Trixie Whitley: Live at the Casbah, San Diego, CA May 30th, 2013:
by Andre Marc
On a balmy late May evening, Trixie Whitley and her band played at legendary San Diego venue The Casbah. Whitley is currently on tour supporting her 2013 release, Fourth Corner. The album is her full length debut, after releasing a series of EPs. She first came to the spotlight with contributions to Daniel Lanois’s Black Dub project, which was one of the best albums of 2010. I reviewed their performance at the House Of Blues, for Positive-Feedback.com. http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue56/blackdub.htm
Wiith Whitley playing electric guitar, with superb accompaniment from her band on keyboards and drums, her voice was in excellent form as she showcased her original compositions. The sound at the Casbah was up to its usual very high standard. The ninety minute set flew by, with Whitley and the band keep the pacing just right, mixed in with some endearing stage banter.
Whitley jumped on keyboards for a few songs as well, and she performed solo on two songs with just her guitar in tow. She has a unique and engaging guitar style, with hints of the syncopated rhythms favored by her father, the late, legendary Chris Whitley. And like her father, ultimately, her music is difficult to classify, with hints of soul, blues, alternative, and rock in a highly unique blend.
Whitley and company was scheduled to play a show at the famous Troubadour club in Los Angeles the next night, and she just appeared on KCRW, a major showcase for alternative artists. Good things are happening for Whitley, and one can only hope this young artist will have a long and compelling career. On my personal wish list is a second Black Dub record as well.
http://www.trixiewhitley.com/
by Andre Marc
On a balmy late May evening, Trixie Whitley and her band played at legendary San Diego venue The Casbah. Whitley is currently on tour supporting her 2013 release, Fourth Corner. The album is her full length debut, after releasing a series of EPs. She first came to the spotlight with contributions to Daniel Lanois’s Black Dub project, which was one of the best albums of 2010. I reviewed their performance at the House Of Blues, for Positive-Feedback.com. http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue56/blackdub.htm
Wiith Whitley playing electric guitar, with superb accompaniment from her band on keyboards and drums, her voice was in excellent form as she showcased her original compositions. The sound at the Casbah was up to its usual very high standard. The ninety minute set flew by, with Whitley and the band keep the pacing just right, mixed in with some endearing stage banter.
Whitley jumped on keyboards for a few songs as well, and she performed solo on two songs with just her guitar in tow. She has a unique and engaging guitar style, with hints of the syncopated rhythms favored by her father, the late, legendary Chris Whitley. And like her father, ultimately, her music is difficult to classify, with hints of soul, blues, alternative, and rock in a highly unique blend.
Whitley and company was scheduled to play a show at the famous Troubadour club in Los Angeles the next night, and she just appeared on KCRW, a major showcase for alternative artists. Good things are happening for Whitley, and one can only hope this young artist will have a long and compelling career. On my personal wish list is a second Black Dub record as well.
http://www.trixiewhitley.com/
