Seattle Show

[billincubus]

Sometimes I feel as though it's difficult to be complimentary without sounding creepy. Then again, I didn't have twenty different pieces of various merchandise for Tina to sign, but rather my tattoo of her lyrics on my arm. I think that's the best compliment I can pay to her (you, if you are actually reading this). But each time I see her perform, she triggers an emotional calm and comfort that I've never experienced at a show before and I feel as though she deserves - in writing - what none of her fans can piece together in a brief conversation.

There are moments where her voice belts out a lyric, with the slightest hint of sensual rasp, then it's reeled-in to an angelic calm as if to say, "everything is gonna be ok." We all know most of the lyrics, the general melody of the songs and how they should be played. But Tina takes us to that moment, the moment where she was inspired to write the songs. Her songs about love make us appreciate her passion, her songs about pain and loss make us feel like WE were the ones that let her go. The best way I can describe the inner-smile she creates is a very bizarre reference, but here goes:

Near the end of the Disney movie "The Jungle Book," the little boy Mowgli sees a girl for the first time and looks at her in awe. His expression is one of wonder and mystery, but as soon as she looks at him, he crinkles - if that's a word - the side of his nose and displays the goofiest, purest grin you've ever seen. It's the kind of grin you have when you see someone that gives you blinders to the world, but sense enough to know that the moment you're in is one you may never again experience. We will all go back to our jobs, friends and families, but for one night Miss Dico, you have given us that "Jungle Book grin" on our faces and our musical souls and for that, we thank you deeply.

- Billy Farrow
billincubus@yahoo.com
(the guy in Seattle with the tattoo)

[songbirdrach]

Aww,how sweet!
So go on then,put us out of our misery...what are the lyrics you have tattoo'd?

[billincubus]

The line I have tattooed on me is from Zero 7's "The Space Between," and it says (in Spanish) 'No surface shines brighter than the light that burns beneath it.' The line is special to me to begin with, but I wasn't sure if the lyrics on that record were hers or something Henry and Sam came up with. It didn't necessarily matter, but I learned last night that they are, in fact, hers. Sweet.

[Michael Evans]

I feel the same way, however, I don’t have a tattoo and I didn’t have what was more like 30 pieces of items for her to sign. All I have is a deep respect for Tina. Wasn't she the most patient person you have ever seen signing all of those items? The funny thing was I was the guy directly behind that guy in line. I was patient too.

This was the best birthday present ever. When I found out that she was playing on my birthday, I freaked and yelled AWSOME as loud as possible. Very, very cool.:)

Thank you again for taking a picture with me. Last time I our camera didn’t work and the picture turned out all black. Hopefully this one will work.

By the way, nice sound-check. I had a chance to hear you tune up through the back door. Very nice.

Tina, thank you again for all you do and peaceful travels to you and your manager.



Michael - Still dancing in Seattle for you.

[natesea]

Was at Chop Suey on the 25th to hear Tina again. And brought 8 people with me this time. A couple knew of Tina, as I had previously exposed them to her wonderful music, but the rest of the group went on suggestion only.

We all had a great night! Again, such an intimate, genuine performance that blew away those in our group who came sight unseen (or unheard, rather).

Thanks to Tina for including Seattle on her tour again, and blessing us with her music. Really such a great talent. Not sure if I can say anything more eloquent about it than has already been said.

It was great to hear more stories/anectdotes this time about how certain songs came to be, or circumstances surrounding them.

And it was great to see more people turn out this time. How lucky are we in Seattle to have such an intimate performace by an aritist who could easily fill a large auditorium or hall (like the Paramount here) no problem!

[FlashX]

I have to agree with the comments about Tuesday night's show. As much as I would like to see Tina play with her band someday, I can't escape the fact that when it's just her and her guitar, something happens that is like magic. It's as if there is something more happening beyond a voice and a guitar.

I think billincubus said it best "...Tina takes us to that moment, the moment where she was inspired to write the songs. Her songs about love make us appreciate her passion, her songs about pain and loss make us feel like WE were the ones that let her go." Well said! Tina doesn't just sing her songs, it's like she lives them. She feels her songs so deeply when she sings that she manages to make everyone in the room feel exactly what she's feeling. She almost cried when she sang Magic... and so did I.

-Flash

[Julia]

It has been great reading all the reviews and photos of this concert!
Found a small online review here:
http://www.seattlest.com/archives/2006/08/01/tina_dico_captures_our_attention.php