Kimbra headlined in Seattle at the Neptune Theatre at what appeared to be a sellout show. Soon after her four-member band came on stage, Kimbra appeared in a cape that flowed like butterfly wings. The silver platform shoes completed her outfit. She began her set with “I’m Wishing,” an 80-year-old Disney song, followed by four […]
Back from my annual pilgrimage to Austin. SXSW seemed to get back to its roots this year – lack of huge names and more emerging performers. Armed with my camera, here’s how I’ve summed up a few of this year’s artists … Best New Find – Natalie Prass (made a point of seeing her twice) […]
London-based sisters Colette and Hannah Thurlow, known as 2:54, headlined at Barboza in support of their recent album, The Other I. They were joined by Joel Porter (bass) and Alex Robins (drums). The Scottish duo Honeyblood – Stina Marie Claire Tweeddale and Cat Myers – opened. I caught them again at SXSW last week. 2:54 […]
Rarely do I see an opener get this much attention from the audience, but Rachel Platten had the crowd yelling for more after every song in her 20-minute set. Accompanied by Craig Meyer on drums, the Showbox at the Market performance was the first stop of the 30+ city US tour with Andy Grammer and […]
Former Gossip Girl actress-turned-songstress Leighton Meester, played at Showbox at the Market last week in support of her new debut album, Heartstrings, whose title track opened the show. Leighton was backed by the 5-member Check in the Dark that included Jeff Trott, who produced the album with her. “I love you Leighton” and “You’re beautiful” […]