::RECAP::THE UNPLUGGED TOUR STARRING DALEY

::RECAP:: THE UNPLUGGED TOUR STARRING DALEY 

Post by: Nakera Lee
Photos by: Leo Wilson & Daria Johnson 

The much-anticipated show of the season made its way to Baltimore, MD on November 17, 2014 with an artist that is not stranger to the music industry. Housed in the epic venue, Rams Head Live, Daley reintroduced himself and artistry to a host of on looking fans. This go round, Daley brought along two up and coming artists who did not take long to capture the attention of the audience with their velvet smooth voices and unparalleled talents. The Unplugged Tour featured Conner Youngblood and Travis McClung, both of which brought a unique sense of artistry and talent to the stage.

Travis McClung opened up the show and from the first note he sang, he quickly melted the hearts of all who stood in awe of the new talent brewing. Taking the audience down memory lane with a few of his renditions of #1 hits such as Best You Ever Had by John Legend and Thinking About You by Frank Ocean, while mixing in a few of his own records such as his new single LosingYou; Travis left many wondering where this hidden gem once lied. The audience quickly grew attached to his style and the melodic tones in his voice tend to set the tone for the evening.

Following Travis McClung’s performance, the audience was introduced to Conner Youngblood and ‘WOW’ is the only expression that comes to mind. Hitting the stage with his guitar, banjo, and a collection of various percussion instruments; Conner grasped the attention of the audience quickly. For those who were not familiar with his artistry, they expeditiously caught on. Maybe it was his style or the 1 man band he created without moving to far from one instrument to the next, needless to say his music certainly resonated across the audience.

Now let’s create a mental image. The year is 1990 and the music is raw and uncut. All you get is the artist and their acoustic instruments. No background singers, no auto tune, the track is more spaced out and the scene is intimate. Sounds familiar? If your wondering what it is that we’re speaking of it’s the classic series MTV Unplugged.

Similar to this style, Daley hit the stage of Rams Head with nothing but his silky smooth vocals, impeccable range and versatility in sound to an audience of loyal fans, followers, and onlookers. The roar of excitement could be heard from the front to back of the arena as fans were serenated to the tracks of Those Who Wait, Good News, She Fades, and Blame the World. The icing on the cake, topping off the show came when Daley blended a Jill Scott hit He Loves Me with his Spent record from his EP ThoseWho Wait and the crowd went wild. This show pulled back Daley’s layers and gave his fans a more intimate and up close and personal seat into his musical abilities.

It’s certainly safe to say, if someone walked in not too familiar with Daley, then they most definitely left with a new sense of appreciation for his artistry, talents, and music. With so much more on the horizon for Daley, this Unplugged Tour certainly opened up the door to let the fans into his world and as an onlooker and lover of music it is safe to say that Daley aimed to please. Gypsy Soul was more than elated that we could help you #GetFamiliar with Daley and his music and we look forward to bring you more soul and talented artists in the near future. Stay tuned!