Conor Oberst performed to a packed house at The Showbox. Photo by Kyu Han
Fans lined up around the block in anticipation of Conor Oberst’s performance at the Showbox Tuesday night. Jonathan Wilson, who in addition to producing Oberst’s recent work also plays guitar in his band, started out the night. Wilson’s soft blues rock draws deeply from southern rock, with slide guitar and electric organ accentuated by ripping pentatonic riffs.Conor Oberst, made famous by his solo project Bright Eyes, has gained a near cult-like following during his prolific career and this time around has been touring as a solo act. At this most recent stop in Seattle, Oberst played cuts from his entire repertoire, including songs released as Bright Eyes to tunes written with his other project Monsters of Folk. The Showbox was packed for the performance, with fans screaming messages of adoration to the rocker between songs. Check out our favorite moments in the slideshow.
Keyboardist Nathaniel Walcott of Conor Oberst’s band performs for a packed house.
Conor Oberst performed for a packed Showbox on Tuesday night.
Conor Oberst performed for a packed Showbox on Tuesday night.
Conor Oberst performed for a packed Showbox on Tuesday night.
Conor Oberst performed for a packed Showbox on Tuesday night.
Conor Oberst’s bassist Mike Williams performs for a packed Showbox.
Conor Oberst performed for a packed Showbox on Tuesday night.
Conor Oberst performed for a packed Showbox on Tuesday night.
The line for entry to the show wrapped around the block.
Jonathan Wilson, who also plays guitar for Conor Oberst’s band, was the opener at the Showbox on Tuesday night.
Guitarist Omar Velasco performed with Jonathan Wilson’s band, who opened on Tuesday night for Conor Oberst.
Jonathan Wilson, who also plays guitar for Conor Oberst’s band, was the opener at the Showbox on Tuesday night.
Dan Horne, Jonathan Wilson’s bassist, also plays pedal steel for Conor Oberst.
Jonathan Wilson, who also plays guitar for Conor Oberst’s band, was the opener at the Showbox on Tuesday night.
Guitarist Omar Velasco performed with Jonathan Wilson’s band, who opened on Tuesday night for Conor Oberst.
Jonathan Wilson, who also plays guitar for Conor Oberst’s band, was the opener at the Showbox on Tuesday night.
Guitarist Omar Velasco performed with Jonathan Wilson’s band, who opened on Tuesday night for Conor Oberst.
The Showbox marquee.
