On Leap Day, The Lady Doc and I caught a beautiful performance by Cat Power at The Wiltern. We cozied up in some excellent Loge seats just as the opener finished. Awhile later, The Dirty Delta Blues Band took the stage and proceeded to warm up the crowd with their easy, fluid chops. As good as they were, everyone was obviously awaiting Chan Marshall's first appearance. Thankfully, a glowing chanteuse entered stage left and immediately got down to business. Marshall treated us to a polished, golden-throated selection from her catalog, lulling the crowd into a serene state of consciousness. What I love about Marshall is how she forgoes the convention of most female vocalists who constantly belt it out. Instead, Marshall relies on subtle beauty and restraint, and she does so to perfect effect.Check out her recent appearance on Morning Becomes Eclectic. And, for related work, do pick up SSM's highly-recommended You Follow Me, by Nina Nastasia and Jim White, who happens to be the drummer for The Dirty Delta Blues Band.
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