Oct 29 2007

Joanna in Austin: Thoughts AFTER The Show

Category: Uncategorized — dryvetyme @ 07:59

Well, suffice to say — that was one of the best shows I have ever had the opportunity to attend. Ms. Newsom OWNED the stage. I’ve never seen 400+ hipsters & indie rock snobs sit spellbound for 2+ hours for anything. From her passionate, invigorating harp technique to the way in which the Austin Symphony Orchestra brought the music of Ys to life, this was simply a masterful performance & I’m lucky enough to have been present for the event. I am in the process of writing up a more formal review, yet I’m not quite sure where it will be appearing. So, keep checking back for the link to my fully-formed thoughts on the night.

SET LIST:
“Emily”
“Monkey & Bear”
“Sawdust & Diamonds”
“Only Skin”
“Cosmia”

INTERMISSION

“Bridges & Balloons”
“The Book of Right-On”
“Inflammatory Writ”
“Colleen”
“Peach, Plum, Pear”
“Clam, Crab, Cockle, Cowrie”
Untitled New Song

ENCORE

“Milk-Eyed Mender”

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