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Peter, Bjorn and John
Artists: Peter, Bjorn and John
Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden
Venue: Pitchfork party at Emo’s
Pre-show buzz: Buzz band is contender for most gigs booked during SXSW 2007
High point: “Objects of My Affection,” a bouncy tune (with a whistling solo!) on which the boys were joined by a guest bongoist; the tune inspired more dancing than seen at most SXSW day parties.
Low point: After announcing (maybe presumptuously, but in good faith) “Thanks, we have one more song for you,” the soundman politely but firmly declared that they did not.
Afterthoughts: It was astounding to see lines down the block trying to get into a set by a band that had already played at least a half-dozen sets this week — and to see a band whose energy had yet to flag, whose voices weren’t hoarse, and who were only barely (making a joke while introducing “Start to Melt”) bothered by lugging that gear around so much in the Texas heat.
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