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Johnette Napolitano at The Griffin | San Diego, California | 1/17/2014 (Concert Review + Photos)

January 19, 2014 by Jason DeBord 7 Comments

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“I wanted to be a writer.  I didn’t just want to shake my hair around and scream…”  Johnette Napolitano, in one of many self-reflective moments in her honest and raw solo show at The Griffin in San Diego on Friday night.  The singer and bass player for Concrete Blonde has always projected raw emotion and artistry in all she does, but this was certainly a step even further into having a glimpse into her world, which was bathed in gentle red and blue lights on the small stage in the intimate venue.  For me, she has always been one of my favorite vocalists in rock and roll (and based on this show, it is only getting better with age), but there is so much more to her as an artist beyond that one remarkable gift.  She talks about ghosts a bit, and it makes me wonder if she can see and feel things that the rest of us mere mortals cannot, and that is one of those things that gives her work more depth and dimension, and of course more emotion.  Regardless, the show was an amazing experience for fans of her and her work, whether it is on vinyl or paper, she is that writer she always dreamed of becoming, in multiple disciplines.  Brilliant artist and amazing showcase of her work in San Diego for those lucky enough to attend.

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