Spoon and Longwave Rock the Hatch Shell

Bostonist enjoyed a flawless August evening of free indie rock tunes at the DCR Memorial Hatch Shell last night. At the latest installment of the FNX Radio Summer Concert Series, newcomers Longwave took the stage at 6 p.m. followed by our favored indie darlings, Spoon. Spoon played the crowd a pleasing set with selections from their 2002 release "Kill the Moonlight" and their recent 2005 success "Gimme Fiction." Perhaps the only downer at this completely free concert was the two rows of fencing and nearly 100 ft. separating Longwave and Spoon from their adoring Bostonist. Handsome Spoon frontman Britt Daniel acknowledged the distance, asking, “What’s up with that?” Yet even high security measures couldn’t contain the Boston hipster spirit, as heads bobbed and feet tapped to “The Way We Get By”, “I Turn My Camera On” and “Sister Jack."

Following the show, FNX invited those of age concert-goers to an after party at The Grand Canal. Laid back and unassuming Spoon bassist, Joshua Zarbo, made rounds to talk with fans while enjoying a few libations. Bostonist must ask, what could be better than a free show followed by drinks with a band member?

If you missed last night’s concert, check out Longwave opening up for the Doves at Avalon Ballroom on September 12. Tickets are $14. Spoon returns home to Austin, Texas in late September for the Austin City Limits Festival before embarking on their European Tour.

Contributed by Mary Tomer