The first video is that of Beats Antique performing 'Beauty Beats:'
(Beats Antique Video of Sidecar Tommy, David Satori and Zoe Jakes performing at Lightning in a Bottle and TempleSF 2008.)Below, I've also included a solo performance of Zoe Jakes since through the first video I was hoping for more of her dancing since creating a musical accompaniment for her is what was the genesis of the band and it's gypsy calliope sound.
That's just my description. For some info on the second video:
(http://www.rachelbrice.com. May 14th, 2009 Broadway Studios, SF CA. Photos: http://photos.jenniferyee.com/gallery... My brother introduced me to their music.
I love the fusion of so many influences, and at certain times lately - it's the only music that fits.
Thanks for the tip, HM!Deep in the heart of the forest, strains of unique and intertwining instruments play
Waving off the day, welcoming the darkling heated night
The dancers sway, concentrating with all their might
The slightest movement, broad and concentrated: round and tight
Expanding ever outward, sequins in the light
All are watching, enthralled, barely a quarrel or bare knuckle fight
As their eyes are captured by smoky lids opening and closing right
Up until the end, the magic unbroken, far into the early starlit pre-light.