Power Square

On Wednesday, I went to a sold-out show at Lee's Palace. Dorothea Paas played an acoustic solo set to an almost full-house. This was unusual that there were so many people so early and might have contributed a bit to her nerves. But they cheered encouragingly to her for a slight flub and was quietly attentive to her clear light vocals.

This was U.S. Girls' biggest night in their hometown. There was a palpable buzz in the air. From some overheard conversations, it was a first-time show for numerous people. All those positive press coverage for Meg Remy must have finally got her some mainstream attention. Just like the Horseshoe Tavern gig earlier this year, it was full of high-energy 60s and 70s disco-esque music backed by political and feminist lyrics. She went full James Brown near the end, not only with her dancing, but also in "collapsing" on stage, being helped up, and continuing to sing.

How did those first-timers reacted? They couldn't stop talking and raving about it after the concert, especially Remy's magnetic stage presence.