Tours of Note – Lisa Hannigan
February 12th, 2009 - by Eddie
Damn. It.
I had a note on my computer about Lisa Hannigan, reminding me to blog about her before February 11th since that’s when her tour begins. I forgot.
So sorry San Diego. This one’s on me.
For the rest of you who happen to me in the mood for dream indie-pop music, check out the Hannigan. We were given a video for “Lille” (which you can listen to if you’re not down with the combination of image and sound) and were immediately enthralled by the soft sound and her use of a pop-up book in her video (now you want to watch it, don’t you?).
Damien Rice fans may recognize her voice (she sang with the Irish singer on the majority of his tracks on his debut). Her solo effort, “Sea Sew,” is what you expect from a girl who enjoys the soft sounds of an acoustic guitar. So far, and she’s been played during many a wine-filled night, “Lille” is definitely the standout.
Like a pop-book book, there are layers and it seems something new comes out at me each time I listen to the song (meaning it’s gone from “this is ok” to “Whoa, who is this again?”), so much so that she’s been elevated to the “Cellar Door” playlist on my iPod (Yes. It’s a big deal. Ask around).
Feb 11 San Diego, CA Voodoo Club at House of Blues
Feb 15 Seattle, WA Triple Door
Feb 16 Portland, OR Wonder Ballroom
Feb 17 San Francisco, CA The Independent
Feb 21 Los Angeles, CA Troubadour
Feb 22 Phoenix, AZ The Rhythm Room
Feb 24 Denver, CO Bluebird Theater
Feb 26 Minneapolis, MN The Varsity Theater
Feb 28 Chicago, IL Matyr’s
March 1 Toronto, ON The Mod Club Theatre
March 3 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
March 5 Philadelphia, PA World Café Live
March 7 New York, NY Highline Ballroom
March 8 Washington, D.C. 9:30 Club
March 10 Atlanta, GA Vinyl
March 11 Nashville, TN The Belcourt Theatre
March 12 Louisville, KY 930 Listing Room
March 15 Dallas, TX The Pontiac Garage at House of Blues
March 16 Houston, TX House of Blues-Bronze Peacock
