Sarah Jaffe at La Zona Rosa

In the stagnant, muggy evening air of Austin at La Zona Rosa, Sarah Jaffe was a breath of fresh air. The Rhett Miller-dubbed “jewel of the evening, Texas’ own” Jaffe was playing to a different crowd than I’ve seen her perform for in the past. Though she and headliners Old 97s are both Texas natives, their musical styles are quite different, and Jaffe had to compete against the audience’s yapping during her set.

When Jaffe was done, and after thanking her bandmates and tourmates one last time, she had drummed up a strong and sincere round of applause, and a line formed to purchase her music and say hello to her in the back of the venue, at the merch table. Once again, Jaffe is proving that with devastating talent and a sincere, good heart, you can win over fans wherever you go.