Okay fellow Passioneers - do whatever you can. Beg, borrow or steal. Whatever. If you get a chance to see Regina Spektor live, you MUST do it!

I just returned from her SOLD OUT show at the Rivoli and I am completely buzzed! Such an amazing show. She's so charismatic and charming, but with a modest streak similar to Sarah's.

It was just her and her piano - no backing band. What a incredibly passionate and powerful voice, especially when you're standing about 6 feet away from her.

Her recorded stuff, which I'm really enjoying, doesn't do her live performance justice. Methinks I've just seen someone who might actually be in Sarah's league.

The other cool part of the story, was how I ended up getting into the show. I'd been meaning to pick up tickets from Rotate This for a week or so, but have been so busy at work, I just hadn't had the chance. But their website indicated it wasn't sold-out, so I figured I'd just get tickets at the door.

Well, I arrive only to find its completely sold out. However, I thought I'd wander in to see if I could wangle a last minute ticket.

Regina was just completing her sound check as I calmly strolled into the back room @ the Riv and watched. No one questioned me and when Regina was finished, she came over to the sound-board, where i was standing, and said hello. We chatted for a bit, she asked if I was staying for the show, and I then explained my horrible dilemma.

She smiled and said "no problem", and promptly put me on the guest list!

So, not only did I see a terrific show, but I was Regina's "guest". Which she pointed out to me at the Merch table post-show.

I told her to hurry back to Canada and left with a signed CD and t-shirt and a big silly smile on my face.



...jim

Great story Jim. Sounds like an amazing show.

Definitely going to have to give her material a listen.

I adore Regina Spektor.

Regina is amazing. I just bought Soviet Kitsch the other day and I can't stop listening to it. If you can, buy all 3 of her albums (and check out downloadable demos on her livejournal list at www.livejournal.com/communities/iheartregina/). There is also a ton of live tracks there. She will blow you away!



-K

have just been introduced to this girl and i'm impressed.

very very impressed.. was VERY sad that i had a friend give me some of her music the day OF the rivoli show. sad, sad day.

i have bad concert karma lately.

i listened a bit to the music on her site... wasnt won over, wasnt turned away. il try again sometimes.

just a heads up that she is going to be on The New Music next week (apr 18th).

Cameron Bay.

[quote:3116c14d5d="ProdigyBoy"]i listened a bit to the music on her site... wasnt won over, wasnt turned away. il try again sometimes.

just a heads up that she is going to be on The New Music next week (apr 18th).

Cameron Bay.[/quote:3116c14d5d]

Thanks for the heads-up Cam.

...jim

songs is back instock at cdbaby. i ordered

is 11:11 available on CD, not digitally on iTunes?

and yes, Regina = awesome.

Regina Spektor will be performing at the Mod Club April 24. Tickets are $12.50.

http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10003C6E39A1BF01?artis...001&minorcatid=1

WOW!

Thank you so much for the introduction!

I have been exploring her music for the first time---and I am buying tickets for her show definately!!

So GREAT!
ANd I agree....LIVE is the way to go-----she is much better---or rather---you get to experience her musicianship much better..

for a little introduction---on her website there are bootlegs from a live concert Check it out!

http://reginaspektor.infopop.cc/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/633108598/m/5731012751


I agree with Joleary, this girl can challenge and compare with other great artists

[quote:1a3f86cb08="YenC"]Regina Spektor will be performing at the Mod Club April 24. Tickets are $12.50.

http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10003C6E39A1BF01?artis...1[/quote:1a3f86cb08]


Tickets are also available on her website or Rotate This on Queen W.

Ticketmaster is charging what amounts to a 48% service charge!!!!!

I picked up a pair @ Rotate - total cost including S/C was $26.50

...jim

Thanks for the heads up about that Jim... hmmm must hit up Rotate This next week perhaps...

you can also purchase it at the presale. http://ticketing.concertmaps.com/reginaspektor/
(registeration is free)

which is only $15.30 USD total. (will call) I believe that's about $17 CAD

can you find her cd in stores?