Be a living statue at a Dresden Dolls show

Liz and Zoe at the Dresden Dolls

LOCATION: The Black Cat (14th and T) TIME: October 27th EQUIPMENT: $cover, costume, love of hammy theatrical display

I first saw the Dresden Dolls early this year. Stopping by Iota one Sunday afternoon for a drink, my friend Liz and I noticed the poster for the band that night, which quoted some reviews that mentioned the band's cult following in Boston; people would sometimes arrive at performances in costume to honor the lead singer Amanda Palmer's previous career as a street mime. So - as you may have noticed, it doesn't take much to persuade me to put on my pink wig.

The show was absolutely amazing: a crackling and charismatic performance. We twirled our feather boas and waltzed back and forth across the dance floor. Amanda and Brian came up to us after the performance to compliment us on our silliness, so Liz (whose antennae are always perked for a celebrity encounter), invited them for pie and an interview for her friend's zine.

You can read Amanda's diary for some interesting insights on what it's like to be a sincere artist struggling with newfound success in the music industry, and this essay for some tips on being a living statue. They're coming back to DC on October 27th - a great chance to rehearse your Halloween costume, or an excuse for another one altogether.