J Events

J Music: Jojo & Friends via Stage It

ayminor

So let me preface this post by saying, I am a mess. Not only did I do a post about this live stream last week, but I also had paid for a ticket. That’s why it makes perfect sense that in the confusion of life I COMPLETELY missed the whole performance.

Anyway thanks to Andrew Kay, I was still able to watch her performance via YouTube and you can too!

Set List

Andre (0:00)

We Get By (3:40)

Demonstrate (7:08)

Marvin’s Room (10:40)

Billions** (14:00)

I Don’t Want to Wait (Dawson’s Creek Theme Song)** (18:24)

Disaster (23:04)

Ordinary People (27:09)

Leave (Get Out) (32:06)

Boy Without A Heart (35:32)

Thinking Out Loud** (40:40)

Too Little, Too Late (45:26)

**My Favorites

Following the concert, #FreeJojo started trending on Twitter.  It is clear from her tweets of frustration that she is looking to get out of her current contract with Blackground Records. The record company continues to delay the release of her third album.

#FreeJojo

Find the link to download Jojo’s latest EP here.

*Pictures from Jojo’s Instagram.

J Music: Tori Kelly at Gramercy Theater

ayminor
image

Whhewww child, Tori Kelly can blow!! On Tuesday, February 5 Tori Kelly performed at Gramecry Theater for a mixed crowd of industry folks, teeny-boppers, and young adults that hung on her every note. Though the theater was packed, at times the only noise you heard was Tori and her guitar as she hit some of the most surgically produced riffs I have ever heard.  Based on the “oohs” and “aahs” of the crowd, I think everyone felt the same way.

I could go on for days, but I will spare everyone and direct you to my previous post about her virtual Christmas concert in December. For all the good things I had to say about Tori’s abilities then—she sounded even better live. Check out the videos below!

Set List: 

Celestial

Stained

Thinking About Forever

Bring Me Home

Upside Down

Eyelashes

P.Y.T./Rock With You

Confetti

RATING: ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ (5 out of 5)

Happy Super Bowl Sunday from SongsInAyMinor.com

ayminor
image

All rise for the Queen.

In honor of my idol taking the Super Bowl halftime stage tonight, watch one of my favorite Destiny’s Child performances below and a “Love On Top” cover by YouTube sensation Leroy Sanchez!!

Why I loved this performance: 

  • Michelle is late coming down the stairs.
  • The look on Terrence Howard’s face.
  • The CLASSIC Michelle bridge.
  • The matching outfits.
Speaking of matching outfits, if you have not seen “The 25 Most Embarrassing Destiny’s Child Coordinated Looks” you must.

BONUS:

image

“The Mrs. Carter Show” World Tour?! Hopefully this is confirmed tonight!

Happy Super Bowl Sunday everyone!!

J Music: Dawn Richard at S.O.B.s

ayminor
image

A huge fan of Making the Band and Danity Kane, I have seen Dawn’s career blossom from the beginning.  When it was announced that Dirty Money was no more and Dawn had been release from Bad Boy to begin her solo career, I wondered what direction she would take her music.

Fast forward to this week, Dawn would headline the night’s show as she celebrates her new EP GoldenHeart.  The EP would go on to be #1 on iTunes following its release, although Dawn is now an independent artist and the EP does not have any features. All the reviews I have seen have been extremely positive, noting the electronic, progressive, “medieval meets modern” (MuMuse) sound that is unique to Dawn’s music.

I was able to get a preview of the EP before the performance (thanks to Spotify).  Though her sound is not exactly my cup of tea, I could watch her perform anything and I would have enjoyed it.

Dawn Richard at S.O.B.s

She killed her performance!!!! *two snaps* Dawn opened her set with hard hitting choreography and her upbeat tracks. This is where she really shined.  As a performer, one of the hardest things to learn is performing with your face — you could see the years of training as every move and facial expression was purposeful.  Her dancers matched her energy 150%.

Set List

  • “Faith”
  • “Bombs”

(I love the choreography in this video. Watch it here.)

  • “Northern Lights”
  • “Heaven”
  • “Scripture”
  • “B****, Don’t Kill My Vibe” Cover
  • “Damage”
  • “Gleaux”
  • “86”

Find Dawn’s website here.

J Music: Bridget Kelly at S.O.B.s

ayminor
image

Bridget Kelly has been featured on my blog several times this year as she works toward the release of her debut album.  If you’re not familiar with Bridget, she’s a new artist signed to Roc Nation.  You most likely know her as “the girl who stands in for Alicia Keys on ‘Empire State of Mind.’”  I am hoping by the end of 2013, she will be known primarily for her solo endeavors.

Bridget’s new single “Special Delivery” was most recently featured on my blog. Bridget would close her set with the song, but it was far from the only highlight of the night.

When I first listened to Bridget’s EP Every Girl, I was a bit shocked by how aggressive many of the tracks were in contrast to the more mellow “Special Delivery” and “Thinking About You.” After seeing Bridget in an intimate setting, however, I get it. Her fiesty, yet gentle-hearted demeanor was reflected throughout her performance and in her music.

image

“I’m not mad, a little scorned” – Bridget Kelly

Set List 

  • Empire State of Mind 
  • In the Morning
I loved the live performance of “In The Morning” even more than the subdued vocals on the original track. 
  • Seek and Destroy
  • Thinking About You
  • Say Yes
  • Ex-Factor
  • White Lies
  • Stay (Ft. Ro Johnson)
  • Special Delivery

Download Bridget Kelly’s EP Every Girl here.

Check out Bridget’s website here.

See my post about “Special Delivery” here.

P.S. Bridget just recieved her commemorative plaque as she serve as a writer on Kelly Clarkson’s smash record “Stronger” — Congrats Bridget!