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Last night's Baby Dee performance was absolutely amazing. She is a great live performer (and totally off her nut, but those two things are not necessarily unrelated). Very fun show with some touching, earnest moments included.
Though I should mention that Aliza Shapiro, the endlessly self-promoting impresario of Boston queer nightlife, showed up with the usual stack of fliers in hand and proceeded to chit-chat during the performance -- mostly during the quiet songs. This reminded me of when Stephen Morse, the former Globe music critic, talked through an entire Bettye LaVette performance. Why do these "insiders" feel that they do not need to show any courtesy to other performers, audiences, etc.? I have concluded long ago that Aliza Shapiro is a better promoter of herself than others, but it does sadden me that she could not show a little more kindness during a quiet show at a tiny venue.
Anyway, my bitching aside, it was a lovely evening and I hope Baby Dee returns and all the haters give her a chance to charm them, even if they hate her voice.
Though I should mention that Aliza Shapiro, the endlessly self-promoting impresario of Boston queer nightlife, showed up with the usual stack of fliers in hand and proceeded to chit-chat during the performance -- mostly during the quiet songs. This reminded me of when Stephen Morse, the former Globe music critic, talked through an entire Bettye LaVette performance. Why do these "insiders" feel that they do not need to show any courtesy to other performers, audiences, etc.? I have concluded long ago that Aliza Shapiro is a better promoter of herself than others, but it does sadden me that she could not show a little more kindness during a quiet show at a tiny venue.
Anyway, my bitching aside, it was a lovely evening and I hope Baby Dee returns and all the haters give her a chance to charm them, even if they hate her voice.