Best. Decision. Ever. Well, ok, maybe not on par with investing in Microsoft in 1986, but a damn good one all the same. Imagine if Adele had a baby with Little Richard, and they gave it to The Shangri-Las to raise in Australia. A potent blend of R&B, soul, and 50s rock, they not only sound fantastic, they also put on an amazing show.
Coordinated dance moves, slick costumes, and not a beat or note out of place. As great as the backing band and singers are, Clairy is undoubtedly the star of the show. Not only is her voice amazing, she's an incredibly charismatic performer. You really can't take your eyes off of her.
We ended up leaving with their album, Baby Caught the Bus, and I have a feeling I'm going to be listening to it non-stop this summer. If you get a chance, I would definitely recommend seeing them live. Their full US tour schedule is listed here.
I can never pass up a chance to get dressed up, so I decided to go full 1950s with a full black skirt, huge square dancing petticoat, and an electric blue blouse. I felt like an extra from Grease whose scene got cut at the last minute, which was pretty perfect for this show.
Skirt: Handmade by my boyfriend during his sewing phase
Blouse: Voyeur Vintage via Etsy
Shoes: Seychelles
I hadn't realized until now just how much I enjoy this kind of music. Any recommendations for other bands in this style that I should check out?
The extra-from-Grease look is one of my all-time favourites ;) love the dark blue top with the pink petticoat. (I'm useless with knowing anything about good music, so I'm focussing on the what I do know part, heh.)
ReplyDeleteAwww, thanks! But seriously, you should check out that band, they're fantastic.
DeleteOMG I wish I had known she was going to be in Chicago I also found about her thanks to Kristen! Yay for her doing music mondays! Im glad you got to go though it looks like it was fun & theres no better reason to dress up then a fun concert.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely doing to have to check out some more of her band recommendations, because this one was spot on.
DeleteAww yay!! This post has gotten me SO excited for when they come to Atlanta! I can't wait to finally see them. I knew they put on a great show but this is just extra confirmation. And your outfit is great! I've got 2 months but I need to start thinking about what I want to wear haha. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you again for posting about them, and for letting me know that they were touring! I'm so happy that they got to see them. They put on an amazing show, and I got to pick up the album as well.
DeleteLet me just begin by saying how cool it that your boyfriend had a sewing phase. That is not a statement one reads every days (sadly - when more men don't sew, if only for a spell, is all but beyond me).
ReplyDeleteLove your frothy, fabulous pettiskirt/crinoline! There are, I find, two times of the year when I wear mine most often. The sizzling hot days of summer and the icy depth of winter. For fun and frivolity mostly in summer, and for much needed warmth during the long Canadian winters.
Very happy congratulations on what you shared with me in your comment on my Niagara Falls post! I'm elated for you both and really appreciate that you let me know about that. Whatever you end up doing, I just know it will be the bee's knees and then some!
♥ Jessica
I just wish the phase had lasted longer! I got a cute skirt and an apron out of it, but a dress or two would have been nice. ;)
DeleteI almost never wear petticoats, just because they don't work very well with my life. I do love them, though. You're right about the sense of fun and frivolity that they give to everything - I can't help but swish and twirl whenever I wear them.