Went to see Cat Power perform last fall and this guy opened… Willis Earl Beal. His temptuous soul piercing voice, mixed to the sounds of homemade percussion, toy music recordings, an occasional piano sound, and set to the scene of scantly clad manikins in lingerie that he taunted and seduced on stage - made for one of the more interesting acts I’ve seen in a while. It demanded I look up his story, and let’s just say, if you write him a letter it is stated he will draw you a picture in return. He was discovered while living in Albuquerque, New Mexico when he began leaving music recordings and self drawn portraits around town in hopes of finding a girl friend. Pretty cool if you ask me… Non-the less you should see this guy play for yourself if he comes around. I have no doubts you will hear more of him in the future…
(Source: twodragsoflife.com)
