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November 23, 2005
Why SambaDá is better than Ozomatli: Groupie Reports
How is it that I know people going to more than one (or even all three!) of the upcoming Ozomatli shows at the Fillmore, and I couldn't get a single person to rally for SambaDá at the Elbo Room last night? (Danny doesn't count; he's a professional.)
They're a super tight band, so much fun, and it's not just because I used to (OK maybe still do) have a big crush on Will:
--They manage to do the audience participation thing without making you feel like you're in second grade (sorry Ozomatli guys, I don't really want to dance in slow motion or crouch down on the floor)
--They're local (if you count Santa Cruz as local), and Will's from Bolinas originally
--You can see four Elbo Room shows for the price of one Ozo@Fillmore ticket
--Ah, the scenery. Will, Marcel, the chick with an AMAZING voice and cool dance moves...
--Anne Elizabeth has the same name as me, plus she plays a rocking sax. And flute. Love to see women on stage!
--Dance-o-Rama! They packed the place, and everyone was dancing. Except for me toward the end, as I had to stop due to back pain from injuries sustained last night at the Pink Sabbath show, speaking of women on stage. An all-girl cover of "Wanted Dead or Alive" with flute (or was Diana playing accordion on that song?) & fiddle?! What's not to love?
So. Is it the "Tuesday is a school night" thing? If so, you're in luck: SambaDá is going to be back at the Elbo Room on Saturday the 10th of December, along with DJ Jeremiah, fellow Mucho Axè fan who danced my socks off at the Ramp a couple months ago let me tell ya!
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After weirding out all the bartenders at Frankie's Bohemian by ordering a half pint of Guinness and spooning in Ben & Jerry's vanilla from the market down the street (as recommended to me by Chef Ed, not convinced it's a good idea), I headed to the Independent with a handfull of Robber Barons past and present for the Old 97's show. Verdict: local opening band Firecracker is pretty decent, Rhett Miller is still amazing, and cement floors are not a good idea for a dancefloor.
Thanksgiving musical adventures: dragging mom & dad to the Sweetwater tonight for the Vinyl show, and Danny's mom to Jupiter for the Du Uy Quintet gig Friday.
Posted by Elizabeth at November 23, 2005 12:41 PM
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