Indie Girl does Rufus Wainwright

Indie Girl hopped across to Glasgow once again last Saturday on a whim… well, not really… to see a concert which she has had the tickets for since July.

But! It was totally worth waiting for because this concert is by Indie Girl’s “obsession for 2005™”, Rufus Wainwright.

I will now take you through the night in good and bad points…


Good Points:

• He was on for two bloody hours! I’ve heard people complaining of his ticket prices being a little too high but you certainly get your money’s worth.
• Costume changes… Suit with sparkly “Gay Messiah” on the back to white robes (I’ll explain later..) to aqua coloured toga thing (once again, I’ll explain later) to dressing gown. Random and good.
• Comedy. Seriously, I the boy wasn’t such a good singer, he’d have stand-up to fall back on. He’s hilarious! His attempt at a scottish accent alone deserves an applause.
• Voice was on form. Rufus’ voice can occasionally sound strained but tonight is was fairly perfect.
• Inclusion of his Christmas song "Spotlight On Christmas". Tis the season to be jolly all! Finished the song by pulling a cracker (pictured above, bless him for trying to play the guitar and hold the cracker at the same time, it could go on the ground…)
• It was all so beautiful. Even the lighting! Yes. It added atmosphere. Or something.
• The finale (but not really.) Old Whore’s Diet complete with swaying/dancing Rufus and band in togas. Can’t picture it? Photo will be up as soon as Blogger stops being arsey. What more could you want though? Really?!?
• Oh, that’s right. Meeting the man himself! Yay. I now possess a photo of me and Rufus and signed ticket and Poses cover. I love his scarf.

Bad Points:
This is probably quite bad. But I can’t really think of any. Rufus buggered up in the middle of Poses but it only made you feel sorry for him for a wee second. I can’t think of bad things.