Ani DiFranco @ Paramount Theatre

This is gonna be a pretty short review. I have to admit that I was never a fan of Ani DiFranco, as a matter of fact some of the music I had heard her play really rubbed me the wrong way.

I went to catch her at the Paramount the other night more or less as a novelty. I didn't have anything else going on and a gig is a gig so...

The opening act was a comedian by the name of Buddy Wakefield. I really didn't find his material funny at all. The crowd seemed to laugh half-heartedly. I dunno. I guess it wasn't intended for my demographic.

Ani took the stage to thunderous applause. She's got a pretty loyal and rabid following. I'll leave it at that.



The first thing she did when she came out was to mug for for me. I though that was pretty cool. I shot her a thumbs up and she commenced with the show. I only stuck around for a few songs, but what I did hear impressed me. She's a really great and innovative guitar player. Her music still didn't really grab me and pull me in, but again, it's not really my demographic is it?