Quickly rising in prominence in the UK behind a stellar Jools Holland appearance, 22 year old Londoner Lianne La Havas will travel stateside in 2012 to tour with Bon Iver behind the release of her 'Lost and Found' EP which came out 11/22. With sultry, smooth, and crystal clear vocals, it will be very interesting to watch Havas' path to success in the coming months. Very talented new artist.
Not a bad showing for her first major TV hit. Understandably nervous, and understandably affected, she sings the song well. Shit, if Lizzie Grant was supposed to be a pop-star in the making, one would think Lana will deliver live. Should be an interesting show at the Bowery in December, but definitely a nice first look for her.
So a while ago, a good English friend tried to turn me onto Seasick Steve. "Everyone in the UK loves him! He plays Glastonbury every year. He's amazing." I think to myself "what do British people know about the blues and Americana music?" Tsk Tsk Mr. Matt. Tsk Tsk. When will I learn? Maybe someday. Seasick Steve, despite being named like a drunk children's singer, is actually, in fact, the shit - and quite a legitimate blues player. Steve's story reads like a Woody Guthrie song. Born in Oakland, CA, Steve has hopped freights, roamed the streets homeless, been a cowboy, a migrant worker, and a carnie. He's suffered a heart attack, plays vintage (like 1800s vintage) personalized instruments, sang a duet with KT Tunstall, been on Jools Holland, and loves The Three String Trance Wonder. He's got several albums out, and has already taken Europe by storm. And now ladies and gentlemen - Seasick Steve.
