In the wake of Elliott Smith's death on October 21 2003 (see Christina's post, below), a hastily thrown-together tribute show happened at the Henry Fonda Theater featuring a few big names from LA. As it's been three years now since I got the crushing instant messages with news of his suicide, I figure: What better time than now to post a few bootlegs of that show. Neither Rilo Kiley nor Beck turn in their finest performances here; they are clearly staggering under the weight of grief. But these short sets show what a tremendous impact Smith had on his friends and fans in the Los Angeles music community. Enjoy.

Download:
Rilo Kiley – Elliott Smith Tribute (Live 11.3.03)

• I Didn't Understand
• The Biggest Lie
• Hail to Whatever…
• It Just Is

Beck – Elliott Smith Tribute (Live 11.3.03)

• Big Nothing
• Alameda
• Clementine

Also, fans of photography and Elliott may enjoy LA photog Autumn de Wilde's portfolio pictures of him. (Pst, she did the cover of Figure 8.)

-Greg