Photos by G.
Dan Black
Dan Black is back! The British singer made his return to the live stage after a 2 year absence (where does the time go?!) on December 3, 2012 at Le Baron in New York as part of the Absolut Encore Series at Le Baron Chinatown. He performed a 10 song set that mixed old songs and also debuted 4 new tracks. Dan Black fans will be happy to know that his new material is upbeat and catchy and will please those like me who love his debut album “((Un)).”
Dan Black
Backed with a 2 piece band (who wore a rabbit and bear mask, respectively), Dan Black premiered (and these titles are tentative) “Plastic Heart,” “Blown Away” “Let Me Get Back,” and “Hot in There.” The packed house loved what they heard and Dan Black was very happy to have received such a positive response. The set was not all new material however, and he also played “Symphonies,” “U + Me,” “Pump My Pumps,” “Ecstasy,” “Alone” and his funky cover of Missy Elliot’s “Pass That Dutch.”
Dan Black
I spoke with Dan after the show and he divulged the following information – he’s married with a baby boy (side note: he introduced me to his wife and she was just lovely); they live in France; and most importantly – the new album will be released in the Spring of 2013 (and first single to come in January 2013) with a tour to follow. I can’t wait! Thanks Dan for another great show and we will see you in 2013!
The setlist was:
Plastic Heart (New Song)
U + Me
Symphonies
Blown Away (New Song)
Pump My Pumps
Let Me Get Back (New Song)
Pass That Dutch
Hot in There (New Song)
Alone
Encore:
Ecstasy
