Puss N Boots played at the Bell House
January 7th, 2013 by Mr. C
(Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson, Catherine Popper)
(Norah Jones)
(Catherine Popper)
Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson, & Catherine Popper – the super country gal collective known as – Puss N Boots – formed like voltron in Brooklyn last week to start off their 3 show January residency at the Bell House! I arrived fashionably late to the event as usual driving from the bowels of Central Jersey after work but fortunately I was able to catch the opening act as So Brown performed her beautiful song ‘Dauphin Island’ which paid tribute to the gulf after the oil disaster. Dauphin Island is located just off the coast of Alabama. I first heard this song when Norah Jones covered it at her Prospect Park Show a few years ago. It was plenty nice and inspiring to hear the original. From So Brown’s set, I also enjoyed her hermit song ‘Into the Woods’ and ‘Come Hither’ with special guest Sasha Dobson on vocals. Before the chick-a-billy trio graced the stage though, Minnie Tonka dazzled us with some burlesque to rile up the crowd as her clothing slowly withered down to mere dental floss and tassels!
(So Brown)
With the crowd warmed up a bit, the Puss N Boots crew worked the stage as they got ready to lay down some dirty country smack! Norah provided the lead guitars with her smoke & honey vocals, Sasha let the rhythm hit us on the acoustic guitar/vocals/drums, and Cat provided the thumpin’ bass and clear vocals. Just as I had hoped, Norah Jones didn’t overpower her bandmates with her distinct vocals but instead complimented the group adding a nice spice to the mix of country flavor while walking up and down the electric with some twang! Sasha Dobson actually provided the extra ‘zing’ on the stage as her vocals, spunky personality, and animated self kept things silly & fun on the stage! Puss N Boots played mostly cover songs from the likes of Johnny Cash, George Jones, Doris Day, Wilco, and more! My favorite performances from the night were Leaving London, What does the deep sea say, Shanty Town, & How many times have you broken my heart.
Checkout the sounds of Puss N Boots for two more shows at the Bell House on Jan 17 & Jan 24. Minnie Tonka will also be two-stepping on the stage with some burlesque!
Setlist
Bull Rider (Johnny Cash)
Double Duty
Leaving London
Jesus, etc (Wilco)
Sex
What does the deep sea say? (Doc Watson)
How many times have you broken my heart (Hank Williams)
GTO
In a Shanty In Old Shanty Town (Doris Day)
Don’t know what it means
Anger (George Jones)
Twilight (The Band)
Tags: bell house, catherine popper, country, norah jones, sasha dobson
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