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    Tegan and Sara Show Off 'Sainthood' and Comedic Skills at New York's Town Hall

    • Posted on Oct 31st 2009 12:00PM by Ginny Yang
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    "It's so self-indulgent to play all your new music," Tegan Quin said during her Town Hall performance in New York City Friday night. "But here's the thing: it's not about you."

    She had a point. Tegan and Sara had just released their latest album, 'Sainthood,' on Tuesday and were kicking off a two-night engagement at the prestigious Manhattan venue.

    Dressed in black, the indie rock twins discussed the new effort (named after a Leonard Cohen lyric) and cheerfully bantered about topics ranging from texts messages from their mom to the impending Armageddon.

    From the hard-charging album opener 'Arrow' to the wistful closing tune 'Someday,' the Canadian duo effervescently performed each of the new record's thirteen tracks. Tegan and Sara even managed to slip in some of their previous material, like 'Nineteen,' 'Walking With a Ghost' and 'Where Does the Good Go' during the lengthy showcase. Towards the end of the night, they announced they didn't have time to perform an encore and just had the audience cheer in between songs to simulate the experience of watching one.

    Tegan and Sara not only dazzled the crowd with the breadth of their set, but also the depth of their banter. Discussing their view of New York ("It's the type of place where people get their plaid shirts dry-cleaned"), as well as famous New York institutions ("You Americans are so intense about love and guns," Sara Quin said of seeing Liza Minnelli on Broadway), the musicians playfully engaged the crowd. When an audience member requested a copy of the set list and a photo with the performers because they were from Pakistan, Tegan quipped, "I'm Canadian, what do I get? Oh yeah, free health care."

    But they saved their best material for each other. "I think you're doing stand-up," interjected Tegan, after one of her sister's quirky monologues. "Sara needs someone to talk to and therapy is too expensive." Fortunately, the audience was hanging onto every word, because after all, it was all about the people onstage.

    For more of the duo's music and impeccable comedic timing, check out a recap of last week's Tegan and Sara's Spinner takeover, featuring exclusive video interviews and performances.
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    rachfacedat 11-01-2009

    nice review!


    Setlist 10/30/09 nyc @town hall

    1) The Con
    2) Walking With a Ghost
    3) I Bet it Stung
    4) Speak Slow
    5) Arrow
    6) Don’t rush
    7) Hell
    8) On Directing
    9) Red Belt
    10) The Cure
    11) Northshore
    12) Night Watch
    13) Soil, Soil
    14) Knife Going In
    15) Like Oh, Like H
    16) Nineteen
    17) Where Does the Good Go
    18) Alligator
    19) Paperback Head
    20) The Ocean
    21) Sentimental Tune
    22) Someday
    23) Back in Your Head
    24) Living Room
    25) Call it Off

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    jacenKat 10-31-2009

    i love my girls

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    lizat 10-31-2009

    I was there last night- INCREDIBLE.

    The music was amazing as always, and the banter went above and beyond- the best.

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    Anamat 10-31-2009

    When an audience member requested a copy of the set list and a photo with the performers because he came from Pakistan, Tegan quipped, "I'm Canadian, what do I get? Oh yeah, free health care."



    Its not a he, its a SHE. it's me lol.

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