Amy X Neuburg - voice and electronics

Although Amy is from San Francisco, I had never heard her perform a whole set so it was great to hear the wide range of her repertoire. She often enhances her singing and vocalizing with looping and very cool electronic effects. What I particularly liked is how she incorporates the electronics into the performance rather, than as so often one sees,
heads buried in the equipment. One Schubert inspired piece she sang along with her past 24 year old self. Another song began with the looping sounds of her brushing her teeth on stage. The songs were both clever and lovely and a treat to hear. We met for lunch the next day and I asked about some of her gear: Drum Kat - midi drum pad. This has 12 physical pads but many more available with the click of a switch. She plays these pads with drumsticks which adds to the great visual as well as aural performance.