Extroversion in Action

So, nervous as I am, and despite having not been on stage in a number of years, I have a gig tonight.

Once, in another life, I was a jazz singer. Apparently, I still am. So tonight, I go before the chilled citizens of my fair city of Asheville, the liberal oasis in the midst of the bible belt, and belt out the tunes from the 20s and 30s—the magical era of torch songs and jazz standards—and a few from recent history, as well. (Thank you Norah Jones, for not sucking.)

So if you're in the mood for lobster, jazz, and a negative wind chill, come join me. I'll be taking shots of Patron afterwards.

Cheers,

Boo

Ear Candy: Cat Power

This woman sings my life.

Cat Power's Lived in Bars





And an interview with her about her alcoholism, etc. Very candid.

Ear Candy: Roisin Murphy

Sometimes you just need a crazy hat, long gloves, a good beat, and the robot dance.

A somewhat Early Madonna-esque mix of Roisin Murphy's: Let Me Know.

Ear Candy: Rasputina

We went to see Rasputina last night, and what an amazing show! My Brightest Diamond opened, and also so effing amazing! It is such a pleasure to hear incredibly layered, dark, rich music from women not afraid to be smart, witty, and talented.

First, My Brightest Diamond:





That woman has a fantastic voice.

Next, Rasputina:





I wanna have sex with Melora. Not even kidding. I've told my husband this already; he seemed cool with it.

Ear Candy: Roads

I'm in a "Roads" mood.

This is still, after more than 12 years, my favorite song. Even now, when I'm listening to my iTunes and I hear the first couple of bars, I get goosebumps. I don't know why this song hits me so powerfully, but damn it hits home. It could easily be the anthem for my life.

Portishead, and Beth, completely rock my world. If you want to come over to my house for a jam session, this is almost always on the set list.

Here it is, set to scenes from "Equilibrium".



TK, can you tell me why you like that movie? I tried to like it, but just couldn't do it.

Ear Candy

I'm a devoted Bebel Gilberto fan; if you haven't heard her, you should. Think new bossa nova. Think Brazilian. Think the epitome of sexycool. Here's the title track from her latest album, Momento.