Ani DiFranco Live in Seattle

Last night, I headed into downtown Seattle to see what Ani DiFranco had up her sleeves this time. Having been to my fair share of Ani DiFranco concerts, I certainly knew what to expect. This is the first time, though, that I've caught her with her incredible new band (who proved to be as incredible as I'd expected). Also, opening the night were poet Judy Grahn and performance artist Animal Prufrock. That was an odd, interesting combination, and it set the stage for what was a truly electrifying performance.

DiFranco seems to channel her gifts, tackling the more rocking selections with a speed and ferocity that can only come from years of familiarity with the tunes. Aware of her semi-recent bout with tendonitis in both her hands, it's hard to not fear her wrists might snap right off in the middle of the intense, pounding guitar solos of "Two Little Girls"...read my full review of Ani DiFranco live in Seattle.

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