Hannah Georgas makes up for it all - Hillside Saturday 2011

The elusive Hannah Georgas has evaded me for some time and when I finally did catch her the circumstances, being a brief, free, outdoor, freezing-cold show in March were far from ideal. That had left a negative impression of her live performance with me despite having really enjoyed her release on disc. Her weekend at Hillside would do away with this notion and replace it with the cheery feelings I'd hoped for. It all started with the magnificent workshop she shared with Mother Mother and Dan Mangan. But then again, being in that company is bound to make everything I see rose-coloured. Speaking of which, the red-headed songstress came out dressed in an all pink summer outfit for her sunny afternoon set. Going through a solid number of cuts from the album along with her three-piece backing band, she was much more outgoing and upbeat than the previous winter session, and come to think of it I probably was too. Bang, Bang You're Dead, Lovers Breakdown and Chit Chat were all great before a chilled out version of The Beat Stuff. In finale she demanded that we all get up and dance with her and this time we were more than happy to for Dancefloor! After this redemption I was more than pleased to find her shirking the gospel hour to participate in the other workshop and treat us to This is Good. Sorry for doubting your Hannah, it is good again!