Norwegian songstress Ane Brun was approaching the end of her North American tour when she stopped at the Crocodile Café last week. “Don’t Leave,” from Ane’s recent double album Songs 2003-2013 was featured in the American Cancer Society’s Super Bowl 2014 commercial. Ane was accompanied by Linnea Olsson on cello, who also opened the show.
Ane Brun
Linnea Olsson
The as always low-keyed, but thoroughly entertaining, Maria Taylor made a stop at Barboza during the first leg of her 2014 tour. She started on drums while playing a few songs from her new album, Something About Knowing, then switched to guitar and occasionally piano for the remainder of the set. Maria had 3 other members in her band which included brother Macey Taylor on bass. They concluded their set with a rocking version of “Xanax” from her first album, 2005’s 11:11.
Maria Taylor – all photos by Kirk Stauffer
Australia’s Jagwar Ma put on one of my very favorite shows last year when they headlined the Neptune. Their album, Howlin’, took over my summer; I think I can nearly dream in that album. I’m currently enjoying their video for “Uncertainty,” with its starry skies and desert landscape.
Jagwar Ma
The distinctive Maximo Park is back with their first self-produced album, Too Much Information. I’m looking forward to seeing this quartet again when they play the Crocodile on May 12th! Enjoy the video for “Brain Cells,” featuring the kind of dancing you just might do while all alone. Maybe?
Chvrches, the electropop band from Scotland, played to an all ages sold-out show at the Showbox at the Market on September 6th, 2013. They toured the US in support of their album, Bones of What You Believe, which was released in September 2013.
Chvrches – all photos by Kirk Stauffer
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu kicked off her North American tour with a sold-out show at Showbox at the Market last week. The 21-year-old Queen of J-Pop – often referred to as Japan’s Lady Gaga – was supported by four dancers and an assortment of whimsical stage props at the all-ages show. The audience adored her!
