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A venue with an old-world charm, an elegantly artistic backdrop, and a diverse, eclectic bunch of people – with classical music, a violin, a cello, and a theatre troupe, you’d be forgiven for initially getting the wrong idea about Amanda Palmer ’s show. However the audience; interspersed with costumes, mimes, goths and painted faces, waited in keen anticipation for one woman and her piano.

Australian violinist Lyndon Chester kicked the night off in spectacular fashion, playing some amazingly beautiful pieces and was followed by cellist Zoe Keating (USA), who had the audience mesmerized by the haunting tones of her instrument. Shortly after this the MC for the night (Stephen from the Brisbane-based theatre group The Danger Ensemble) announced that Amanda Palmer had been killed, and thus the main part of the show began!

After being carried onstage by The Danger Ensemble, shrouded and veiled, and seated on her piano stool, Amanda promptly burst into Astronaut: A Short History of Nearly Nothing, which was enthusiastically received by the ecstatic crowd and was quickly followed by the quieter and more contemplative Ampersand. The set consisted of songs from the solo album Who Killed Amanda Palmer – including Blake Says,Runs in the Family and the singles Leeds United and Oasis, as well as older Dresden Dolls songs such as Bad Habit, Half Jack and Kaledrina – which included a riveting performance by Mark of The Danger Ensemble. Also two fabulous covers – Radiohead’s Creep, performed by Amanda on the ukulele, and My Favourite Things – which had the audience laughing, cheering and singing all at once. Lyndon, who accompanied on many songs, and Amanda played off one another in a style that was, for some fans, sadly reminiscent of old Dolls shows.

The set also included a stirring performance of Strength Through Music, which included a reading of the names of those killed and injured in the Colombine school shootings, in tribute. Throughout this song the audience was utterly, and respectfully, silent – completely mesmerized by the lyrics and the tragically haunting music on stage.

The night finished with an encore consisting of the upbeat, tongue-twistingly fast Dresden Dolls song Girl Anachronism, which had the audience jumping, singing and screaming in a fitting end to the evening. After the show Amanda and The Danger Ensemble showed the personable natures which have made them so popular by staying and mingling with the fans. They certainly succeeded in making sure that everyone went home that night with the memories of a great rock show.

If you go to a show make sure you donate to The Danger Ensemble – they are an amazingly talented group of performers who are touring with Amanda completely unpaid and they need your support! If you missed the shows but still wish to help, go here: http://www.dangerensemble.com/donate