The Wainwright Family Christmas Hour
Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at Carnegie Hall

After a string of concerts this was a very pleasant way to welcome in the holiday season. In my attempt to get into the christmas spirit I met up with Adam (emily sadly missing this time) to watch Rufus be welcomed back to the wonderful and grand theater of Carnegie Hall. This show wasnt nearly as polished or rehearsed as the last one, but it was humble and friendly and made me feel for the first time this season, in the christmas spirit. Rufus, who stayed out of the spotlight for most of the evening, was supported by other rather fascinating characters:
Laurie Anderson and her instruments that went unplayed, David Byrne, Jimmy Fallon, Linda Thompson, Lou Reed, the dude from third rock from the son, Mark Antony and his flailing hands that didnt even flail to the rythym and Teddy Thompson who spoke the real truth about christmas. The appearances of the Lumberjack and the hurdy gurdy are some of the highlights..because well it just goes to show you that your family is fucked up even if your rufus wainwright!

Here is rufus in his elf-like hat with the lumberjack on background vocals. magical.




Here is the whole motley crew singing the closing song.




and this....well, this may be the most meaningful holiday song there is to me...