Pink Martini of Portland, Oregon, have gained a cult following thanks to their party-friendly mix of Fellini-esque fanfare, Technicolor samba and other cosmopolitan frills.-- Rolling Stone
(If you like Pink Martini, you might also like Paris Combo...)
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Pink Martini is intoxicating. One sip and you're guzzling the rest. Since its founding in 1994, this self-described "little orchestra" from Portland, Ore., has managed to create a style as bubbly as champagne, as smooth as brandy, as sophisticated as vintage wine....and as friendly as a Shirley Temple.
-- The Arizona Republic
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Last night I surprised Mike with tickets to see one of our favorite bands, Pink Martini, at their first public concert in Arizona. We've been fans for several years and own all their albums. We've often said we'd love to see them live and have even considered driving to San Diego to see them. Imagine my thrill when I learned they were not only coming to Scottsdale, but were actually performing on our anniversary.☺
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The concert was at a small, 2200-seat outdoor amphitheater under the stars. The weater was iffy in the morning, but cleared and made for a lovely night. The stage was set simply, just the 14-member band, consisting of China Forbes (vocals) and Thomas Lauderdale(band leader and grand piano), as well as trumpet, trombone, cello, violin, harp, guitar, bass, bongos and other miscellany. The band wore black suits and cocktail dresses. The musicianship was superb.
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The audience was a mix of all ages. As we pulled into the parking lot, we saw one senior citizen group tailgating ... with wine and cheese trays. Some of the college-age women in the audience were decked out in vintage Parisian cocktail attire. Mike and I sat on our lawn chairs under the stars and swaying palm trees, enjoyed some wine and superb live music, and toasted 19 years of marriage. We had a fantastic time.
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Here is a sampling of the Pink Martini vibe: Una Notte a Napoli
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If they come to a city near you, I recommend checking them out!
6 comments:
Love it, Amber!
Congratulations on 19 years!
Pat
I enjoyed the video and clicked on some of their others. I dig this kind of music.
Over here I have a favorite group that is quite similar to Pink Martini. They call themselves "Guarana" and are about the closest to get to the genuine beat that I crave. This group also performs in the best bars in Brazil. Over here I get to watch them at a very nice upbeat place called "Cafe Havana." We usually have dinner at home first then head off there for drinks around 9 pm Friday nights.
We always have an influx of foreign artists performing here...Ah' perhaps someday the Pink Martini will find themselves this side of the ocean...Can't wait.
PS: Me' thinks your cute little ones are having birthdays soon..
Happy Happy Birthday to them!!:>
Have a fun weekend coming:>
I didn't understand a word of Pink Martini, but I didn't have to! Thanks for the link Amber-I really enjoyed them. Happy Anniversary to you two-what a great night out.
What a fantastic anniversary gift...a night under the stars, sipping wine and listening to great music. Thanks for the leg comment. I once won a "best legs" contest. :) But they are starting to show their 60 years now. :) Hope you get to slow down a bit now and that you are having a super great day. I see that you give Zoe a summer cut. I know my golden (Ben) would love that but I can't do it. He hates the hot weather. ~ Lynn
Happy Anniversary, Amber, and congratulations on your 19 years of wedded bliss together! I believe there's a wonderful, love energy that is given to the world by couples like you and Mike,
I love music with horns and strings and great percussion! (One reason why I've always been a Boingo fan.) It must have been wonderful to sit out under the stars and enjoy the concert with the man you love.
You lucky, lucky girl. Love them. Aren't those intimate kind of venues just the best way to see a concert? I saw Harry Connick, Jr. years ago in Memphis at a small outdoor amphitheater. It was wonderful. Of course I would have preferred a private concert, just the 2 of us but that's a different story...
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