Neko Case, for those of you who don't know, is a female singer/songwriter and member of the group The New Pornographers. Whereas The New Pornographers tend to play short, catchy power pop, Case's work is slower, with roots more in country. I hate the term country to describe her music though. For me, "country" conjures up images of Toby Keith or Garth Brooks. No, her music sounds more like Patsy Cline than any of that. Some would call it "alt-country." I don't really care what you call it, I just know I like it.
So, we got to the Variety Playhouse right on time, got a good view and enjoyed a hell of a good show. Case has a voice many would kill for. She has no need of auto tune, or any sort of fancy equipment. Her voice is flawless. She played a good bit of songs from her new album, "Middle Cyclone," the best of which is "This Tornado Loves You." If she is coming to your area go see her. If you haven't heard her or are skeptical about "alt-country," and I was at first, do yourself a favor and give her a listen. I'd go see her again tomorrow if she were playing here. A+
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