Bauhaus: 19 May 2022, Seattle

Last night, Seattle - Bauhaus in concert at the majestic, opulent Paramount Theater in downtown Seattle.

 

Soriah was the opening act. We missed most of their set because we were in the merch line for quite awhile, but what we witnessed was incredibly powerful, setting the vibe for the rest of the evening.

The Paramount is one of the most ornate venues I've ever seen. Perfect setting. The scent of clove cigarettes, patchouli, weed, and booze hung in the hazy air. Literally perfect.

 

Then the house lights went down and the stage lights flashed on. Strobe lights and fog machine. Then the music began and it felt like a sacred ritual had begun. The gods were summoned.

 

 

 

SET LIST:

1. Rosegarden Funeral of Sores (John Cale cover)
2. Double Dare
3. In the Flat Field
4. A God in an Alcove
5. In Fear of Fear
6. Spy in the Cab
7. She's in Parties
8. Kick in the Eye
9. Bela Lugosi's Dead
10. Silent Hedges
11. The Passion of Lovers
12. Stigmata Martyr
13. Dark Entries

Encore:

1. Sister Midnight (Iggy Pop cover)
2. Telegram Sam (T. Rex cover)
3. Ziggy Stardust (David Bowie cover) (!!!!)

 

Bonus content:
Beautiful details throughout this golden palace. It was a evening of wonder. Total experience. 

View from the merch line - which went all the way up to the second floor and wrapped around. Worth it.