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After a scary moment when out in the freezing cold Daisylady thought she had left the tickets on the kitchen table at home, because we had been gas bagging so much that we hadn't remembered to pick them up, which she had; but for once, its lucky that in situations like this everything is computerised and all we needed was id! We watched the supporting act which were a local act who werent too bad, and intently watched the crowd pour in. I really love people watching, and in big crowds often wish that i could be invisible just so i can watch people intently without looking creepy, but nonetheless i really enjoy just sitting and looking around. I was quite looking forward to seeing Clare's new line up perform together, firstly because i love the Feeding Set so much that i didnt know if i could love her with anyone else, and also because her sound has changed so much since my favourite albums Autumn Bone, and particularly What Was Left. But of course she is not one to disappoint, and i was pleasantly surprised by how much i loved her three backup singers (Aluka), particularly their very synchronised dance moves, and really harmonious voices, plus they still played some of her old stuff so that kept me happy. What makes Clare so unique is her ability to really engage a crowd. In between songs she is always cracking a joke, often poking fun at herself, but she also appears to really really love what she does, and to really have fun which means her band also look like they're having a ball, which really rubs off on us in the crowd. She is so comfortable with herself that you just feel so comfortable there with her, like you have known her forever, its excellent!
Ive always loved how Clare's music is able to really create a mood, but especially it has this really unique ability to tell a beautiful story. Her new album is quite different though, its alot more peppy and upbeat, but what i love about it so much is that she has been able to capture all of the things i believe about current consumer-led society, and in particular its effects on young girls. The CD, appropriately named Modern Day Addiction is all about societies obsession with being thin, beautiful and donning the latest gear (whatever that may be). She admits to finding gossip mags ridiculously addictive despite hating everything about them- in exactly the same way i do, and beautifully depicts the pain that so many (particularly women) get so bogged down in the unreachable expectations, that are affecting those younger and young. Clare is the perfect role model and Im so glad she has used her music to spread these great messages. We need more like her! She is Gorgeous, smart, talented, genuine, super friendly, an amazing mum, able to speak her mind (including to the Priminister) and still have a good belly laugh (plus she is a major homebirth advocate!). More girls need to be looking up to Clare rather than Lindsay Lohan, Kim Kardashian or any of those ridiculous celebrities polluting our media!
One of my favourite moments was when she sang a gorgeous love song to her husband (and drummer/producer) Marty Brown, and stated that she had never sung to him on stage in the 13 years theyd been playing together. She then went on to tell the crowd about how when she first started she used to think that she would know when she had 'made it' when she got to play at the Adelaide Gov, so she felt so proud to be playing that show, so it made the crowd feel even more special to be there. There is just something about musicians that you love, and if they can make you feel special they totally have you in the palm of their hand, and there is nothing you can do about it. Its just like that with Clare, because she always knows how to make you feel good, but luckily she is not the type to exploit.
After the show Daisy-Lady and i went off and sat down for a while to wait for the huge line to meet Clare died down a bit. We bumped into a quite fun (and fairly drunk) guy who wanted to chat. We all gushed about how much we loved Clare, and how amazing the show was, and he told us about how girls shouldnt be worried about image and should be more like Clare- really comfortable and confident in herself. It was great fun, he even wanted to get down on his knees and propose to her- even though her husband was right there.
After waiting, poor Clare, who had only had around 3 hours sleep was still as bubbly and friendly as ever came over and thanked us for waiting so long, and for coming to the show... Clare Bowditch was thanking us!? we took a photo for the Guy we were talking to because he didnt have a camera, and then started chatting with Clare. I cant tell you how amazingly awesome she is to chat to. She just sends off such a great warm and fuzzy vibe! Daisy Lady told Clare that she had been part of the inspiration for me starting Midwifery and she stopped signing my cd and her whole face lit up. She was so excited and told me to keep going, that it was amazing what i was doing because i can make such a difference. I was telling her how hard it was and how much it was weighing heavy on my soul so im looking for other options, and she just looked at me and said "I really do understand." She was saying how horrified she is about the state of birth today and then started telling me her birth story of her twins and how she had been unable to have them at home, and how disappointed she was in the doctors, particularly with the birth of the second twin. If this wasnt the highlight of my life, i dont know what is! Talking birth with Clare Bowditch! Whoa! She was amazing, and was very interested in some of the court cases coming up around homebirth, which i thought was fantastic.
in between this quite heavy discussion, on my cd she was able to write:
"Katherine, keep it up? Youre a wonder. Clare Bowditch xoxoxoxo"
Poor Daisy Lady didnt get much of a word in, but its thanks to her that we got to have such an awesome night together!
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