All That Glitters: Patrick Wolf and the Nylon Music Tour

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WEDNESDAY: South London singer-songwriter Patrick Wolf may be best known for his androgynous garb and over-the-top theatrics. But glitz and glamor aside, Wolf is an incredibly talented musician. Not many artists today can successfully mix ukulele, viola, french horn and piano with electronic sampling.

This cluster of noise miraculously comes together in a mix that is somehow devoid of musical clutter. Loosely labeled "romantic folk," songs like "Magic Position" and "Hard Times" showcase Wolf's penchant for cramming as much into a song as possible.

Not to mention the fact he does all of this decked head to toe in body glitter and sequined tights.

» Rock & Roll Hotel, 1353 H St NE; Wed., June 24, 6:30 p.m., $18, 202-388-7625, rockandrollhoteldc.com.

Written by Express' Brian Austin
Photo courtesy Gered Mankowitz