i n addition to that, a guy that can fill in on piano and accordion. Playing with a band is fun, engaging and different, sometimes it's hard to transfer the songs from just me to the band. To be able to make things work, when playing with people on a timely basis, they need to be able to follow my lead and watch me all the time. I am the conductor. I am running the show, controlling the band with my movements. My drummer is awesome like that, she sees me breathe and knows a change is coming.
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RISING: Are there any particular artists/ bands that you feel are good examples of an ace live show? Sarah: The Dresden Dolls, they are just the piano player and drummer and with those two instruments they put up the best live show I've ever seen. Every beat they hit together, it's minimalistic, not exactly a Super Bowl half time show, just real music. Their performances make me cry every time. I think I've seen them 15 times by now.