~~~~~~~~~~ADRIENNE'S RUFUS WAINWRIGHT FAN PAGE~~~~~~~~~~
Our Matinee Idol
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On March 3, 1999, Rufus Wainwright played to an entergetic crowd at
the Supperclub in New York City.
Imogen Heap opened for Rufus. Although the bar was quite loud, she
managed to sound wonderful, offering charming comments to the
audience.
The crowd hushed quickly when Rufus took the stage. After scanning
the large crowd and uttering "Holy shit!" he took his seat at his
piano and launched into "Danny Boy," with his new back up band.
The band sounded great behind Rufus. The mix of the drums and bass
added a fuller sound to the music.
Rufus Wainwright proved himself to be the funny, self-depricating,
charismatic person that his fans are so fond of. His introductions and
side comments kept the audience laughing between songs.
Half of the concert Rufus spent playing his piano, and the other half
he spent on guitar. His sister Martha joined him on a few songs as
back-up vocalist.
He introduced two new songs; "California" ("This song is really
new-like two years old."), and a song about Norse gods. Halfway through
the song about Norse gods, Rufus became frustrated with the difficult
piano part and skipped to the bridge.
The highlights of the show were "In My Arms," "Sally Ann," "Danny Boy,"
and "April Fools." "In My Arms" and "Sally Ann" sounded especially
beautiful when played live.
The surprise encore came when Rufus returned with father Loudon
Wainwright III. "I can’t believe I had to get my hand stamped at my own
kid’s show!" remarked Loudon. Martha accompanied Loudon and Rufus
singing one of Loudon’s songs.
Rufus Wainwright is an incredible live act to see. His beautiful vocal
talents are even more apparent than on the album, and his humour is
sure to make the concert fun for everyone who attends.
Full Play List:
Danny Boy
Matinee Idol
Damned Ladies
California
In My Arms (Martha on back-up)
New song about Norse gods.
April Fools (with Martha)
Millbrook
Baby
Beauty Mark
Imaginary Love
Barcelona
Foolish Love
Sally Ann (1st encore, Martha on back-up vocals)
Song with Loudon (2nd encore with Martha on back-up)
French song with Martha (3rd encore)
Where To Now?
HOME: I want to start over, bring me home!
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