Cat Power feat. The Memphis Rhythm Band @ the Fillmore
When Hubby announced that he purchased Cat Power tickets I was somewhat conflicted. On one hand her albums are pretty good, on the other hand, watching her perform live can be a very uncomfortable experience. On my third hand, her latest release The Greatest has a permanent spot in my car door, plus she was touring with a southern style rhythm back-up band, which definitely piqued my interest. Hubby convinced me that with a proper band keeping her in check, there was no way she could get away with acting like a lunatic. He was right. Despite ridiculous off-beat dancing, and some slightly awkward interactions with fans, the show was well worth the thirty-eight fifty. It was almost all about The Greatest, opening with the title track and playing the album mostly through, a couple of transitions with musicians here and there, plus a few stylized cuts from Nude as News and What Would the Community Think.
The Memphis Rhythm band is a legitimate rhythm and blues outfit, complete with jovial back-up singers, a organ/piano player acting as lead, horn section, multiple guitar players, drummer, and don’t forget about the fresh-faced seemingly timid violinist. Together, playing on stage, they gelled. There was even some intimate piano moments where Chan was able to genuinely offer the audience her brand of clever musical expression without stopping or mumbling or acting like a damn fool. Despite the fact that Chan was only partially retarded, it was a good thing that Hubby bought the tickets, Cat Power’s solid performance at the Fillmore offered some much needed professional redemption.
Lolly G.
February 13th, 2007 at 9:59 am
Bush and the Republicans were not protecting us on 9-11, and we aren’t a lot safer now. We may be more afraid due to george bush, but are we safer? Being fearful does not necessarily make one safer. Fear can cause people to hide and cower. What do you think? Why has bush turned our country from a country of hope and prosperity to a country of belligerence and fear.
Are we safer today than we were before?
We have lost friends and influenced no one. No wonder most of the world thinks we suck. Thanks to what george bush has done to our country during the past three years, we do!