Neko Case
Even though yesterday was our decreed bed-in day, we ventured out to see Neko Case at the Republic. Listening to her sing, adjectives like ethereal, other worldly, rich, lush all vie as descriptors, let’s just say you should experience this singer/songwriter live because she is nothing short of fabulous. The musicians who accompanied her were equal to her talent. We were in thick with the crowd and my eyes started sweating since it was so hot in the Republic, but when we stepped to the side to get a hint of a/c we lost touch with the band. We left early unfortunately because there was no getting back to our original post. Would love to see her again at One Eyed Jack’s, Tips, or even House of Blues, but the Republic and it’s Jailhouse Rock set up left a lot to be desired the least of which was air.
On a side note, her beautiful red hair made me miss my own, and that’s not because the bartender at Buffa’s the other night asked T if I was her twin. Good lord.
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Love Neko Case. She used to live where I live now. I think she wrote the new album here. It’s a fabulous album to listen too while writing. Favorite songs are Don’t Forget Me, Never Turn Your Back on Mother Earth and I’m an Animal. Itunes classifies her music as country, but I disagree. What would you call it? Have a Happy T-day.
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Definitely not Country if she was near that genre I would say Folk, but I see her much more like Alternative Rock actually. Or let’s just see undefinable but beautiful. I haven’t listened to the new album yet but must say live she blew me away far more than listening to her on Ipod which I do enjoy – it’s almost as if you can’t get the voice to ear like live does and her voice is pure heaven. Happy T day to you as well.