The Adrian Belew Power Trio stopped at the Cat's Cradle last weekend, and we went to see them, as we always do. And he was good, as he always is. It was the usual blend of mind-bending instrumental math rock and poppy Beatlesque numbers, including an actual Beatles' song ("Free As A Bird"), a bit of David Bowie's "Boys Keep Swinging" (on which Belew originally played) and several King Crimson classics.

He was notably more active and lively this time around. Last time he was here, he spent a lot of time on his very fancy bouncy stool. Regardless, he always seems so dang happy to be playing - like he's constantly surprised that he just made his guitar do that!

Our view of Belew was partially obscured by people. But we got a good view of bassist Julie Slick doing her stuff. And she's fantastic at it.

So, a good time.