Swedish band Ruh found both inspiration and a name in the dusty streetside cafes of Cairo, where founding members Fredrik Sundberg (vocals) and guitarist Jens Handel played one late night and received a response of “ruh,” from the crowd, which means “soul.” After an impressive opening number, second tune “The Wizard” (included on the artist [...]
Euphoria Audio Provides Audio Euphoria
Making an encore appearance at this year’s MUSEXPO is English act Euphoria Audio, who ripped the roof off the .house at the world-famous Whisky A-Go-Go last year. Their first tune, “Time,” immediately impressed the audience, while second number “Speechless” left this reviewer just that…a decided rarity! Third song “By My Side” is a fist-pumping, lighter-igniting [...]
Dan Parsons Starts a Fire
Our next act on Stage 2 is Australia’s Dan Parsons, who has attracted such an immense audience that Your Humble Narrator is once again forced to blog from the bar area. Dan has definitely caught the attention of the crowd, who continue to wander into the packed stage…and success!, as the blogger reclaims his stage [...]
Rubylux Rocks!
British rockers Rubylux are next up on Stage 1, with opening number “Stop the Rain” making an immediate positive impression with its rockin’ guitar and anthemic chorus. They dedicate second number “The Boy Could Fly,” an astonishing song of great depth, to Sat Bisla, who’s frequently spun it on Passport Approved. Next tune “Inside” features [...]
Maggie McClure Mesmerizes
Our second act to grace Stage 2 is singer, songwriter and pianist Maggie McClure, an Oklahoma native whose opening number, ably backed by a solid guitar/bass/drums trio while she tickles the ivories, has swiftly garnered an appreciative response from audience. Second song “You Just Can’t Stop” is a new number which I’m unfortunately unable to view [...]
Churchill Reigns
Our first act on Stage 1 tonight is Denver, Colorado’s Churchill. Their distinctive acoustic indie-rock sound derives from country, folk, rock and even classical elements–a dynamic fusion of styles forming a sound which reminds listeners of everyone from Arcade Fire to Coldplay to Switchfoot, but which still firmly retains its own identity. They receive an enthusiastic [...]
Moycano is Magnificent
Our first performance on the final night of MUSEXPO showcases comes courtesy of Moycano, a Portuguese singer/songwriter who always had the dream of becoming a professional singer. He moved from Lisbon to London about three and a half years ago to help realize that dream, and this performance is one of four “album release parties” around [...]
Wednesday Panels, Etc.
A busy day began with our last morning networking breakfast, sponsored by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf TM, which was followed by a performance by All Mankind. Then, to avoid the mad rush after the panel, Sat asked delegates to drop their music off at the front of the stage (a request he repeated for [...]
Wednesday Night Music Previews
Our final evening of showcases at MUSEXPO 2011 will start at 8pm on Stage 2 with Moycano, a Portuguese singer/songwriter who always had the dream of becoming a professional singer. Looking for an international career, he moved from Lisbon to London in September 2007. After years of honing his craft, 2011 is starting very well [...]
Kids of 88 Connect
Unfortunately, Singapore-born siren Kaile Goh, the latest find from Jason Flom and Lava Records, could not make her show tonight due to an unexpected illness…but New Zealand outfit Kids of 88 is more than making up for the absence, delivering a crowd-pleasing brand of indie rock that has the punters cheering and grooving. Their tune “My [...]
