out last night

O.k. I know you can't see really see the pants in the photo from last night, I have been resisting taking a real camera to see music, but you'll just have to take my word for it, they were awesome. Black pants with a silver metallic pinstripe, leather pockets and a pleated leather waistband, the boots were dynamite too.

And the music was good, I should say. I wasn't really sure what to expect. I think Charlotte Gainsbourg has always made interesting choices as an actress and I respect her work. She does not have a large voice as a singer, and that was distracting on a few of the songs. I have been to other shows at the wonder ballroom where I thought the lead vocal was mixed a little low, so I don't know if that was part of the problem? In addition to the material from her current album, she played a couple of her father's songs, a Jarvis Cocker/Air song that I liked, and a Bob Dylan cover that I wasn't crazy about. Overall, worth the money.

The Wonder Ballroom is a great size for me, I think one reason I like it so much is because it reminds me of the town hall where I grew up. I practically expect to be able to go downstairs to the lady's aid society rummage sale in the basement. I finally got to see the balcony, it has been closed during the other shows I've seen there. I'm happy to report it is a good one. I used to be nearly unable to go to see live music, some kind of claustrophobia, so one reason I'm so keen on balconies is because I think the ability to see over the crowd instead of being caught in it calms me down. Also, there is usually beer there.