Los Angeles-based Dead Sara recently treated their fans to (2) exclusive in-store performances at the local vinyl
bins of Amoeba Music (Hollywood, CA) and Fingerprints (Long Beach, CA). These performances were a kick starter to promoting the band’s sophomore release, Pleasure To Meet You, but they also featured a rarely assembled acoustic version of Dead Sara with some unique renditions on the band’s favorite powerhouse rock anthems.
The crowds started amassing in front of the doors at Fingerprints as early as 3:00pm. Those dedicated fans that preordered the CD or Vinyl
record of Pleasure To Meet You ahead of time received priority entrance to this general admission event and upon being let in, ran quickly through the store's aisles to claim their 2-feet-from-the-band, front row positions. The lucky fans were allowed to be close enough to the band that they could
have strummed Siouxsie and Sean's guitars for them.
Dead Sara entered from the back of the crowd, pushing their way to the front in their typical tongue-in-cheek/photobomb manner, eventually taking their perch upon four high stools
only inches away from those in the front row. After a
quick thank you to the crowd for coming out, the band immediately ripped
into Test On My Patience and Radio One Two with the crowd jumping right in, clapping out the downbeats and loudly singing out each lyric. Sean Friday and Siouxsie
Medley skillfully plucked away on acoustic guitars and sang back-up vocals in
hushed tones behind Emily Armstrong's sing screams and stunning vocal
power that was in no way lost in this acoustic version of the band. In the background, Chris
Null shook a handheld shaker while brushing a single snare and stomping on what
I later found out was Siouxsie’s guitar case, using it as an improvised bass drum. The
whole show was very informal and extremely intimate.
It was like we were all in the band’s living room for a spontaneous jam session during a housewarming party.
The band had a surprise halfway
through the set when they launched into a risky folk-inspired cover of Nirvana’s
“Sliver,” transforming the notorious grunge track into a roots rock country
ballad. They completely nailed it along with the other songs they performed that night. I sincerely hope that after these 2 appearances, Dead Sara decides to record an all-acoustic album at some point or these powerful renditions will be lost. They brought the all-too-short show to a close with their infamous “Weatherman,” rocking it with just as much energy as they do with the full electric compliment.
After the show, the band moved to the front of the store where they signed posters, CD's and other memorabilia and of course, posed for countless photobombs until the last of their diehard fan base had left the store. It was an amazing night and a rare treat for both longtime fans and newbies alike.
After the show, the band moved to the front of the store where they signed posters, CD's and other memorabilia and of course, posed for countless photobombs until the last of their diehard fan base had left the store. It was an amazing night and a rare treat for both longtime fans and newbies alike.
Pleasure To Meet You is now available on CD, 12 inch Vinyl, and digital download. Find out more at Dead Sara
Photo by Susan Proctor
Photo by Susan Proctor
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