Fun show tonight at First Avenue, as my friend Terry and I went to see Mike Doughty (formerly of Soul Coughing fame). The very interesting Moon Hooch opened (loved the sound of the huge bass clarinet thing).

Doughty and his Band Fantastic were recording the show for eventual release, but they suffered through several technical and performance issues as the night progressed. Thankfully sound quality wasn’t an issue most of the time at this show (unlike the Paul Simon concert I saw there last). We had a great spot directly behind the soundboard, so that probably helped too.

To the disappointment of some in the crowd, Mr. Doughty said he had buried the old Soul Coughing songs and wouldn’t be playing any of them (but said you can still keep them on your iPod). He actively encouraged people all night to steal his new album Yes and Also Yes online, saying he just wants people to listen to it.

I didn’t get a set list photo, so I’ll have to watch to see if anyone posts one and update this entry later (I counted roughly 19 songs in all). A few of our favorites included Na Na Nothing and Rational Man from the new album, Busting Up A Starbucks, Looking at the World from the Bottom of a Well and Tremendous Brunettes from Haughty Melodic and 27 Jennifers from Rockity Roll.