Perfect match

I've only seen Sarah Hallman perform once before, and that was as a duet partner for Michael Dubue at a Hi Lo Trons show at Barrymore's (she also sings on the band's Bella Simone CD). This time she was the opening act at Babylon for Kepler's last show. The music clips on her website from her latest recording session with Dave Draves make her sound a bit like a female Joe Pernice; live her music was a bit more fragile and she reminded me of Cat Power (the early years, anyway).



She started off with Adam Fogo playing bass, then brought on her band to "rock out".



Mike Dubue helped get the bill together, and he performed with all three bands - on drums for Sarah.



Dave Gaudet scrunches up for some backup vocals.





That was most pleasant. Apart from her impressive music, Hallman has also produced some very fine artwork, painting, glass, textile and graphic design - I'm sorely tempted to buy a throw-cushion ....