Whether it's the ache through which she tinkles the piano, slams her guitar or enunciates her anxious intentions, Nicki Jaine oozes tortured, teasing sexuality. (I didn't mention she also plays concertina and musical saw. Consider it mentioned.) There's a big Germanic element to the Philly songstress' cabaret crafta meeting of Strange Weather-era Marianne Faithfull and any-era Lotte Lenyawhether she's solo or backing up Black Tape for a Blue Girl. When Jaine does "Alabama Song" from Weill's Rise and Fall of the City of Mahogany, or Dietrich's "Ich Bin Von Kopf Bis Fuß Auf Liebe Eingestellt," or even the dippy "Bei Mir Bist Du Schön," from the Andrews Sisters' catalog, you'll think of Isherwood's Berlin Stories crushed and put to music. But on the brand-new Nicki Jaine Live you hear a darting moodiness on originals like "A Pigeon Named Crow" and "Sometimes, Sunshine" that's thoroughly modern.
Sat., May 20, 6:30 p.m., $13, with Rosemary Ostrowski, Sherrie Rosenblum, Dito van Reigersberg, Upstairs at World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com.
`This seems short-sighted to me. Yes they aren't pulling the numbers they used to, but do you really want to compete with "hip food and drink" in Old ` »
`I lived in Southcentral PA, in the late 80's until '91 and can say that without a doubt that the Khyber hosted the most memorable gigs I saw in Philly. ` »
`I lived in Southcentral PA, in the late 80's until '91 and can say that without a doubt that the Khyber hosted the most memorable gigs I saw in Philly. ` »
`Whoa, Jesse, those are some pretty harsh words.
I for one would like to go on record saying that I thoroughly enjoy watching My Boys. When I'm home ` »
In a citypaper.net exclusive, Jason Giballo, The Khyber’s longtime door man, cleaning man and spiritual center, in his own words about the club’s legacy.
`This seems short-sighted to me. Yes they aren't pulling the numbers they used to, but do you really want to compete with "hip food and drink" in Old ` »
`I lived in Southcentral PA, in the late 80's until '91 and can say that without a doubt that the Khyber hosted the most memorable gigs I saw in Philly. ` »
`I lived in Southcentral PA, in the late 80's until '91 and can say that without a doubt that the Khyber hosted the most memorable gigs I saw in Philly. ` »
`Whoa, Jesse, those are some pretty harsh words.
I for one would like to go on record saying that I thoroughly enjoy watching My Boys. When I'm home ` »