Jim Carroll is a world class story teller. From his first tentative words to his intense down-on-his-knees encore song, Carroll held his udience spellbound.
A less complex Mazzy Star with Juliana Hatfield singing lead, and you have Swoon 23. The tracks are smooth and supple, but with enough hooks to be catchy.
Before Live came along, a similar approach worked rather well for U2. Stirring vocal harmonies, uplifting guitar melodies and hooks galore strung throughout.
Some may think that this gentleman is The Next Big Thing, but, all you struggling bands out there, take heart. If this man can get an audience, so can you!
If you like tongue-in-cheek-loungelizard-pseudo-jazz, complete with crooning vocals, stand-up bass, xylophone, and sax, nobody does it better than Lars Vegas.
Their set was in keeping with the variety theme of the show – their style varied from rock to blues-funk type stuff, to reggae, including one twangy number.