The massive music month started at The Gibson Amphitheatre with The Shins last night, playing in support of the band’s latest release, Port of Morrow.
“This place is huge!” marveled frontman James Mercer to the appreciative crowd that swayed along and danced in the aisles.
The venue swelled with the band’s signature, jangly pop and included favorites from all previous albums. Not surprisingly, the crowd was most enthusiastic for “New Slang,” which was saved until almost the end of the 90 minute set.
Photos by Leslie Kalohi.

SETLIST:
Kissing the Lipless
Caring Is Creepy
Simple Song
Know Your Onion!
Bait and Switch
The Rifle’s Spiral
Pam Berry
Phantom Limb
Saint Simon
It’s Only Life
So Says I
Girl Sailor
Australia
Port of Morrow
New Slang
Sleeping Lessons
Encore:
No Way Down
Sphagnum Esplanade
One by One All Day