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Saturday, January 3, 2015

Live Review: A Psychedelic NYE with The Flaming Lips at The Warfield

Posted By on Sat, Jan 3, 2015 at 2:04 AM

CHRISTOPHER VICTORIO
  • Christopher Victorio
The Flaming Lips
Phantogram
Foxygen
Dec. 31, 2014
The Warfield


There are few live music experiences that can rival that of The Flaming Lips. The band, led by eccentric frontman Wayne Coyne, have never been shy on theatrics, and New Year’s Eve at The Warfield was the most extravagant, comprehensive, and trippy party in San Francisco.

Early arrivers were treated to an opening set from retro-rockers Foxygen, followed by a stunning performance from the electro-rock band Phantogram. Singer Sarah Barthel came out wearing a sensual half-silver/half-see-thru striped leotard under a sequined jacket as the band began with “Nothing But Trouble,” the opening song off of 2014’s Voices.

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