Thom Yorke Echoplex Orpheum

Thom Yorke put on some really great shows in LA earlier this month. First, a surprise rehearsal set at the Echoplex on 10/2/09, followed by back-to-back shows at the Orpheum Theatre.

Above is a video I took of "The Hollow Earth" at the Echoplex. The show started with an Eraser set with the whole band of Yorke, Flea, Nigel Godrich, Joey Waronker and Mauro Refosco. Then Yorke did a few new songs on his own and then the band came back for a few more. It was a jam-packed, sweaty show. The vibe was super cool. I never would have guessed I'd see Flea play with Thom Yorke. Great band. Zack de la Rocha, Daft Punk and Rick Rubin were in the joint.

Thom Yorke Echoplex Set List 10/2/09:

the eraser
analyse
the clock
black swan
skip divided
atoms for peace
and it rained all night
harrowdown hill
cymbal rush

open the floodgates
lotus flower
skirting on the surface
judge, jury, executioner

paperbag writer
the hollow earth
feeling pulled apart by horses

The Orpheum show was also great with the larger stage and light show. Thom Yorke said he's planning to get the band back together next year for another run of shows...