About a week ago, we received a Facebook invite from a friend to see Aly Tadros at Momo's Club in Austin Saturday. Our source had mentioned her before so we checked out a few of her songs and videos. After giving Aly's music a thumbs up ( like the stand-up bass), we contacted her about covering the show. Ms. Tadros graciously replied and we accepted the invitation. Not only was Aly fantastic on stage, she reminded Examiner to stick around for The Blue Hit. Her enthusiasm was such that we took notice and opted to stay and see what Aly was so excited about.
It was Grace. By that, we mean the laviciously, beautiful, crooning voice of Grace Rowland, who is the focal point of The Blue Hit. It's not just Grace's voice that is captivating, it is her undeniable command of the performance. She does these whimsical turns about the stage, stands respectfully to the side to feature her band, David Moss on Cello and John McGee playing the guitar. And she sings with this out-of-this-world dreamyness. Together, the three musicians make spectacularly, gorgeous songs that allow Grace to lead the audience into her fantastical musical world.
Aly Tadros has all the elements required for long-term success in the the music industry. She's talented, intelligent and pretty, really pretty. What is refreshing about watching Tadros perform is her relaxed attitude on stage. She connects with the audience and makes sure it is the music that draws in the listener. Although she is attractive, her good looks are not the focus of her show, the music is. In the current, post-MTV music era we live in, folks often place too much emphasis on image and style without investing in producing substantial art.
Tadros has all the bases covered. Her songs are great, she's personable, and a fan told Examiner she is usually hesitant to see singer/songwrtier types but, "I really felt I could connect with Aly."
See a wonderful video recorded by BalconyTV on Saturday here.
Currently Tadros is scheduled for a couple SxSW showcases, a second European tour and a U.S. Midwest tour. See details here.
The Blue Hit have upcoming shows in Denton, Dallas and San Marcos, Texas. See tour schedule here.
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