Everett Beau dressed in black and sported a black tie took to the WFNM showcase stage at Hotel Ziggy. I think it is safe to say he mesmerized the crowd with his elegantly quiet singer songwriter set. I don't believe there was much talking during the set. I would say it was the proverbial situation of being able to hear a pin drop. As his short 6 song set progressed, people were drawn into the venue from the hotel lobby.
Everett Beau at Hotel Ziggy |
Silver wasn't ever the plan
To me, this isn't a philosophy of everyone gets to take home a medal at the end of the day. It seems more like a belief that one should strive for gold and if you miss it, there is always the next sunrise to aim high once again.
Everett Beau at Hotel Ziggy |
His last song of the night was "Live Slow, Die Old." The sound system started giving a buzzing noise that if I understand correctly was caused by a dying guitar battery. He joked that he was being kicked off the show. Considering this is WFNM and the likelihood that you'll catch a former American Idol contestant is high, I'll just go with the idea that the show kicking him off would be American Idol. With tweaks to the sound, the buzzing noise died down and he was able to sing his latest release.
After the set, he was off talking with various folk in the audience. I heard him talking to one older couple whom I'm guessing were staying at the hotel for vacation. I believe I overheard that the couple was from Idyllwild and he mentioned that he was from Palm Springs. I have a connection to Idyllwild that dates back to my late teens / early twenties that are fondly remembered.
Everett Beau at Hotel Ziggy |
Based on Spotify, he released an EP in 2021. He currently has 3 single releases in 2025. I'm speculating that another EP or debut album is just around the corner.
Setlist: Not Dark Yet. Sweet Reverent Sunrise. A.M.A.M. Silent Signs. Live Slow, Die Old.