Keeping on with the Live Music theme, G and I went out on Thursday to see a new up and comer named Tawiah. She’s been touring around with Mark Ronson filling in for Amy Winehouse & Lily Allen. But, she’s just recently begun to perform on her own.
Upon arrival, G and I felt a bit out of our element. I certainly attended my share of frat parties in the day, but we haven’t done much with the live music scene since about 2002. We walked in on time and no one else was there…just us. So, we went back out–had our hands marked with obnoxious marker and went for dinner. We came back again just in time for the second act…There was barely enough room to make our way toward the stage. Bodies were littered upon the floor and every possible perching point in the room. People were standing along the back–chit chatting with friends. Empty beer cups littered the floor as a 3 person band made their way onto the stage (lead, drums & keys). They were drinking beer, but looked to be about 16! Surely they were college age, but…Â The lead had floppy curly hair pulled back with bangs that overhung her face. She had rolled up her jeans to be high-waters and scattered glitter in her hair. She had on no makeup and appeared quite boyish. By contrast, the keyboardist had preened. She wore a strange 80’s-inspired oversized t-shirt with a thick black elastic belt. The drummer was a handsome guy with longish hair trying his best to appear cool and unkempt despite his lack of a 5 o’clock shadow or facial hair. After a performing a few songs that you couldn’t make out, the lead brought over the Hoover vacuum and shared the mike with it. Strange indeed. Apparently, this band made the cut and is noted here in London, but I couldn’t see the talent. Hmmm…I must be old 🙂
Thankfully, the headliner was next. And she lived up to the propaganda. Mellow with soul, Tawiah’s one to watch. Her tunes have a positive, upbeat vibe and catchy melodies that stick with you. Her voice is at once soothing and invigorating and she’s unassuming…and unpretentious despite her recent accolades. To illustrate it, I should say that as G and I approached the club the first time, she was just outside with a photographer taking photos. We didn’t recognize her (of course), but assumed she was someone important. They were blocking the way and rather than making us wait, she waved us through…and greeted us kindly. That’s the type of artist she is…kind, soulful and unassuming.
If you’re interested in hearing Tawiah’s tunes, have a listen to our favorite…Every Step. The song was the free iTunes single of the week last week in the UK…