Philly show

Dear Siblings,

Last night, Issa's birthday, I went to the show at the
World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. My partner, Robert,
and 8 friends joined me. Most of our friends had never
heard of Jane Siberry, let alone Issa. The reactions
of our friends ranged from "wierd, but interesting,"
to "outright amazing." Everyone was moved by her
presence. 

This was about the 25th time I've seen her (I've lost
count). The show had the newest and most unrecorded
material I've ever seen her do. Tim Ray's
accompaniment on piano was exquisite and symbiotic
with her songs. Issa and Tim play so well together.
It's a joy to witness.

The show started off with the most avant-garde
material and gradually flowed into the more melodic,
beautiful, heart-wrenching songs and stories that I've
always loved about her performances.

The show was simply incredible! It's a must see. If
you can go, please do--and take as many friends as you
can, especially people open to new experiences. I
daresay that no one will be disappointed.

After the show and the usual meet and greet with Issa
in the lobby, she came and sat down with us and our
friends who stayed at our table to share reactions and
visit with each other. Issa was gracious, funny, and
interested in meeting each of us and hearing our
reactions to the show--while sipping on her decaf with
lots of cream. It was the perfect ending to a
magically wonderful show.

Robert and I will be going to the Charlottesville,
Virginia show next Tuesday. Is anyone else on the list
going? We're going early to help with putting up
concert posters around town.

Peace,
Stevik