::RECAP:: GOAPELE | Live
Tuesday night was a night of FIRSTS. It was the first time I had ever seen Goapele live and it was the first time I had seen a show at the new Baltimore music venue Sound Stage.
Though the show wasnt sold out, the room was filled with people in a manner reminiscent of Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis...and I liked it. I was wondering when someone with a venue would take a cue from that popular spot and put a Baltimore twist on it.
Satisfied with my seat, Shirley Temple, and chopped salad [yes Sound Stage has a great menu too] I was ready for Goapele.
The lights dimmed and she hit the stage and opened with the beautiful "First Love". Not only is her voice strong and consistent with her album, the system at the Sound Stage is fantastic! Just the clarity and musical effects totally enhanced the show.
From there she gave a great look at her new album Break Of Dawn by performing one of my personal album favorites "Undertow" as well as "Play", "Tears On My Pillow", "Money", and "Milk & Honey", another favorite of mine.
A very note worthy aspect of her show were the wonderful transitions. She touched on a little Prince and even some Boosty [baby]. And her band...well I think I would go to just hear them play if they came back, they rocked.
She even reached back in time and pulled out "Romantic" from the first album.
Goapele gave plenty more but if you werent there, make sure you get a ticket for next time.
Check out pictures of the crowd and her performance by Gypsy Soul photog Nocturnal Charm below and more HERE
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