The Smashing Pumpkins 2010-04-17

April 17, 2010 was Record Store Day 2010 in Los Angeles. The first 250 people who pre-ordered the new Songs for a Sailor LP from Amoeba Music were given exclusive access to the concert. The show is notable for its diverse setlist, including the live debut of "Soot and Stars", the first performance of "Tristessa" in 16 years, the first "Stumbleine" in 14 years, and the last "G.L.O.W." for nine years.

It was drummer Mike Byrne's first show with The Smashing Pumpkins (previously he has played with Billy Corgan's side project, Spirits in the Sky). Bassist Ginger Pooley (who left the Pumpkins the previous month) made a guest appearance on "Bullet with Butterfly Wings", and this would be the last time she performed with the band. The song "Tallulah Lu", which also debuted at this show, was written by Corgan as a tribute to Ginger Pooley and a different friend back in Chicago, both of whom recently had given birth to a child named Tallulah.

The Electric Prunes bassist Mark Tulin (who appeared on the Songs for a Sailor EP) was also present, as well as long-time Smashing Pumpkins collaborator Kerry Brown who played congas and tambourine on "Astral Planes", "Cold Gin" tease and "Ava Adore". "Astral Planes" also featured backing vocals from British singer-songwriter Carina Round.

Future bassist Nicole Fiorentino was present in the audience. By this time, she had already been performing with the band at rehearsals, however she hadn't officially joined the band yet.

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