Camera Obscura Blog: All
10 June 2009
Pamona was pretty. Purple Jacaranda trees lined the streets and the kids came out in force. I tell you, there was a lot of love in that room. We especially liked it when the balloons and the glitter appeared. Francois must have been so impressed with the sparkle he even had a costume change for the encore.We really appreciate the fact that so many people had travelled to see us, some as far as Mexico! In truth I was a little sad to end the show but that’s just me being over-sentimental.
We’re on our way to LA now to appear on the Craig Ferguson TV show. La di da.
On Thursday we’re going to play our last show with the magnificent Agent Ribbons at the Henry Fonda Theatre. We’ll be sorry to say goodbye to the Agents. We’ve really loved having them play with us and I hope you have all managed to catch their set.
See you in LA….
sergio
said:
10 June 09
I was at the Pomona show and it was wonderful! I was standing in the back and there were some people who were behaving rudely by talking and carrying on during some of the band’s quieter moments. You probably could not hear them from onstage but if you did, I sincerely apologize. I hope you are feeling better and not hungover from drinking too much! You werent moving in slow motion either…The missing lyrics throughout and mis-fires on Rose were excellent, added so much intimacy to the show. Thanks again for a wonderful evening, see you in L.A.
Mike Morone
said:
11 June 09
Re the Craig Ferguson show, I am so very excited that “my band” is going to appear on national tv here in the U.S. However, my wife of 36 years and our daughters are advising me that I’m not a teenager, so I shouldn’t act like one.
Luca
said:
11 June 09
I’m envy :-)
Steven
said:
13 June 09
Thank you for a wonderful show. From start to end, you created naught but bliss for all of us there. So beautiful, thank you!
one question though: who is francois?! guest member?
Raphael
said:
13 June 09
Hi CO, We saw you for the first time at the Music Box in L.A. on Thursday 6/11. I was blown away. Can you provide the set list? There was one song I heard, very sad, that I don’t think I could find on iTunes. It was a beautiful, melancholy song; I wish I could remember some of the lyrics. I remember that after a few moments, the entire house got quiet, which is a big think in L.A., because the L.A. audiences can be very self-indulgent-chatty, enough to make you wonder why they’re there in the first place. Anyway, if you can provide the list or clues, that would be great. BTW I love your new album and I think you are fantastic. It’s weird, but your sad music puts me in a happy place! – Raphael
Jessica
said:
16 June 09
Hello, I don’t know if you remember me and my friends but, we met Tracyanne outside of La Bomba, you know that vintage store,haha. I gave you a hug:) The show was amazing as expected. I had a really good time, by far one of the best shows I’ve seen! I was in the front!!:D I hope to see you guys again in the future. I also love the new album, I <3 My Maudlin Career.
Peace & Love
-Jessica
P.S. I Love Your Heart.
Anonymous Coward
said:
16 June 09
I just saw your performance on Craig Ferguson and you were great!! Don’t let your US television debut go to your heads now!
mark
said:
16 June 09
I watched you guys on Craig Ferguson tonight…it was really good. I attended your show in Salt Lake and thought it was one of the best concerts I have ever seen, I waited 6 years to see you guys and it was worth every minute…
Reg
said:
22 June 09
You guys were great at the 9:30 Club in DC tonight! Thanks, Traceyanne, for coming outside afterwards and signing autographs, taking photos; it really meant the world to me.
p.s. I love it that you never smile.
paul-h
said:
23 June 09
Completely off-topic question but I can’t find anywhere else to put it (you guys need a forum): Have you ever published a vinyl version of “Biggest Bluest Hi-Fi”? An eBay search produced nothing, as well as the typical retail locations, including Merge and 4AD. If I can find this, I shall die happy. :D
Luca
said:
23 June 09
Hi Paul, you can join us at http://cameraobscura.forumotion.com/forum.htm
A forum for fans, by fans!
PS: Tracyanne, i love you. You know.
paul-h
said:
23 June 09
Thanks Luca. See you there!
mark
said:
24 June 09
I was at your show in vancouver a few weeks back, and it was great! agent ribbons were also enjoyable, however,that crowd was brutal and i am sorry you guys had to experience that!
Why buy tickets to a show, make your way to the front just to talk really loud the entire time! who does that?
love, mark
Artie
said:
30 June 09
wonderful…i love you guys
paul-h
said:
1 July 09
Please, come to Iowa (USA) someday! Don’t let the cornfield-stereotype sway you, it looks a lot like Scotland, seriously! It does!!
Gabbi
said:
4 July 09
A fan of your band for a number of years now but had never had the pleasure of seeing you in concert till now, such an amazing show! You have a fantastic voice Tracyanne and Gavin, Lee, Kenny and Carey are such awesome musicians. Thank you so much… I ♥ Camera Obscura!
west wales wulf
said:
7 July 09
traceyanne, what a fantastic voice and congratulations to the the whole band for an amazing album!
Tom Elliott
said:
16 July 09
OK, I gotta ask, because I’ve been patiently waiting for answers and they’re not forthcoming.
Not only doesn’t the Boston concert on June 25 rate a single mention, almost as if it didn’t happen, but something was most definitely going on that night. Surely someone besides myself has commented on it. I don’t mean to sound paranoid but are you purging all references to it?
First, you sent out an ‘opening act’ that was obviously a last minute change. He performed for about 20 minutes, then disappeared. Second, this was followed by a half-hour wait before you all finally strolled on, and you looked very unhappy. Third, just before Boston you’d canceled two other appearances and made some vague mention about ‘personal difficulties’.
So what’s up with my favorite band?
Fitzy Boy
said:
25 July 09
I love your music and your voice. I have a 5 year old name James, who is a heart breaker already and a 7 year old names Francis who likes to be called Francis not Frank. We just moved and Bridget, the five year old next door is devasted. I hope my Jamsey dosent break her heart too bad.
When are you coming tp Boston, MA USA? When you do I’ll invite all my friends for a reunion of sorts. You’re awaesome. What a sound!
You probably know who Tracy Mann is frm Til’ Tuesday from Boston. I think you should do a a duet wih her.
I remember the day I leaving my parents house and was in love. I listened to the Til Tuesday tape over and over. Maudlin Career brings back all those memories.
Thanx,
Tom
Fitzy Boy
said:
25 July 09
Oops, I just read the message above mine. I did’t know you were in Boston! You shoulda stayed longer. Cant wait till you come back. I’ll do my best to pack’em in for ya.
Fitz Boy
said:
25 July 09
Sorry. Some drunkin weirdo posted the two previous Fitzy Boy messages dated July 25th.
Please remove them.
Luiz
said:
21 August 09
Love Love Love.
Portugal? For them?
Camera Obscura, Portugal waiting for you.. Please
peg
said:
7 September 09
Recently discovered courtesy of WYEP in Pittsburgh.We (husband and 3 teenage boys) LOVE the new CD. My Maudlin Career is by far the best new music we have heard in years. When I heard your voice, Tracyanne, I was hooked and haven’t stopped listening since. Although different styles and sounds, hearing you for the first time reminded me of when I heard Natalie Merchant of 10,000 Maniacs for the first time. So disctinctive and so wonderful! Hope the band makes it to the states and back to Pittsburgh again. You guys are awesome!
che
said:
19 September 09
Pomona, not Pamona.