Expect a show full of modern day classics. Headliner Chrissi Poland fuses soul and electro-pop to deliver a magnificently fun show, full of powerful vocals and enduring character. Emanuel Gibson and Jen Jayden are both blues classicists. They possess that soulful and uncontainable persona that’s necessary for stardom; sure to take their audiences back to the days of sweaty, beer induced blues trances. Newcomers Star and The Sea and The Dedication provide the much needed ingénue factor, introducing themselves with interesting sounds and some recognizable covers that should please the crowd.
Chrissi Poland
This is one artist to follow. Her electro-pop soul, while it could be stylistically compared to Duffy, is in a league on its own. It’s intense, electrifying, and fun, and Poland’s voice is an incredible instrument, full of a lifetime of soul. Additionally, She’s known for her engaging shows and powerful stage presence (she’s toured with pop glam titans Scissor Sisters). Poland is sure to leave her audience with that elevated state of being only a truly exciting and captivating showstopper can create.
Emanuel Gibson
Blues runs through Gibson’s veins and he demonstrates the talents and intrigue of the very best. He is self-described as James Brown meets the Black Keys, and it’s a fitting categorization. He’s also like something of a cross between Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. His show is sure to be one of timeless proportions, and transporting qualities, as his electric guitar and bass tickle your fancy and remind the audience of ‘simpler’ times.
Jen Jayden & The Greenstone
Jen Jayden’s vocal mood and performance style bring to mind the great Janis Joplin, soulful and scratchy in all the right places, whispery and enticing in all the best ways. She’s also been compared to Grace Potter and Adele, although her particular brand of music feels more unhinged. Her musical vibe is classic blues down to every last note. It seems to come so naturally to her, and her unabashed rocking out promises an exhilarating live performance.
- Rick Marcello
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