Alice Brings Wonderland!!
by LBunny on 4/12/13Bowery Ballroom - New YorkRating: 5 out of 5Fans have been waiting years for the return of Alice Smith. And she knew that. Which is why she gave us exactly what we came to see... a SHOW! Even before the moment she slinked on the stage in a form-fitting leopard-printed dress, Smith announced her entrance in song, working the masses -- which included actress (and Diana Ross offspring!) Tracee Ellis Ross -- into a frenzy. For the next hour and a half, she blended her knack for crafting great songs with a powerhouse voice and a commanding stage presence that both wowed and woke up those of us who endured the 10 PM start time and the lackluster opening act. With a healthy dose of tracks from her debut album "For Lovers, Dreamers & Me" and her newest release "She", we were given our old faves and soon to be new ones. Then she was joined onstage by her husband, Citizen Cope, for a cover of Prince's classic "Pop Life" and the crowd literally went wild. If Alice Smith is coming to your town, do yourself a favor and go see her. Seriously. And get plenty of sleep beforehand, because you won't be able to once she's done with you. You'll be haunted by her performance throughout the night and into the next day. She's just THAT amazing!!
