Hey Blair,
I did see him live, just this past weekend, in Portland, in a small
venue, 400 seat theater, his first headlining show since his new CD
release in June.
He was fantastic. I haven't felt so enthralled since Joni's last 2 tour shows.
I brought him a CD of music from my friend Garrin Benfield, the
musician, who he's met before at a party, though he hardly
remembered, he was so wasted. He plays hard, and gets around, as
Garrin says. The CD had a note and Garrin would like to be his
opening act when he gets his own headlining tour, which surely he
will soon. Rufus didn't remember Garrin, but drooled over his photo.
It was cute. He's endearing and unique, and young, still forming his
work. I can't wait to see him again here in California when he tours
with Tori Amos. I'll be sure to bring some jelly bellies, thanks, he
does sing about his obsession with them in his lead off song on the
new album.
Richard
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At 8:32 AM -0400 9/4/01, Blair Fraipont wrote:
> Actually, it seems quite a few people know about him on the list.
>There are those like Jerry N. and myself who are big admirerers of
>Rufus' work and then there are those who find Rufus "Whine-right" a
>bit too much for them. Yes, His new album is T-Riffic. Not as much
>sounding as the cabaret-like themes of his first album, but
>definitely a winner. I would advise anyone who likes his records to
>see him live. Also, if you would like, Rufus always enjoys a fresh
>bag of jelly bellies, for my friend, Daman, through a bag up on
>stage (with an attached note) and about 3/4 of the way through the
>concert, Rufus ripped right through that bag.
> Blair
>
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