Frightened Rabbit were every bit as good live as could be hoped. “How many four-pieces do you see with three of them wielding Telecasters?” Until they broke out the four-string for set closer Keep Yourself Warm, bassless accusations could be made ; ) I spoke to guitarist Billy Kennedy after the show who was (Scottish vernacular warning!) well chuffed, and he said a return to Toronto in February was likely. Break out your woolies, boys.

Second time seeing Spinto Band, who were exactly as I had remembered them (and as you describe them). Reminiscent of the kind of New-Wavey bands that exploded out of basements in the late 70s, all twitchy and exuberant. Nick Krill was like David Byrne had just stepped out of a time machine set to go back 30 years! A shame about the audience exodus, but as you said, fairly predictable.