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01 August 2008 @ 01:14 pm
The other concert  
Yeah, this wasn't one of Vanessa's better concerts and I cite three reasons for this:

1) She was the second act in a 3-artist bill and technically still an opener
2) The majority of the crowd wasn't there for her so I was surrounded by non-fans
3) Her set was very short

Here's the setlist:

1. White Houses
2. Hands On Me
3. A Thousand Miles
4. Who's To Say
5. Half a Week Before the Winter
6. Heroes & Thieves
7. Nolita Fairytale
8. Home
9. More Than This

Home was the highlight of the night because I was finally able to hear that incredible outro in person. Hearing it gave me goosebumps. Who's To Say was another favorite, as it always is. Half a Week was a nice surprise. The first opener (Alexa Wilkinson) came out and played the trumpet, that was cool. Vanessa had a violinist and a guitarist with her and later an upright bass player and a guy beating on "drums" came out during Nolita.

She was wearing this sparkly top and a very short skirt. I don't understand why anyone would wear something that short knowing that the people close to the stage will get a bird's eye view of that. I will say that she has long great legs.

Alexa was okay, her music's pretty similar to a lot of up-and-coming female singer/songwriters right now. Her studio stuff is better compared to the live stuff because she didn't have a drummer with her. A drummer really makes a big difference, imo, if you want to gain new fans but I digress. I didn't bother staying for Joshua Radin (the headliner...has anyone actually heard of this guy's music before? How is he more famous/successful than Vanessa?) because I find his music to be mellow and boring (sorry if you're a fan).

I didn't bother taking pictures because I didn't have a good view of Vanessa. Bring on the headlining tour (please)!
 
 
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randriantastic: Gwyneth[info]randriantastic on August 1st, 2008 11:35 pm (UTC)
LOL, I think my friend Simon loved Joshua Radin a few years ago.

What the hell is going on with Vanessa? I thought her new label was supportive, blah blah blah. Did she say anything about what she's working on?
An optimistic cynic[info]unicorn23 on August 2nd, 2008 04:15 pm (UTC)
He's known over there?

Urgh, I don't know what's going on with her, label-wise. It just doesn't seem like there's any kind of promotion going on and it's disappointing because Irv was so enthusiastic about signing her. She didn't really talk much during the concert, since it seemed like she was rushing to be on schedule. I read that she's going to take some time off and go on vacation somewhere after this tour to clear her mind.
randriantastic: rufus[info]randriantastic on August 2nd, 2008 11:00 pm (UTC)
I think his music was on Scrubs, or something.

Hmm, bleak.
young girl in her bare feet: sally - skipping rope[info]isabelquinn on August 2nd, 2008 12:52 am (UTC)
this wasn't one of Vanessa's better concerts

oh char :p "my wallet's too small for my 50s and my diamond shoes are too tight!" ;)
An optimistic cynic[info]unicorn23 on August 2nd, 2008 04:32 pm (UTC)
Lol! I know, I knooooow. But I've been spoiled when it comes to her and can't go back to her doing short sets. ;)
heidicapriati[info]heidicapriati on August 6th, 2008 06:59 pm (UTC)
Late reply, sorry! :P

I can't believe that Vanessa wasn't headlining! I've not heard of that guy, pah to him. :p At least you still got to see Vanessa though, I'd do anything just for that. ;)

Pity about the short set but yay for More Than This. :p
An optimistic cynic[info]unicorn23 on August 6th, 2008 10:39 pm (UTC)
Better late than never, I always say. ;)

Lol, I know. Kristen was right, I shouldn't complain. Have you seen her live yet?

That's Vanessa's favorite song to perform, she said how it always puts things in perspective for her.
heidicapriati[info]heidicapriati on August 9th, 2008 08:44 am (UTC)
Yeah it was Valentine's Day 2003 that I seen her in Edinburgh. :p Like Missy though, so long ago. :p

It's such an awesome song! I was listening to it yesterday on my iPod. Definitely my current favourite from the album. ;)
An optimistic cynic: angie harmon - smile[info]unicorn23 on August 9th, 2008 02:56 pm (UTC)
Aww, must have been a good birthday present, huh? ;) It's going to be tough getting Vanessa to do a European tour though. Seems like there's no plan at all for her to tour overseas, sorry. :(

I'm kinda sick of the album now... ;)