Fast-rising Broods, Meg Myers showcase emerging talent at Indy gig

Fast-rising Broods, Meg Myers showcase emerging talent at Indy gig
Mark E. Ortega
Showbams.com
May 15, 2014


Tuesday night, burgeoning singer/songwriter Meg Myers played her first gig at The Independent in San Francisco as she set the stage for brother-sister New Zealand synth pop duo Broods later that evening.

Myers took the stage in what seemed to be one of those low cut H&M black t-shirts and a pair of shorts that were short enough to where some questioned whether she was wearing any at all. The only noticeable bit of color being her red lipstick, Myers delivered a heartwrenching eight-song set that highlighted her vocal range and her capturing stage presence.

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ZZ Ward begins Coachella week on a high note

ZZ Ward begins Coachella week on a high note
Mark E. Ortega
Showbams.com
April 7, 2014

Sunday night, in front of a sold out crowd at The Independent, emerging R&B artist ZZ Ward proved that the old adage “pressure busts pipes” doesn’t always ring true. Ward brought her A-game as she showcased her pipes both vocally and while breaking things down on the harmonica as she is winding down her tour before heading to Coachella this weekend.

Through the first few songs of her set, it was a bit murky as to where the show was headed. The Los Angeles-based Oregon transplant played a version of her hit “Til The Casket Drops” that was a tad understated, perhaps saving her voice for more difficult vocal endeavors later on in the evening.

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Fitz And The Tantrums creep closer to headline status at the Fox

Fitz And The Tantrums creep closer to headline status at the Fox
Mark E. Ortega
Showbams.com
April 4, 2014

Los Angeles-band Fitz & The Tantrums proved Thursday night at the Fox Theater that they’ve moved into headliner territory, and probably for good. The venue was packed a full hour before they’d go on stage, and their charisma and energy left a major impression on all who attended.

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