Polyphonic Spree with Gomez

When the Polyphonic Spree named its latest disc Together We’re Heavy, they weren’t kidding—there are twenty-nine people in the band. Risen from the ashes of Dallas psychedelic-grunge group Tripping Daisy, the greatly expanded ensemble now takes the stage decked out in robes like they’re headed for a river baptism, whipping up a heady cross between the Flaming Lips, Abbey Road-era Beatles, and Godspell. As with PS’s previous work, Heavy—especially “Hold Me Now” and “Two Thousand Places”—is stunningly and unironically uplifting—though if you’re not in the right mood it’ll feel like being trapped in an elevator with Up With People. They’re co-headlining this tour with British combo Gomez, who unfortunately don’t bedazzle us the way their blues and retro-pop influences ought to.