The Santa Fe-based band Beirut brought it's indie-pop take on Balkan folk music to the Pageant in St. Louis Sunday, April 9, 2011. Laetitia Sadler opened. Photos by Jason Stoff.
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Laetitia Sadier, opening for Beirut at The Pageant.
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Beirut’s less-handmade tour poster.
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In addition to the usual assortment of CDs, records and T-shirts, Beirut’s merch area featured a wind-up music box.
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Kevin was nice enough to share his winnings with the camera - a signed Beirut tour poster.
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Laetitia Sadier was greeted with intense concentration from fans.
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Beirut attracted fans from far and wide, including this trio from Springfield, Illinois.
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Beirut fans, minutes from the band taking the stage.
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Laetitia Sadier, opening for Beirut at The Pageant.
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Laetitia Sadier, opening for Beirut at The Pageant.
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Laetitia Sadier, opening for Beirut at The Pageant.
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Laetitia Sadier, opening for Beirut at The Pageant.
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Laetitia Sadier, opening for Beirut at The Pageant.
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Laetitia Sadier, opening for Beirut at The Pageant.
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Zach Condon of Beirut, performing at The Pageant
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Beirut performing at The Pageant.
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Beirut performing at The Pageant.
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Beirut performing at The Pageant.
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Beirut performing at The Pageant.
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“You know, about half of my family is from here,” said Beirut's Zach Condon.
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Zach Condon of Beirut, performing at The Pageant.
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