I decided to fast today.  I hadn’t eaten at all and the hunger had come and gone, and there was a show I wanted to see at the Doug Fir.  I don’t know why I wanted to see it, but for some reason I opted out of eating, in favor of seeing this show. 

Upon entering, I found out why I wasn’t supposed to miss this for a plate of pasta.  There was an Amoeba Music show, and it was featuring some stellar singer/songwriters.

• Quincy Colemanhad finished up her set as I arrived.  Country-tinged rhythms and she utilizes the nearly patented Dwight Yoakam toe twist move. 
• Brandi Shearer and her band took the stage next.   Chris Bruce was on Guitar and he has mastered tone like few else, I told him so in the stair well.  Nice guy, humble in spite of his glowing talent.  The drums were tight, but, I was having such a good time I failed to do my job and get his full name.  Ramey? something, sorry man.
• Kate Walsh, from Brighton, UK closed the night.  Smooth and nearly flawless performance, and impeccable songwriting.  Nice little ‘lovey-dovey’s and Heart-Breakers.   

Brandi Shearer Live Sample from Monday’s Gig