So I've been really crap about posting for the last week, but it's been kinda busy. Must mention going to see Amanda (fucking) Palmer at the TLA in Philadelphia. I feel a bit of a slacker, never having gone to any of the Dresden Dolls shows... can I site budgetary restrictions and get away with that excuse?
We got there a bit late, because Rob insisted they'd never open the doors before 9PM. They did, and therefore we only managed to see the last two songs from Vermillion Lies. Two sisters, cabaret style - think slide whistles and accordions. They seemed cute and fun - wish we'd seen more!
Next up was The Builders and the Butchers, who Rob described as a "scaled back Arcade Fire." I thought the did a really great live show, enjoyed every last bit of it. Definitely adding to the playlist.
It was nice to see that the crowd really appreciated both of these bands, there's nothing worse than a surly audience waiting for the main act. (Have I been to too many punk shows?)
Amanda didn't make us wait long (yay!). Appearing with her was an Australian theatrical troupe, The Danger Ensemble. The intro was a recorded message from the always lovely Neil Gaiman, who did a bit of a eulogy. So there's a photo book they're doing together to go along with the album... but it won't be out 'til early next year (giving my wallet time to recover from the holidays).
The set consisted of mostly songs from "Who killed Amanda Palmer." There were a few Dresden Dolls songs thrown in for good measure (yay for "Coin Operated Boy"). Not to mention a very funny lip sync by all to Rihanna's "Under My Umbrella," and an audience sing along to a BonJovi tune... don't ask me which one, I'm not from Jersey!
I think it was 1AM by the time things wrapped up, so the $20 ticket price was well invested. Some day I'll remember to take my camera along to these gigs so I can get photo documentation...
Oh well!
