BAEBLE CONCERTS: Holly Miranda at Littlefield

An air conditioning malfunction during our show with Holly Miranda (put on with Brooklyn Vegan and Littlefield) could be considered either a blessing or a curse. But this engagement of the sweaty, pseudo-delirious audience members, mixed with fans blowing the performer's hair in epic directions seems to suggest the former. Sure, it was a little steamy on site. But for the hundreds of people that showed up to experience the unique filming, it gave a determined sense of camaraderie. Holly summed it up nicely; "after this, we'll all take a nice cold shower... together."

Holly seems to know how to sum a few things up, thumbing through tunes both intense and inviting as our latest concert release video wears on, talking about life and friends amidst cries of enjoyment and love. A few guests circled in and out like spectres, some with horns, violins, or in one example, a slew of sleigh bells. Her band also rips through the set, soaked through by the end with a combination of working hard and playing harder in the Brooklyn heat.

In this, our latest concert release, don't let Holly's stature fool you. She has both a violently pretty face and a emotionally satiated voice, filled with texture. There is no shortage of rocking and wailing here, adding a warm electricity into the already humid air. This warmth, however, will be more than welcome when you fire up this video. - Joe Puglisi