The talented Molly Bauer went to the Of Montreal last night and took some sweet photos for the Stranger! Below are her photos and a few observations from the night.

• Molly Bauer

Of Montreal's show at Vera last night was excellent: infinitely more energetic and entertaining than opener Wild Moccasins. I thoroughly enjoyed their set list, even though I own none of their recent albums, and didn't actually recognize any of the songs. (I am now convinced I need to purchase everything I don't have).

• Molly Bauer

Of Montreal had a nice flow between upbeat, funky dance songs to more relaxed, melodic pieces that sound as though they could be contemporaries of David Bowie's early work (I'm thinking of Hunky Dory era Bowie) Having never seen them live before, their psychedelic theatrics reminded me of a Flaming Lips concert (which I am using as a huge compliment). At one point Barnes road into the crowd atop a man-powered Cerberus—one of the most captivating parts of the show.

More photos after the jump!

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ME TOO!!! Someone send me one of these! Or I guess I can just make one out of cardboard or a towel, but it wouldn't look as fucking ridiculous pro.

Regarding Sub Pop's Silver Jubilee (Megan posted the partial lineup this morning), here's a message from the elder statesmen of Sub Pop, filmed in beautiful, beautiful Georgetown.

WHAM!'s "Last Christmas" video gives us George Michael at his personal best in the hair department—2:22 if you need proof.

• "Self check your head (of lettuce)."

Last night, the scene at the Ballard Fred Meyer was wild. There were so many things to buy, many at unbelievably low prices. I spotted this friendly guy in the back of the store and explained that I'd like to take his picture and then create a list of jokes about the Beastie Boys and grocery stores. What are good jokes about the Beastie Boys and grocery stores?

"Listen all y'all its a steak-kebab." - Pat Jandro

"You gotta fight for your right to party supplies!" - Austin Hall

"You gotta fight for your right to Parkay!" - Greg Franklin

"Produce clerk: Oh, you're looking for the kale? It's on the upper shelf to the left, just after you PASS THE MICrogreens." - Dashel Schueler

"Self Check Out Your Head." - M.l. Birdsall

"Why were the Beastie Boys excited about the lottery ticket giveaway at Fred Meyer?
Because they heard it was free to bet." - Levi Fuller

"What did the guy at the deli counter say to the customer? So Whatcha want?" - Derek Erdman

"Went to the store for the five piece chicken dinner, left with a bottle of Blue Nun instead." - Andrew Robbins

"Fred Meyer is too big - department store and grocery store in one? I prefer Paul's Boutique." - Dashel Schueler

"What did Ad Rock tell his dad after he bought liquor at Fred Meyer for the first time? 'Shake your rum, Pa!'" - Levi Fuller

"Hey Beastie Boys, what do you need to buy at Fred Meyer? We just need three items then we're on the go: Glad Wrap, meat snack, oregano." - Jeff Kirby

"Licensed to grill." - Emily Nokes

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I'll admit to not being a fan of Sublime and not knowing much at all about their music. This friendly chap in a Sublime shirt agreed to let me take his picture at the U-District Petco when I told him that I like to take photos of people in band shirts at businesses and then make jokes that relate the band and the business (see here and here).

• 40 oz. of bedding to freedom.

He and his friend both seemed a little confused, which is understandable. Regardless, here's the official Sublime pet store joke list:

"What did the customer reply when asked what kind of animal food he was shopping for? An iguana, is what I got."

"Why was the Rasta parrot owner denied a Petco credit card? Because Petco knows that Jah Won't Pay the Bills."

"Why did Bradley Nowell come back from the dead to go to Petco? Because Lou Dog was hungry, duh!"

Are there more Sublime pet shop jokes? There must be more.