Thao Nguyen blew the top off of the shed stage at Waterloo Park, dancing about in her cute blue dress and boots. She was one more ray of sunshine on a completely glorious sun-shiny day for the Mess With Texas party. Playing with only a couple of gents, rather than the full lineup of the Get Down Stay Down, Thao played raucous, noodly guitar and sang with a whimsical tone and core to her sound. Featuring an active bass line and Rusted Root-type short vocal phrases, Thao got a hot mess of a SXSW crowd dancing around to her happy melodies. She has a knack for stringing just a few words together at a time, never broadcasting what her lyric will turn out to be. This coyness of character is devastatingly appealing, leaving us thunderstruck on the lawn.
Thao was incredibly gracious, thanking everyone for coming out to spend a little time with her and her boys. Then, noting that she needed to tape her dress up a little bit to keep it from tearing or falling off or unraveling (I missed which, precisely), she said that she’d distract us with some beat boxing. And MAN can she tear it up. Her mouth and throat managed to give off multi-instrumental sounds, playing around rhythmically as well as tonally. Her set was perfect outdoor music, and gave us a great opportunity to get a little grooving done.
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i saw them open for the Cave Singers, not very original, the crowd was not into it either, frankly i think they suck
by rigamarole on Tue Mar 16, 2010 at 11.30 am from the entry: The Dutchess & The Duke Tour Dates, Y'all
hey u gotta give yoko credit for winning that many gold medals, for a woman her age to compete in a sport like speed skating is nothing short of amazing! go yoko!
by rockmonovich on Tue Mar 16, 2010 at 11.25 am from the entry: Is Kate Moss the next Yoko?
Great post.really he has the ability that he can do anything possible.Thanks
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by SCHUYLKILL COUNTY CEMETERY on Tue Mar 16, 2010 at 03.56 am from the entry: Jim Morrison's Ghost Pic
Oh I see. I was wondering if you were talking about the picture. Really glad you liked it. Have you checked her out yet?
by Colin on Sun Mar 14, 2010 at 02.29 pm from the entry: Interview - Kelli Schaefer (Portland, OR; Winter, 2010)
yes! The interview is great, and the photo shows off the glow
by Ian on Sun Mar 14, 2010 at 01.29 pm from the entry: Interview - Kelli Schaefer (Portland, OR; Winter, 2010)
Great post! Really digging the new record a lot. The Rainwater LP has some gorgeous moments - definitely recommend checking it out. There are 3 of the new songs up on the myspace page: myspace.com/citizencope
by MattKlomp on Sun Mar 14, 2010 at 03.16 am from the entry: Citizen Cope - Paradise Theater (Boston, MA; Feb. 27, 2010 )
haha is that a compliment?
by colin on Sat Mar 13, 2010 at 06.49 pm from the entry: Interview - Kelli Schaefer (Portland, OR; Winter, 2010)
