Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas shimmer with climbing star potential

Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas shimmer with climbing star potential
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
July 17, 2014

Just a few short months ago, Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas opened up a show at The Echo in support of soul singer Allen Stone (check out the review). Tuesday night, Hernandez and her five-piece band headlined that same venue, proving that her appearance in February did lots to raise awareness of their climbing star potential.

Hernandez’s sound is a bit reminiscent of early No Doubt with a dash of jazz thrown into the mix. In addition to guitar, bass, drums, and keyboard, Hernandez employs a full-time trombonist in John Raleeh. Each of those components are key to her sound, but Hernandez’s voice and charisma were definitely the key to a memorable performance.

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Allen Stone delivers a first-class soul show at The Echo

Allen Stone delivers a first-class soul show at The Echo
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
February 27, 2014


There’s no other way to say it, Allen Stone’s got PIPES. At his sold out show at The Echo last Thursday night, Stone hit every note as he proved to the crowd that he could’ve fit in any era of R&B.

It is of no surprise to find out that Stone grew up a pastor’s son. Many of the songs he performed with his large band had that gospel feel behind it, complete with Church Lady keyboards. Stone had the crowd in the palm of his hand, demanding them to sway back and forth to one song, grab hold of all their “bullshit” and toss it on stage during another.

Stone played through a number of new tracks, with “Voodoo” featuring the catchiest chorus. “What kind of voodoo do you do, what kind of voodoo do you do-do-do, what kind of witchcraft have I walked into, what kind of voodoo do you do,” Stone belted.

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