Get Out Sunday: The Polyphonic Spree @ the Showbox

The first time we saw The Polyphonic Spree was as the crazy band whose drummer had heart problems on Scrubs. A symphonic pop outfit formed in 2000 by the surviving members of Nineties power-pop outfit Tripping Daisy, the Polyphonic Spree was modeled after Seventies acts like the Electric Light Orchestra. Their new album The Fragile Army has been getting a lot of buzz with the first single "Running Away," which sounds like a mix of Blondie-meets-Abba. With 24 members including chorus and instrumentalists, we hear their shows are a nutty happening-style affair.

With Jesca Hoop opening.

8pm doors, Sun. 7/15 // The Showbox // $23 adv/$25 dos // 21+