Izabelle
The other day I was at a local coffee bar, procrastinating my way to the gym, where I got into this strange, long and interesting conversation with someone I later found out to be Craig Daniel of Izabelle. Of course, I was immediately smitten and mentioned my meeting him to a newer work friend (K.J.) who forwarded me the links to the band and Craig Daniel's Site
Tuesday, January 24th, I went to see Izabelle I didn't know if Izabelle were going on early or late, so we got there early and saw the other acts, I only remember Origami Ghosts. I went with Eric, who said he was fine, but acted unamused the whole time. (Seattle had recently made a public smoking ban into law) He was annoyed because drinking and smoking go together, so didn't drink and just sat there like someone's dad, with his jacket zipped all the way up the whole time.
I saw Craig sitting near me, so I went and bought a CD and had him sign it. He mentioned feeling unwell and looked nauseous, but was able to blow it off and shine while playing the set. Izabelle was great, in that they do a good live show. I loved the singer and the guitarists were both cute/sincere with rocker flair. It bugs me when you like some music or other but they don't perform well live. They played until they were all visibly exhausted and one of the guitarists bloodied his hands. The crowd was strangely thin and listless, mostly given that it was late on a Tuesday night, except for a couple of way-too drunk guys that were embarrassing their friends and being annoying they almost got the passive, shy politically-correct Seattle males in a fighting mood, though when the lights were abruptly turned on everyone scattered.
I was able to listen to the CD for the first time last night while driving Connor to and from basketball practice. I love it. Although the syncopation is such that it might be hard to dance to, the lead vocal has a pretty (young male) voice, the lyrics are thoughtfully, interestingly existential. I am hoping to get to the all-ages show February 25th at the Paradox. Hopefully, the crowd will have a bit more Verve.
Tuesday, January 24th, I went to see Izabelle I didn't know if Izabelle were going on early or late, so we got there early and saw the other acts, I only remember Origami Ghosts. I went with Eric, who said he was fine, but acted unamused the whole time. (Seattle had recently made a public smoking ban into law) He was annoyed because drinking and smoking go together, so didn't drink and just sat there like someone's dad, with his jacket zipped all the way up the whole time.
I saw Craig sitting near me, so I went and bought a CD and had him sign it. He mentioned feeling unwell and looked nauseous, but was able to blow it off and shine while playing the set. Izabelle was great, in that they do a good live show. I loved the singer and the guitarists were both cute/sincere with rocker flair. It bugs me when you like some music or other but they don't perform well live. They played until they were all visibly exhausted and one of the guitarists bloodied his hands. The crowd was strangely thin and listless, mostly given that it was late on a Tuesday night, except for a couple of way-too drunk guys that were embarrassing their friends and being annoying they almost got the passive, shy politically-correct Seattle males in a fighting mood, though when the lights were abruptly turned on everyone scattered.
I was able to listen to the CD for the first time last night while driving Connor to and from basketball practice. I love it. Although the syncopation is such that it might be hard to dance to, the lead vocal has a pretty (young male) voice, the lyrics are thoughtfully, interestingly existential. I am hoping to get to the all-ages show February 25th at the Paradox. Hopefully, the crowd will have a bit more Verve.
