It’s entirely possible that I fell in love with a woman last night. Anyone who knows my dating history might find this less-than-surprising, as it has significantly lesbian tendencies, but I never thought I’d find myself completely infatuated with real lesbian – until I met L.P..
With my drag daughter Sandra O. Noshi-Di’n’t, I ventured out to 12 Galaxies to catch the New York-based singer/songwriter last night. It was my first time to the venue, located at 2565 Mission. It’s surprisingly spacious, accommodating and has unexpectedly fabulous acoustics, which was particularly important because I didn’t want to miss a note of L.P.’s breath-taking vocals. 
My friend Martha introduced me to L.P.’s music a few weeks ago, and I was initially hesitant. Let’s be honest. Lesbian musicians carry the somewhat well-earned stereotype of leaning to the side of folk, spoken-word and other artforms for which I’ve traditionally had little affection. Boy, was I surprised when I watched the YouTube video for LP’s new single “Good With You”!
Combining insightful lyrics, blazing guitars and a voice which is at once unique yet familiar, and above all else powerfully expressive, L.P. is genuinely an artist with tremendous potential. Whether or not radio embraces her – they absolutely should, but that’s another story – I certainly have. In the days leading to her concert, I watched her “Wasted” video (from the 2004 opus Urban Sprawl & Alcohol) and added her latest track “Stupid Muthafucka” as my MySpace profile song.
Arriving at the event early, we caught both opening acts. Though local indie folk singer/songwriter jo boyer is clearly talented, the Ice Cream Socialites were a much better fit with my personal musical tastes. Rocco Katastrophe and Jenna Riot really livened things up with their New Wave/emotronic set. 
The dynamic duo had the crowd going with "Drip Drop" and "Make It Last" before closing with the popular "After Party." Sandra and I snapped photos of gorgeous ICS vocalist Jenna Riot before I nestled in with Rocco. It turns out the LOGO Channel “Click List Countdown” favorite is dating DJ Rapidfire, an acquaintance from several weeks ago when I was guest-hosting a scandalous Stop AIDS pole-dancing contest in SOMA. Who knew?<
By the time L.P. took the stage, the audience was primed and ready. Rest assured, though, it was worth the wait -- and then some! L.P. is the rare instance where an artist's power, intensity and vocal quality not only meets but exceeds her already amazing recorded product.
Along with our new friends Ryan and Taylor, seen here with Sandra (who totally had the hots for bearded cutie Taylor) and birthday Jennifer and Nadia (who I couldn't resist snuggling up to), we jammed to L.P.'s fantastic 12-song set. She played favorites from her first two albums, less from the dark, moody, driving Heart-Shaped Scar than its peppier, more pop-oriented 2004 follow-up Urban Sprawl & Alcohol. It suited the venue, the crowd and evening perfectly. I was absolutely glowing when, halfway through the set, she gave me a shout-out from the stage. While I could have done without the bitch sitting next to me smoking pot and screaming in my ear, even that couldn't sour the moment!
Of course, I squealed when L.P. performed "Wasted" (I sang along) and "Good With You." It was really rather touching watching a gay couple and a pair of lesbians seated in the upper level kiss and nuzzle to the gorgeous song, which progressive minded radio programmers need to be all over. It rivals anything Kelly Clarkson or Evanescence might produce.
Hanging with the singer after the show, L.P. is still unsure when SoBe Entertainment will release her yet-to-be-titled third album. When she does, though, I plan to be the first in line to pick it up.
Pollo Del Mar can be found cohostessing BRAIN FARTS interactive trivia show every Wednesday night 7:30-10:30 p.m. at LookOut, 3600 16th Street at Market.
Comments (1)
i feel i am a lesbian starting when i was in grade three in school but i can not show it to my family that i am a lesbian... Untill now, my truly me still in a sicret. I feel in love with the lady she was one of my teacher before I love her smile the way she talk. I like to look it at to the ladys legs especially nice and good looking legs.
now, i am twenty years of age already... but i still not happy... i like to have girlfriend a special lady friend... the lady that they can understand who i am...
I wish i can make love with the lady even if ones but i know it would never be happened because no one likes lesbian especially lesbian like me they don't have any talent...
I am not intellegent in school and i hope i can find out where i do belong in universe...
Sometimes, i ask myself why i burn like this... why i burn with a very poor family and iliterate parents..
Sometimes, i look at to the mirror why your so dam!!!
sometime, i like to kill myself because i feel that nobody loves me... i like to be proud of myself that i am a lesbian...
I do not know what i would like to do...
hope to somebody that like to read my comment just send it to me message in my email add: namerga_2007@yahoo.com.ph
i am looking a good lady or lesbian like me to be my special friend......
Posted by Nic | May 11, 2009 05:47 AM