I Heart Neko

Image by JasonBechtel via FlickrThe previous concert I attended (Rage) could not have a more different atmosphere than the one I attended last night. Neko Case, the scarlet-haired crooner formerly of the New Pornographers, is touring in advance of her March 2009 album release. She's building support for the forthcoming album, titled (I think I head this right) Middle Cycle, and she's testing out new material. Her voice is amazing in person, and the band sounded great . . . especially their lap guitarist, who is responsible for the eerie slide guitar sounds you hear in her songs. The major difference between a Neko album and a Neko show? Way more goosebumps.

If you're a Neko neophyte, check out these tunes for a taste:

Neko Case - Deep Red Bells

Neko Case - Hold On, Hold On