Marissa Nadler and Larkin Grimm at the Space - 9/10

I was given the opportunity to see Marissa Nadler at the Space on September 10th, and it was quite unlike any other show I've been too. I'manindie rock guy, so I'm typically at shows that are...well...a bit rockin'. This show definitely rocked, but in a different way. The concert was a good mix of Folk, Americana, Gothic, and Psychedelic Bluegrass.

Larkin Grimm, a direct descendant of the Grimm Brothers, came on first to play. When she started to perform, it wasn't really a question that she really is a direct descendant of the Grimm Brothers. Her music was wild and beautiful. She played her acoustic guitar very fervently while singing witty, conversational lyrics. Her performance became the most intense when she broke into a world music style with exotic screaming and hollering. It sent shivers down my spine in a very captivating way. Larkin's performance certainly was very unique and genuine. She has a great free spirit, and she demonstrated it very well at the show.

Marissa Nadler came on stage to perform next. I had been anticipating her performance ever since I got her new album, Songs III: Bird on the Water, in early August.

Marissa played solo with her acoustic guitar for the show. Even though it was just her, she managed to make a very full sound. She played a good mix of songs from her latest album like "Diamond Heart" and "Bird on your Grave" and some songs from her previous albums. She used reverb for most of her vocals and used some really cool effects for her guitar which added a lot to the show. There was one song where she didn't use reverb, and her voice came out surprisingly well. I was a little disappointed that she didn't have a backup band, because there were a lot of cool background instruments on her new album. Aside from that, though, Marissa put on a great solo act.

It was enthralling to see both Larkin and Marissa perform, because my focus hasn't really been on female singer/songwriters in the past. However, with the likes of Jesca Hoop, Larkin Grimm, and Marissa Nadler, I am starting to see the light. I'm really starting to dig this kind of stuff.