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Photos by Natalie Kardos

She & Him weren't the only ones putting the pop in Noise Pop this past weekend. John Darnielle and his Mountain Goats also swept through the San Francisco fest, playing no fewer than three sold out shows at three different venues, the second of which went down Saturday night at the Independent.

Wearing his Heretic Pride on his sleeve, Darnielle of course entertained the captive crowd in winning fashion. And really, would we expect anything less?

The Goats head to Hollywood tomorrow night, shoot back East later this month, and heed the call of the Land Down Under in April. And don't forget: Darnielle's book about Black Sabbath's Master of Reality is out April 15.

THE MOUNTAIN GOATS












G.O.A.T.:

03-04 West Hollywood, CA - Troubadour *
03-05 West Hollywood, CA - Troubadour *
03-13 Northampton, MA - Pearl Street #
03-14 Boston, MA - Museum of Fine Arts #
03-15 Cambridge, MA - Middle East #
03-18 New York, NY - Webster Hall #
03-19 Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg #
03-20 Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church #
03-22 Washington, DC - The Black Cat #
04-05 Perth, Australia - The Rousemount
04-06 Adelaide, Australia - Fowlers Live
04-08 Melbourne, Australia - Billboard
04-09 Hobart, Australia - The Republic Bar
04-11 Newcastle, Australia - The Cambridge
04-12 Sydney, Australia - Manning Bar
04-15 Brisbane, Australia - The Zoo
04-17 Sunshine Coast, Australia - Lake Kawana Community Centre

* with Jeffrey Lewis & the Jitters
# with the Moaners