Little Boots, Shepherds Bush Empire, December 10th
Little Boots played Shepherds Bush Empire on December 10th
Wednesday, 16, Dec 2009 02:26
Friday evenings in London are about going out and painting the town whatever colour you like, having fun with the people you enjoy the most and dancing away your worries.
So, what better way could you possibly start your Friday evening off than going to spend some time with the feelgood electro pop of Little Boots?
Shepherds Bush Empire hosted this event which gathered a mixed crowd. Everyone from pregnant women, student types, and even quite a few portly gentlemen sipping on their Guinesses were present, showing Boots ability to attract a very very diverse crowd!
Boots arrived at 9:35pm, with the stage decorated with a massive metallic skull that our lady was standing under whilst playing the keyboard to a rather eerie introductory number. However, it wasn't before long that the robe came off and the entertainer we know came through, clad in hot pants and all. The majority of the show followed in the trend of rather up eat songs which were a perfect start for the weekend. A few songs that were played showed that Boots truly is a performance artist that dances to the beat of her very own unique drum.
Hands were waving in the air and the occasional glow stick or two was out as well... and when top ten hit Remedy was played towards the end of her set, the crowd was in the palms of Boots' hands, dancing and singing along enthusiastically. The short set (ending at 10:45) was finished with an encore in which Little Boots came out in a pyjama-style robe, playing a ballad on the piano. However, the crowd seemed less than interested in this choice as Boots struggled to make her voice heard over the loud conversations going on amongst those in the crowd.
Overall, a good show. Boots was very happy to be performing and doing what she loves, and the crowd seemed to have enjoyed themselves heartily, and in the end, that's the reason why people go to gigs. Brilliant Friday night: Mission accomplished.
Valerie Haberman