Report from Lady Gaga CD Release Party
October 31, 2008
ArjanWrites reader Brian B. headed to NYC's Highline Ballroom earlier this week for Lady Gaga's official CD release party. The singer was performing together with a bunch of her pals including Semi-Precious Weapons, The Ones, Fritz Helder, The Daisy Spurs, Cazwell and Amanda Leopore. "I don't know much about Lady Gaga or any of the New York-based acts that opened for her, but the night proved to be fun, sexy, raucous and surprising," Brian writes me. Read on for this report.
The Ones: Beastie Boys? Keith Haring-inspired paint smocks? Thoughts that came to mind. But they were fun.
The Daisy Spurs + DJ Bill Coleman: I don't know what to think of this group, self-described as "gogocuntrypunkmashupelectrohouse" but I loved them. So sexy. Great mix of energy, music, and fun dancing.
Cazwell featuring Amanda Lepore: Several cocktails consumed, things are getting a little fuzzy. The set featured two memorable moments. First, his hit song "I See Beyonce At Burger King," featuring an uncanny hair-teased look-alike, and a couple songs with the audacious Amanda Lepore. It was the first time I've seen her perform and not just pout about a club. She is a mainstay in this scene, and of course her clothes came off in the end.
Semi Precious Weapons: Loved these glam guys. So much fun. "Her Hair! Her Hair! Her Hair is on Fire!" Though they have a big following already, they just earned another one in me. They were my favorite surprise of the night. Plus, I developed a big, fat crush on drummer Dan Crean.
Lady Gaga: Finally, Lady Gaga took the stage to a roaring and adoring crowd. She performed five songs off her new CD including "Paparazzi," "Love Game," "Poker Face," "The Fame" and she closed with her hit, "Just Dance." I have to say, she commanded the room. In most concerts, my eyes tend to wander to the back-up dancers, but my eyes remained fixated on her. Per your recent post, is Lady Gaga the next Kylie or Roisin? Doubt it. Butshe has a good run
ahead of her and it will be fun to see her take off.