Anybody know/like Vienna Teng?

[PrinceofWands]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ5IeZSSwFU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlmhMS_luX8

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vienna_Teng

She's playing in Portland on Monday, and I'm thinking about going. Wondering if anyone has seen her live to give a review/rating/recommendation?

 

[Savarak]

I saw her play when she came to Tucson, she's pretty, talented, and entertaining... Go see her show!

 

[Savarak]

I saw her play when she came to Tucson, she's pretty, talented, and entertaining... Go see her show!

Oh, wow, it was exactly one year minus a week ago

 

[SKORPI0]

Never heard of her till now. :\

But I like these in bulk, alternator size. :hmm:

 

[Tristicus]

Get beaten and emotionally abused for years by your mother, have the first girl you're with cheat on you and the woman you marry only be with you to get children and tell me men are cruel. People are cruel, not just the men.

First YouTube comment.

Sounds like some emo beyotch.

 

[Leros]

I've been listening to her music for the past 30 minutes. I like it.

http://viennateng.com/

 

[PrinceofWands]

Thanks Savarak, tickets bought. Not used to spending under $40 for two tickets any more. Kind of a nice change.

 

[Wnh5001]

not bad. thanks for teh share!

 

[DaveSimmons]

I started listening to her after she did a live radio performance for KMTT (Seattle) which was quite good. I haven't seen her live but based on that I'd say it's worth going.

Sounds like some emo beyotch.

Nope, she's closer to A Fine Frenzy or Loreena McKennit (mood not Celtic trappings) than to Alannis or Tori Amos.

 

[RichieZ]

went to high school with her, never heard her music but I have a coworker who loves her and went to a show in SF and raved about it

 

[GeneValgene]

i heard a rumor that she has a CS degree from stanford, and used to work for cisco

 

[DaveSimmons]

i heard a rumor that she has a CS degree from stanford, and used to work for cisco

The all-knowing Google says both are true:

Wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vienna_Teng

Interview:
http://www.artima.com/intv/escape.html

 

[Nik]

I rike her but she taste more rike koolaid

 

[maddogchen]

Gravity is my favorite song

 

[zanejohnson]

oh wow, she's really talented

 

[zanejohnson]

she has so much "soul" in her voice, i love it!

 

[zanejohnson]

she reminds me an older, more experienced amy lee

 

[StageLeft]

Some years ago somebody on anandtech mentioned her so I checked her site out and DLed some songs, she has some good ones. I've since heard this one every once in a blue moon elsewhere:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8nypWKa_aU

Or maybe it was one of her other ones I heard, but she definitely has talent.

EDIT: This one is her more famous one, I think: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKDXe0FP2wc&feature=related

 

[timosyy]

Surprised there are no links to songs off her newest album on here... pretty amazing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYb-cNOxe8w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLySk3i4dFI

 

[BoomerD]

I'm a big fan of her little sister, Poon Teng.

 

[Taejin]

BIGGEST FUCKING FAN RIGHT HERE!

 

[Imported]

Been listening to her for years.

 

[PrinceofWands]

Went to the show last night.

WOW!

Seriously, amazing. I knew she was going to be amazing from listening to her, but I had no idea Alex Wong was going to blow me away like he did. That guy is about four talented musicians in one supercharged dude.

The opener, Sarah Watkins, was also fun and enjoyable. It's not often you get a blend of back mountain fiddle playing with hippie folk vibes.

The venue was pretty cool, if not the most comfortable seats. Probably about 100 person capacity. Very intimate. Alcohol and healthy bar food within arms reach was nice too.

I'm so glad I got to see her before she starts grad school. She still has a dozen or so dates left on this tour, so if anyone has the chance GO SEE HER before it's too late.