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A Neko Case show at a club like The Casbah wouldn't be that odd if this were, say, ten years ago, when the auburn-haired songstress was just starting out her career.
But in 2009? Forget about it.
In the time since Case released her first album, The Virginian, in 1997, she has become one of the most beloved songwriters in the entire world. Her last record, Fox Confessor Brings The Flood, became a legitimate hit here in the US and she toured the world in support of it. Hell, she even played at open aired amphitheaters with fricken' Willie Nelson.
And, really, that is why it was such an honor to have her play her first show in support of her new album, Middle Cyclone, with us. In honor of the album's release earlier that day, Case and her crack band performed a number of tracks from it, including the wistful sing-along "People Gotta Lot Nerve". Later, she trotted out "I'm An Animal" while also reaching back for "Deep Red Bells," a song she originally recorded for Blacklisted, back in 2000.
That was probably the last time Case actually played a room the size of The Casbah. Or, come to think of it, that was probably the last time she played actually at The Casbah. As Case noted from the stage, she has long history going with the club and, before she got into the night's final number, she thanked both MySpace and the club's owner by name. "Man, we used to play shows here back in 1982," she said to everyone, letting out a sweet smile.
But she wasn't the only one grinning. The 200 fans that had squeezed inside all had a similar looks on their face, as the final notes of the night rang out. This was a truly special Secret Show for us and we want to thank everyone who helped make it happen. So then, big ups to Neko, the folks at Anti, Amy at Beekeeper, Ali at Billions and the entire staff at The Casbah. You guys were awesome.
As for us, we'll see you at the next show.
But in 2009? Forget about it.
In the time since Case released her first album, The Virginian, in 1997, she has become one of the most beloved songwriters in the entire world. Her last record, Fox Confessor Brings The Flood, became a legitimate hit here in the US and she toured the world in support of it. Hell, she even played at open aired amphitheaters with fricken' Willie Nelson.
And, really, that is why it was such an honor to have her play her first show in support of her new album, Middle Cyclone, with us. In honor of the album's release earlier that day, Case and her crack band performed a number of tracks from it, including the wistful sing-along "People Gotta Lot Nerve". Later, she trotted out "I'm An Animal" while also reaching back for "Deep Red Bells," a song she originally recorded for Blacklisted, back in 2000.
That was probably the last time Case actually played a room the size of The Casbah. Or, come to think of it, that was probably the last time she played actually at The Casbah. As Case noted from the stage, she has long history going with the club and, before she got into the night's final number, she thanked both MySpace and the club's owner by name. "Man, we used to play shows here back in 1982," she said to everyone, letting out a sweet smile.
But she wasn't the only one grinning. The 200 fans that had squeezed inside all had a similar looks on their face, as the final notes of the night rang out. This was a truly special Secret Show for us and we want to thank everyone who helped make it happen. So then, big ups to Neko, the folks at Anti, Amy at Beekeeper, Ali at Billions and the entire staff at The Casbah. You guys were awesome.
As for us, we'll see you at the next show.
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