by Rebecca Gayle
This year’s Halloween weekend festivities kicked off with spirit and pizzazz, with Janelle Monáe and Of Montreal playing an unforgettable show at one of San Francisco’s most classic venues, the Warfield.
With Janelle Monáe opening, sauntering down the packed space of the Warfield slightly late for the evening’s opener – a tardiness that is often forgivable or even preferred, depending on the event and the concertgoer – only served as a disservice to the listener, as Monáe’s soulful pipes and theatrical performance provided an opening show that could not be missed. Even before hearing Monáe’s beautiful voice, the claustrophobic, audience-filled bowels of the Warfield spoke of her absolute talent and command over both her performance and the audience’s attention.
