Opening up the action in the more intimate confines of Stage Two is Berlin native Schmidt, who relocated to London not too long ago and helped spark a revival of the sounds of the decadent 1920s’ Berlin cabaret scene. Tonight’s performance at MUSEXPO is her first in the US, and it doesn’t disappoint. A sultry [...]
The Fluxx Begins Things with a Bang!
Kicking things off at the eighth annual MUSEXPO on Stage One are The Fluxx, a quintet from Oslo, Norway, that’s been making some waves on both sides of the Atlantic. Their first pair of songs has garnered a most rockin’ reaction from the packed crowd, which has been on its feet since the set started. [...]
Sketch Williams Scores at Whisky
The final act at MUSEXPO 2010 is Canadian wunderkind Sketch Williams, who has been composing award-winning music for fully half of his 20 years on planet Earth, first being honored at the age of 11 during Canadian Music Week. His set has definitely enlivened the crowd still thronging the Whisky, with new-found fans crowding the stage [...]
Takida Takes Control at Viper
Our final stint at the Viper Room for MUSEXPO 2010 comes courtesy of Swedish quintet Takida, who take their name from a beloved anime character in their native land. Their hard-charging sound exhibits the connection that comes from bandmates spending a decade together, as Takida have done. They broke through in their native land in [...]
Capra: Wonderful Times at the Whisky
Hitting the Whisky stage next are hometown heroes Capra, who have attracted an amazing horde of prime young feminine flesh for their set tonight. They’re another MUSEXPO artist that enjoyed quite a high earlier in 2010, when their tune “Low Day” was utilized by Expedia in the company’s Super Bowl ad, which was viewed by [...]
Mesmerizing Mads Langer
Next up at the Viper Room is Danish star Mads Langer, who’s been attracting considerable A&R attention on both sides of the Atlantic. Mads has been receiving a plethora of praise for his electrifying stage presence and multi-instrumental talent, which is definitely in evidence tonight. His amazing vocal ability and understated yet accomplished acoustic playing [...]
Rey Fresco Provides Fresh Tunes at Whisky
Next up on the Whisky stage is the multi-cultural Santa Barbara group Rey Fresco. Though it may sound like it, it’s not a solo artist, but rather a five-piece outfit whose name is Spanish for “King Fresh.” It’s not too often that you see a harp on stage these days, but it’s an integral element [...]
Real Good Vibes from Fibes, Oh Fibes!
Next up on the Viper Room stage is Swedish group Fibes, Oh Fibes!, who have already had a notable year with their victory in the Best Pop Album category at the Swedish Grammis for their album 1987. Their upbeat, feel-good tunes had the packed Viper audience dancing up a storm, filling the floor with ecstatic [...]
Joe Brooks Wows the Whisky
Kicking off tonight’s music at the world famous Whisky a-Go Go is Joe Brooks, an artist from the UK who became a MySpace sensation after posting the song “Superman”–at one point getting more monthly plays than Oasis on the social networking site. He’s the first artist signed to Jason Flom’s new Lava/Universal imprint and received [...]
The Boy Who Trapped The Sun Shines at Viper
After an inspired intro by Sat Bisla and Andrew Phillips, Colin MacLeod, aka The Boy Who Trapped The Sun, opened up the musical showcases at the Viper Room on the final evening of MUSEXPO 2010. He weaved an amusing tale about the genesis of his second number, “Dreaming Like a Fool,” which came about in [...]
