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SXSW Review: Duncan Sheik at Central Presbyterian Church
There's something slightly sinister about seeing a rock show in a church--almost like you're doing the wrong thing.
Luckily, though, the act was mellow pop-rocker Duncan Sheik , so the guilt was easier to bear. When his time to begin came around on Thursday (3/17), his sound check wasn't complete, so, as he waited for the kinks to be worked out, standing front and center before an eager congregation, he spoke: "It's very hard for me to resist preaching."
His set was stellar, in large part because the acoustics of the church nave were on his side. His latest album, released in early 2006, "White Limousine," was well represented. "Nothing Fades," "Hey Casanova," "Star-Field on Red Lines" and the title track made up the set list, with a guest song by Chris Garneau, whose recent album, "Music for Tourists," was produced by Sheik. Garneau--with his meek, childlike voice--belted out "Baby's Romance" while gingerly playing the piano.
Sheik then returned to round out the showcase with a rendition of "Touch Me" from the current Broadway musical "Spring Awakening."
