It’s always exciting to see a talented local musician work his or her way up the ladder of success—and from being able to drop a two-hour set on any night of the week to playing at Goldenvoice’s Chella event with Norteño icons Los Tucanes de Tijuana, there’s nothing that Giselle Woo can’t do. You can catch her “woo”-ing audiences on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Night Owls’ EP-release show at The Date Shed in Indio, and Saturday, Nov. 9, at Synergy Fest at Dateland Park in Coachella. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/GiselleWooandTheNightOwls. Woo recently answered The Lucky 13; here is what she had to say.
What was the first concert you attended?
The Up in Smoke Tour, (a hip-hop tour headlined by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg), in 2000.
What was the first album you owned?
Alanis Morissette, Jagged Little Pill. It was a cassette.
What bands are you listening to right now?
Los Choclok and Natalia Lafourcade.
What artist, genre or musical trend does everyone love, but you don’t get?
One thing I am thankful for is the ability to adapt and evolve with the times. There really isn’t anything I “don’t get,” even if it’s something different than what I believe is amazing or I’m used to.
What musical act, current or defunct, would you most like to see perform live?
(Former local surf-punk band) Las Feas.
What’s your favorite musical guilty pleasure?
Kanye West.
What’s your favorite music venue?
The Date Shed.
What’s the one song lyric you can’t get out of your head?
“Smoke ’em if you got ’em, cuz it’s going down,” LP, “Lost on You.”
What band or artist changed your life? How?
Brandi Carlile. She brought tears to my eyes, which showed me the depth of this career path. When you can spark an emotion like that, it showed me that people CAN find their purpose. She gave me hope.
You have one question to ask one musician. What’s the question, and who are you asking?
Natalia Lafourcade: “Would you like to sing a song with me?”
What song would you like played at your funeral?
“Azul” by me.
Figurative gun to your head, what is your favorite album of all time?
Natalia Lafourcade, Musas, and Coldplay, Parachutes.
What song should everyone listen to right now?
“Para Que Sufrir” by Natalia Lafourcade. (Scroll down to hear it!)
