Feist

Currently, I am snickering to Born Yesterday. Damn clever for a dumb broad. The original Legally Blonde. I love me some Judy Holliday.

Last night, the MAs took a field trip to get some lively culture. Dinner and milkshaky drinks then a concert at MemAud. Of course, musictoday tried to screw me. I thought I had bought the tickets back in February, but apparently it didn't go through. Fortunately, we were able to buy tickets at the door. The opener was pretty lame. I suspect his entire lack of stage presence was part of his shtick. However, it was totally worth it for Feist. Whimsical, entertaining, talented. Not a dance around and scream concert. But given that the lead singer was losing her voice, it was good that it was more of a sit down and enjoy the quiet charm. I was really impressed at how multi-talented the musicians were. So many different, interesting instruments - bells, Irish drum, different horns, etc. And there were 2 visual artists upstage playing shadow games on an overhead projector. Lots of nature imagery. Little girl with lots of presence.

How fun to hear and see something so beautiful structured that is so playful. Reminds me of Devon Sproule with more toys. I think it will make great driving music.