Soulful British R&B singer-songwriter Jessie Ware made a stop at the Neptune Theater last week during the west coast leg of her North American tour. Jessie mentioned that she’s constantly been on the road for the past year and will be taking some time off as soon as the tour is over in a few days. Dave Okumu, who produced Jessie’s debut album Devotion, opened with his band The Invisible, and later joined her on stage.
Jessie Ware
The Invisible
Sometimes everything just comes together right with a voice and the songs that voice joins. Exhibit A: Hawaiian singer/songwriter Kimie’, who’s in Seattle tomorrow night to open for the Green (she appeared on their album, The Green). The self-taught guitarist (she grabbed her dad’s guitar) has influences such as Barrington Levy, Amy Winehouse and Bob Marley, released her latest work, To the Sea this year. The optimistic artist, who said “There can always be something good to come out of the bad and I like finding beautiful surprises in things,” shares that view in her lovely music. So hit the Market early tomorrow, enjoy her mix of reggae, R&B and soul. Don’t miss her!
Kimie’ – photo by Regina Tode
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LIZ, an awesome singer from California, was one of Charli XCX’s openers at Neumos. With two singles out already on Mad Decent (label of Diplo, Zeds Dead), her music recalls the good parts of all those ’90s popular R&B songs – for real. We want her back in Seattle!
LIZ – photos by Kirk Stauffer
The dream pop band from Brooklyn, Au Revoir Simone, made a stop at Neumos on October 27th. Members Erika Forster, Annie Hart and Heather D’Angelo all play keyboards and sing, and the band’s songs have been featured in numerous movies and TV shows. They are touring in support of their fourth album, Move In Spectrums. CALLmeKAT and Wild Ones opened.
Au Revoir Simone
CALLmeKAT
Wild Ones
The expressive and talented Janelle Monáe charmed fans at Showbox SoDo last Wednesday. Three albums into her career, she’s been nominated for – and won – many awards. She’s also one wonderful COVERGIRL. With her was label mate and musical collaborator Roman GianArthur. All photos by Dana Pleasant:
Janelle Monáe
Roman GianArthur