Nearly a month ago, I told you about the show I went to see at a bar in Villeurbanne, France. Laura Esther has opened Kristyna Myles' show.
I get to know Kristyna's music since nearly two years ago thanks to Charlotte Gomes. I was really glad to have the opportunity to see Kristyna in live. It's quite rare when some of the artists I like and who featured on the blog come here.
Kristyna Myles - "Wouldn't Change A Thing"
The last time Kristyna went in France for a show was 3 years ago. She came here for 2 shows in may, one in Paris and one in Villeurbanne next to Lyon. The show was sucessful. Kristyna had known how to captivate her french audience.
Kristyna Myles - "Move On"
Her songs are great and Kristyna is even more amazing in a live performance. She performed old songs and songs from her forthcoming album called "Pinch Me Quick" which will be out later this year.
Last saturday, I went at No Man's Land, a really cool bar in a New Yorker bar style in Villeurbanne next to Lyon to see Laura Esther and Kristyna Myles performing.
Laura Esther is a young singer songwriter and student in music based in Villeurbanne, in the south east of France. She writes songs rather in a soul music style. Laura has opened Kristyna's show with 4 songs : 2 orignials and 2 covers.
I've already had the occasion to see Laura performing last year with Jc Villafan so I was eager to see her again and to discover a bit more her musical world. And all I can say, is that it worth it !!!
Laura opened the show with a new song called "Lost". She wrote that song with Ben Williams, who is the guitarist of Kristyna Myles.
She also did 2 great covers. One of the song "Hey Ya !" by Outcast and one of "Rehab" by Amy Winehouse.
Laura also sang her first song "Mysterious Boy".
Laura's performance was really great. She did amazing show and she has a beautiful tone of voice. I would have love to listen to more of her songs and this show made me think about the fact that this girl gonna do great things in the years coming.
Few months ago, I already told you about Sarah Swagger whose I had the chance to see performing as the first part of Jc Villafan's show in Lyon last year. Sarah has started her solo career in 2012 and she has been working on her debut EP wich should be out in April 2013.
"Sarah Swagger creates pop music defined by her distinctive voice. Her catchy melodies are full of emotion, balancing sensitivity and energy, as well as heart-on-sleeve lyrics and dynamism. "
Meanwhile, her first single "No Regrets" is already available. You can even download it for free on her facebook page. I've been immediatly captivated by that song and I think you will too.
On Sunday I went to see Jc Villafan performing at (L'A)kroche in Lyon. As Promise, I took some pictures and videos of this show.
Sarah Swagger
Sarah Swagger is a singer-songwriter based in Lyon, France. She did the first part of Jc Villafan's show last sunday at (L'A)kroche. I didn't really know her before, I've just listened to few covers she posted on youtube.
Listening to her live was a nice and real discovery. She has a nice tone of voice and writes great pop songs. Sarah did a great performance. She sang some of her originals songs, whom "A Million Lights" that you can listen on the video bellow. She is actually working on her debut EP which should be out at the end of the year. Keep an eye on this girl, she gonna do great things.
Jc Villafan started to say hi and present himself to each person of the audience before to begin the show, which was awesome. He is a really cool, nice and approachable guy.
From the first notes, he immediatly bewitched the audience by his gorgeous voice full of soul and sincerity, and his amazing guitar player's skills.
Jc sang some songs from his new EP "Sweet Time" which is available on itunes, spotify and amazon. He also did an amazing cover of the songs "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Valerie".
Jc asked Laura Esther to join him on stage to sing 2 songs : original song "Mysterious Boy" and a cover of "Killing Me Softly With His Song".
Unfortunatly I couldn't film these song, but here's an acoustic video of Laura singing "Mysterious Boy". This song is the first one that Laura has posted on youtube. She has an incredible voice. I believe that she hasn't finished to surprize us.
Twitter : https://twitter.com/Laura__Esther
Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/lolotteill6
I would just have a word to describe Jc Villafan's performance : amazing !!! I hope I'll have the possibilty to see him performing once again.
For those of you who live in Paris, in the UK or in the USA, here's the dates :
I would also like to say a huge thank you to Charlotte Gomes who has organized this tour in France and in the UK and made me know these amazing artists. If you are an artist and you are looking for someone to help you to promote your music, check her out!
