We don’t envy the Stubb’s sound engineer who has to rig up a barricade of vocal mics for the 23-person deep choruses Sunday night. The Polyphonic Spree are making a stop here on the tour for their brand new album, The Fragile Army, to fill the Texas night air with their swelling symphony of harmony. They’ll be spreading their well-wishing and thoughtful choral movement from coast to coast by way of triumphant voices and instruments ranging from trumpet to theremin, all while clad in identical black combat uniforms. Come and join an ocean of fans pulsing, all lending their voices to the message of hope that is The Spree.

And who knows, if you play your cards right and significantly woo musical director and lead vocalist Tim DeLaughter, you may become number 24. After all, who doesn’t dream of leaving town with a musical troupe?

Opening is Mormon-raised chanteuse, Jessica Hoop, with her graceful tunes fostered by a musical family. She also happens to have been Tom Waits’ children’s nanny.

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The Polyphonic Spree w/Jessica Hoop
Sunday, June 24
Stubb's [map]
7pm doors, Outdoor stage, $18
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