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The Scissor Sisters played Dallas tonight and it was one of the most energy-filled concerts I've ever been to. The crowd was mixed, some really into it and dancing, others hanging back. The venue was crowded, but not packed. Ana Matronic said it was the most people they have played for outside of New York City...I'll take it with a grain of salt, but that's what she said.

I thoroughly enjoyed the show. Jake and Ana are very theatrical, while the working heart of the band lies low. Still, I was amazed by the guitar solos - something you rarely hear in rock today - maybe because the emo-kids don't really know how to play. They played all of the hits, and a few other songs - and I knew them all. Let's hear it for the extended version of Filthy/Gorgeous!

I love their music, not that it's anything new, but it's just a good smash up of styles from the sixties, seventies and eighties along with an ironic twist that comes from the band's personalities. You can easily see where the B-52's, Elton John, David Bowie and the New York Dolls all play a part in their music with a little disco thrown in.

We saw some people we knew, but never did find John, Brendan, Mike and David. Sad because I really wanted to see John's fabulous outfit. Still, fewer drag queens and club kids than was expected. Lot's of bears. Lot's of dancing.

Loved the opening act, Wigs on Sticks.

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I wish I had seen them on the first tour. Chris said that he saw them at a little place with an audience of about 150. that was before I moved to Dallas. Obviously the word is out...to an extent. The crowd was pretty much filled with gays and their hags. Still, I think I saw Bea Arthur out there.

Chris said that the energy was a bit higher with the larger crowd, but there wasn't as much banter as there was talking to a small crowd - oh, and they have more songs!

I was really impressed by the guitar work by all of the fellows. I think people would dismiss them as a gay garage band act, but these guys really have their chops.