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It is quite jarring when one first sees Kimya Dawson. The angelic voice behind the soundtrack for the hit movie Juno, is actually a large, awkward woman with a massive multi-colored afro wearing what appeared to be a neon potato sack. However, once the image in your head dissipates, you actually prefer the real Kimya - as she exudes coolness not seen since Janis Joplin bounded a stage. At her concert in New York on Sunday at Webster Hall, she mesmerized the crowd with her musical poetry and lightening fast lyrics.
The only drawback was this small group of loudmouth frat girls that probably had too many shots and must have wandered in thinking they were at a Britney Spears concert. Finally, Dawson - who is sweeter than a sugar spoon and sings about love - had to tell these girls to "put a sock in it." I'm sure even Gandhi would have beaten them with a stick.
Dawson was supremely talented and born to perform. The Queen of modern folk music owned the stage. She is so damn good that she made her B-sides as enjoyable as her hits, such as "Loose Lips" and "I Like Giants". Don't miss Dawson while she is still on tour.
The opening act was a French band, L'Orchidee D'Hawai. The lead singer had a powerful and pleasant voice - but the insanely entertaining drummer is the real star of this band.
Perhaps, the most spectacular performer of all, however, was Angelo Spencer - the second act. He not only sang, but played guitar and drums at the same time with superstar flare. If you enjoy alternative/college rock, you won't want to miss Spencer. His tune, "Cousteau" will give you a crack-like rush that you haven't had since the early days of Nirvana. Seriously, put this guy on your radar and see him perform up close, before he is booked in stadiums and you'll need binoculars.
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