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Haven't heard of Nikki Jean before? Maybe this will ring a bell?
However generic this may sound, she reminds me of a young Alica Keys with so much future ahead of her. Such a sweet lady.
Be sure to check Nikki's work on her YouTube channel in the following months as she wraps up her debut album which is almost ready for release. Her band didn't really get the credit they deserved so if any of you folks remember their names let me know as I rolled in half way through the set.
Next up was DJ House Shoes on the ones and twos grabbing the energy and slowly pumping up the increasing crowd. House Shoes spun just about everything. I remember him saying, "Yes, I don't give a fuck! I will play Mos Def after Eurythmics. I'm turning 35 in an hour!" Drunk and all, he made it work and got us ready. Happy Birthday dude!
Photo's by local, Michael Dach available at his photo blog.
Next up, the one and only Mayer Hawthorne backed by the County.
With no delay, Hawthorne pops out of the curtains with some sort of mix of James Brown introduction (you know that Star Time thing with the drum roll?) jumping right into Your Easy Lovin' Ain't Pleasin' Nothin'. "Make Her Mine" followed which was nicely mixed into his hit, Maybe So, Maybe No.You can really tell he is also a DJ and MC with the way he transitions his songs using just the right amount of speech to move the crowd.
Next was "Shiny & New" and "I Wish It Would Rain" before switching it up on the vocals and handing if off to band mate, Topher Moore for his song, "Ruthless" (Download Link HERE). The Marvelettes classic, "Don't Mess With Bill" was then covered marking the half way point approximately. Hawthorne then yells, "Where my ladies at!" followed by the girls going nuts to the ironic "One Track Mind". Without warning, they follow with, "This is for the kids! This is only for the kids!..." N.E.R.D.'s Fly or Die! To give you a feel for how he did it, check out this performance in Houston on March 17th.
With Billboard ranking Mayer Hawthorne & The County as the 4th best show during the S.X.S.W festival this year, his flawless performance came as no surprise this Saturday. He can make you cry, he make you laugh, dance, trip, and reminiscence about everything in between. Ever since my very 1st post, Hawthorne's work has been championed by some of the best.
He called it his best show during this series of tour dates and made sure Toronto was the last one!
Playing at the Wrongbar set the absolute best atmosphere. What other place would you want to hear this new progressive soul movement? ALL YOU Toronto audiophiles are seriously missing out if you haven't heard any live performances here yet.
From start to finish, I give this show a 10/10.
Best of the year! So far...
SOME FREE DOWNLOADS: > Snoop Dogg - Gangsta Luv (G-Mix Featuring Mayer Hawthorne)♥♥
> James Pants - Thin Moon (Mayer Hawthorne Cover)♥ [Right-Click to Download]
> James Pants - Thin Moon Original Version [Right-Click to Download]
& GET ON UP for this remix of "Wish It Would Rain" by the local, Tape Deck Bros!
Mayer Hawthorne - I Wish It Would Rain (TDB Remix) by TAPEDECKBROS
Be sure to support Hawthorne for all he does. Check his Stones Throw artist page for all your up date information.
If anyone has videos/photos of the night, please let me know.
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Some More Stones Throw Goodies:
> Oh No's Ethiopium Remix of The Whitefield Brothers' "The Gift" [Right-Click to Download]
> Dimlite's "Diana Won't" [Right-Click to Download] which samples Gap Mangione’s “Diana in the Autumn Wind" and J Dilla’s “Fall In Love” which is a bit of tribute to Jay.
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