Wendy Woo

Acoustic at the D-Note

Wendy Woo at the D-Note. Photo: Shelby McQuilkin.
When a girl can come up onstage with a guitar and singlehandedly get the dance floor filled with people, you know she’s good.
Friday night at the D-note in Olde Town Arvada, opening for Something Underground, Wendy Woo left her band at home and treated a greatly appreciative audience to a 90-minute “unplugged” set. A staple in the Denver local music scene, Woo has attracted a large following over the years with her acoustic pop/rock sound and memorable songwriting. With no band to back her up, it still was apparent what has drawn her fans. Her aggressive, high-energy playing style and powerful vocals arrested our attention from the jump, and her natural, unassuming stage presence kept us engaged. Within a few songs the dance floor was filled with happy people, mouthing the words of her songs as she played—just as if a full band was backing her up.
Sheer talent can attract people’s attention, and Wendy Woo certainly has that in spades; but to keep their attention for an hour and a half with only her own guitar to back her up—that takes a bit more. Woo plays and sings with a passion and heartfelt intensity that lets you know she loves what she does, and draws you into that passion. Friday night at the D-note, Wendy Woo took a guitar and proved that she’s not only a great musician, but a great entertainer, and a consummate professional.

Posted: January 25, 2010