Neko Case Live from Austin, TX
Published Feb 19, 2007
Recorded in 2003, this Austin City Limits concert features a humbled Neko Case performing eclectic original and cover songs. Case begins the television taping by expressing admiration for the program, admitting shes a bit jittery to be there. The nervous energy subsides quickly, as Case, Kelly Hogan, Jon Rauhouse and Tom V. Ray effortlessly bring classics like "Favourite, "Deep Red Bells and a yet-to-be released "Maybe Sparrow to life. Inspired covers include live staple "Hex by Freakwaters Catherine Irwin and a fun "Buckets of Rain by Bob Dylan. Cases bashful banter rarely charms the audience but her beautiful performance definitely does.
(New West)