Wed 9 May 2007
Eleni Mandell in Toronto
Posted by stephanie under photography, music, performance
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Eleni Mandell playing that little vintage Martin which I covet,
opening for Justin Rutledge at the Mod Club in Toronto
Although I’ve been listening to Eleni Mandell for years, I still find it difficult to describe her music to others, perhaps because it doesn’t fit easily into any category. It’s nostalgic yet modern, innocent yet tough. It’s jazzy at times, and rocks out in others. Imagine if you will a kind of female Tom Waits, with a touch of Patsy Cline thrown in. She’s the cool, smart, sexy girl next door, who’s maybe been around the block a few times. You can imagine it now, right?
Since my description is so inadequate, perhaps you should just visit her website, where you can stream clips. Or better still, buy her older CDs “Wishbone”, Thrill” or “Dreamboat”.
Listen:
Pauline from “Wishbone”
The Makeout King from ”Miracle of Five” (2007)
