Psst, Here's the Dirt: GOSSIP is Good!

It was a sizzling hot Saturday night in October because the Gossip rolled into town to heat up our cold bones.  The Wonder Ballroom was sold out for the local band done good, the Gossip, who made a rare appearance here in Portland.  The vibe was high and the crowd was wowed as the band showed off their superior musical skills.  With powerful vocals, sublime drums, and amazing axe men, this group showed why they are crazy loved all over the world.  With a new release out — Music for Men — they’ve embarked on an extensive U.S. tour and are primed to gain a cult following stateside.  If you haven’t heard them — now is the time.  Their lyrics are filled with beauty and vulnerability and speak to many who feel marginalized, especially those in the LGBT community.  Here’s a band who wears their humanity on their sleeve — I love them.  Still, they know how to rock and we all get invited to their party.  It’s uncanny how they can get the curmudgeonliest among us to shake our booties.  Buy their music people!  If we’re lucky they will soon book more shows here.  Judging by the show on Saturday, Portland is ready for more Gossip.  The venue was filled to the gills, with many more outside left wanting.  Powerful, amazing and sexy, we need more of what they got.  Here’s to the Gossip — you know your stuff.  Thanks for bringing your magic to the hometown crowd.  It’s a little colder without you here.  We miss you already and can’t wait til next time.