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Caitlin's avatar

If I'm having a shit stressed morning and my ducks won't be herded I throw your voice at myself in my gardening work truck, singing my face off. Restored I get back at the day. Ever grateful gardener over here.

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Caroline Rouwalk's avatar

Happy 20th Release Anniversary for Blacklisted, still a favorite that I listen to regularly. Thank you for being a beast among flowers.🥰

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Leslie Harrison's avatar

“A beast amongst flowers.” That’s an awesome description. 😊

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Julie's avatar

Neko, I so enjoyed your show last night in Jersey City. It was stellar and worth the 4-year wait since I last saw you perform. Oftentimes when I go to my favorite artists' shows, I feel a little sad when the night is over. Not last night -- I walked out into the rainy night with a happy smile on my face, thinking about the beautiful songs, your incredible voice, and the connection with you, the band, and everyone in the room. Thank you, xoxo!

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Tony's avatar

Looking forward to seeing you on Thursday in Brooklyn. And this is a kind of whiny note...I sure wish it wasn't a stand up place and there should at least be an older/distinguished or old/decrepit small section for us older fans with a chair or two nad yeah Furnace Room & Blacklisted are my fave albums...In 10 days Jason isbell, Gaslight Anthem and you are all playing NYC stand up places and man I would have loved to see all 3. But I had to pace myself and will only be seeing you....loved the way you described how it feels singing-it feels beautiful, pure and mostly holy when I get to hear you live-and just fucking amazed at the sound that comes out your mouth.

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Stephen Hart.'s avatar

Mornin' Neko.

Me, My Wife, and my Sister in Law saw you and the band in Boston last night. It was fantastic.

We were talking about your amazing voice as we walked to the car afterwards and I said..."I'm sure she's got some sort of serious regimen the whole day leading up to the show". Haha! Just read this hilarious dispatch. You're not alone. I'm a drummer and I can't eat before a show...and I need to go off in a corner to warm up. Can't "hang out" til after. Enjoy the rest of your tour!

Peace.

Stephen Hart. Quincy MA.

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Eugene King's avatar

Chicken. Or hell, maybe rattlesnake...

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Joanna's avatar

Happy Birthday to a WONDER that has me pull-out and process emotions better than what my insurance can afford!

The World is a better place with You in it

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Chris Papps's avatar

Neko you write so well, putting all the vulnerability on display. I played in an amateur (hang on we did get cash?) band, playing......original music! my pre gig regime included panic and anxiety mingled with obsessively polishing my guitar neck and strings. You give of yourself and I hope all the internet dicks shrivel from your awesomeness, If I'm one of them well I will shrivel as well. People who are genuine bring you joy and that is worth writing about and more importantly, singing about. Thanks so much.

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Elena's avatar

I’m so sorry about your well, the image of lighting taking it out is quite beautiful and intriguing but fuck, that’s some expensive, tragic imagery.

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rick's avatar

ok- VERY important question here... i just need to know

when you want to watch a cartoon, what is your favorite?

sure hope the tour goes well and i am bummed i will miss this round

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Cameron's avatar

That struggle is real. I once played drums at an outdoor show on a 100 degree day after eating nachos and was changed forever. 😬

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Riot Grrl's avatar

LOVE.

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Justin Belshe's avatar

Is that treats made out of chickens, or treats made *for* chickens?

...or both? :-o

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Leslie Harrison's avatar

All the greatest singers look like they are having a baby out of their mouth when they sing. That’s why I’ve always been happy to pay good money to see you live and get there early so I can be up front (also so I can lean on the barrier because I’m getting old and I’m a little short so I don’t want to spend the entire show staring at the back of some guys neck). I’ll be 6 weeks post op from a total hysterectomy for your show next week and I was considering not going because of all the standing and the crowd, etc. but I’m gonna brave it just to see you birth that mouth baby, especially since I’m officially no longer able to give birth to an actual baby. Maybe it will inspire me to “give birth” in an artistic way. 😊

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Katja's avatar

❤️

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ladylazarus's avatar

Love you.

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