Note: The headliner had a 3-song photo policy so pics are limited, and the video was shot from the mezzanine with an iPhone. Better than nothing eh?

There's no time to talk about shows – not even the good ones. So let's just get some notes down so we remember the time Lene Lovich played Kansas City.

Reviser opened. If you've never read my thoughts on the act, click the tag down there on the right. I've seen the band many times, and I'll be back for many more. It's darkwave. Live shimmering guitar, live bounding baritone, and tracks that provide haunting synth beds and propulsive percussion Doktor Avalanche-style. Vocals are co-ed now and the better for it. Video projections blanketed the trio, creating bright highlights and dark shadows. On this night it all came together.

Lene Lovich is a grande dame. She came on stage draped in layers of black and sequins with hints of deep red peeking through. She looked her 76 years, moved slowly, and her signature sax only came out for a few numbers, but her spooky solo in "Writing on the Wall" was worth the wait. Most importantly, she still has her vast vocal range and that distinctive warble. She sounded great. On this tour Lovich was backed by a stateside quintet put together by guitarist Jude Rawlins. Together they played fifteen songs that blended the post-punk, new wave, and art rock that set the UK afire fifty years ago. There was bounce throughout the set provided by organ hits, wiggling bass, and jabbing guitar. An excitable backing vocalist bolstered everything. The crowd responded by dancing to "Lucky Number" and singing along to finale "Home." I fell in love with "Angels" all over again.