I was simply amazed by this Saturday's show at New Delhi restaurant. The dance performances were out of this world, from the opening performance with the Dhol Rhythms troupe to Vicki's Solo performance. The night started out with a classical Indian performance to set the scene, an energetic Tabla duet, then Bhangra, bellydance, rajasthani gypsy dance & a fiery bhangra solo by Vicki. It was Hot Hot Hot!

Here's my synapsis of the night.

Jill, Sarah, Frederique, Vicki - Hot night still buzzing in my head!
Last night's performances at Palace on Wheels, our most recent stop on the Electric Vardo, was simply amazing.

I woke up this morning (ok, afternoon) still on a buzz from all of the sultry performances.

The night started out with some live classical Indian music by Ben Kunin on Sarod, followed by a bang-up tabla duo with Jim Santi Owen and Tim Whitter - aka "Tabla Rasa", Jimmy Love on the decks warming the crowd up for the Dhol Rhythms Dance Troupe.

Dhol Rhythms Kicked up the energy into the sky with their highly energetic Bhangra dance performance, followed by some more tracks by Jimmy, and then ... the dance solos ...

Jill Parker slithers her way onto the floor for a seriously moving solo performance (goose bumps), in her usual rock solid vivid style that is trademarked as Jill and truly unique each time she dances. You have to experience Jill to know what I am talking about, it is undescribable - simply breathtaking in every way ...

followed by a brilliant Rajasthani Gypsy dance performance by Ultra Gypsy's Sarah - Gorgeously dressed in the traditional costume of the early gypsys back in India (like I would know :), she spins, she sways, she drops perfectly balanced moves in a whirlwind of passion all her own - the music, her movement, her expression captured my mind and soul. I was born in Rajasthan and have never been back. My mom was captured by her essence when we saw her at July's Electric Vardo, upon Sarah's return from India. My mom looked at me and said her performance really took her back to her childhood watching the local dancers performing. Sarah has somehow captured the essence of the local culture there and brought it back to share with us. That in itself is an especially rare treasure that she holds.

Following that I got to play a couple of tracks to warm up For fredeique's set ...

and then ...

The sexy rockin tribal Electric vibes, like a wind from the east, flow onto the floor, it's Frederique ... by now i'm on stimulation overload (and happy about it), Frederique takes the floor and captures the audience with her powerful expression and smooth yet fierce motion, continuing the flow of heated energy shared with the crowd. After Jill & Sarah's performances, how can anybody continue the flow of lava-like fire. I know someone - Frederique. Yup, if anybody can hold that essence and keep the goose bumps raised on my skin, it is her - and she did.

Following Frederique's set, I spun a few more tracks leading up to Vicki Virk's Solo Performance.
The girl hit the stage, sparks flying from her feet, in an energetic hoppin bhangra set, followed by Jimmy Love spinning bhangra while the crowd danced till the end of the night.

I can't imagine a better night ... Jill, Sarah, Frederique, Vicki - all in one night at one place. Oh yeah baby, sorry if you missed it.
I'm still feeling all dreamy from the night.