Ami Saraiya at Hideout

I've seen Ami And The Outcome play to some small crowds, but I think that's due to the nature of the places themselves, small and intimate taverns or cafes. These places don't necessarily fill out. I like that they can do small. 'Cause they can do big crowds like at The Hideout. Ami And The O have always commanded a good crowd at The Hideout. They played before Chaperone, and this band will do Subterranean I think this month with Julie Meckler. As venues go, Hideout is a small shrine of local subcultural scenes. It's out of the way but it's seen all kinds of action. You don't just wander in there. It's in the middle of an industrial zone on Wabansia. I still marvel at it's location. So Ami played The Hideout Friday 7 January. They have at least 3 new songs that they are playing regularly in their sets. "Cattle Prod-Hands" is one. They tap dance in another. If you are already a fan of Ami And The O then these songs are a further refinement of what you have come to like. It has that same post-ragtime period jazz swing, only without the piano. You got other instruments that give Ami that time-shift, like the accordion. In the old days they would stick you in the ethnic or world section of Tower Records...that's right. They use violin, cello, you know, weirdo instruments. To know this band is to be introduced to all the cultures that they draw inspiration from, like Bollywood. She will make you a fan of Bollywood. Well, at the very least you will become a fan of Ami And The Outcome, in part because of Bollywood. So this band is awesome to behold love as well as on CD. Live is where all the quirks come out. They got all kinds of shows coming up.

Zig