Gossip @ Wonder Ballroom | Saturday October 24th
October 22, 2009 — PDXPIPELINEPosted by Meagan Kate
Portland based Gossip brings 'Music for Men' home
A front woman with gutting vocals, a drummer driving incredible beats, a brilliant guitarist and lyrics that have inspired; Gossip has changed the face of popular music while refusing to compromise.
Driven by the eccentric Beth Ditto, with drummer Hannah Blilie and guitarist Nathan 'Brace' Pain, the band has focused on music which moves and challenges its audience – by addressing social issues and personal struggles — showing no signs of fear in their exposure.
Olympia, Washington is the band's birthplace, though they are currently Portland-based (queue Googling). In 2007, the band's powerful album 'Standing in the Way of Control' earned them huge success through US radio and television stations. Their first major label studio album 'Music for Men' has them on their current tour – hitting Portland Saturday night.
Produced by legendary hip-hop mogul Rick Rubin, 'Music for Men' has given fans more disco-pop-punk-love songs than they could ever hope for. From the heartbroken 'Love Long Distance' to one of my favorites, 'Men in Love' (men in love … with each other … hey!)Â – the band continues to produce their brand of genre-bending dance anthems.
Gossip's live show is legendary. Beth's outlandish costumes and intensity surprises first-timers and the band's connection to the fans keeps them coming back. Saturday night, the band comes home to Portland with one night at the Wonder Ballroom. Tickets are still available, and with continued world fame, the band's future shows promise to sell out far sooner. Still skeptical? Not sure you want to drop the $20? Check out the band's MySpace - and I promise you won't be able to resist. I know I'll be there.
Beth Ditto — can I be your best friend!?
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WHAT: Gossip
WHERE: Wonder Ballroom
WHEN: Saturday, October 24th @ 9pm
HOW MUCH?: $20 available on Ticketmaster
October 23, 2009 at 13:08
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