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Doud Davis doesn’t really beat around the bush in his Critic’s Pick preview of Joanna Newsom‘s performance tonight at the Granada Theater, as seen in last week’s paper. He calls her a member of the “musician elite” and praises her “virtuosic playing skills” and “restless creativity” while writing that “her abilities allow
her to combine complex music structures with the storytelling of
Appalachian music.”
He also admits, her beyond-quirky songs aren’t for every listener. Still, he says, that’s no excuse to miss tonight’s show:
There’s no denying that her music is not for the masses. But it’s not
often you get to see an artist so singular in her vision, and so capable
of delivering it. Continue reading…
Lucky for you, you won’t have to miss tonight’s show: The Granada Theater’s hooked us up with two pairs of tickets to hand out to DC9 readers interested in see this show for free ninety-nine. Hit the jump to find out how to win your pair.
Want one of the free pairs? OK: Just be one of the first two people to email me right now with the words “Have One On Me” in the subject line, and you’re in. Good luck!
Update: Contest is over. Congrats to our winners!
