Online Quarantine Sets: Version 97

A Monday night and a Wednesday night and it was a School Night for me. Monday started after a lengthy delay. There were technical difficulties that reminded me of the first School Night. I wasn't the only one. A joke was made in the chat about Bevan who hosted the first School Night of 2021 and had to deal with serious technical issues. When the Internet issues were resolved, Elissa Mielke's video played. Her chords had just a touch of the discordant while her vocals had a Bonnie Raitt quality. Her set also included backup vocals that gave the set an Enya touch. 

Elissa Mielke

Fan Club Wallet came on from Canada. Elissa Mielke also is from Canada though she lives in Los Angeles. They played their set on a baseball field. Their music had an 80s indie rock feel. They were a two piece band that intertwined the breezy with garage rock. Another song had a party sound to it that included the recorded sounds of a vocal group as the two piece sang, "C'mom Be Cool." Moment of the pre-recorded set was when the lead singer wished she had some water. The drummer pointed out that there was some water just out of reach, but she declined to grab it due to all the wires that surrounded her. It was mentioned during the interview that Canada is still in lockdown.

Fan Club Wallet

Jayo came up next. He only had one song, but it was a witty song. The song combined comedy with a mix of pop and RnB. And a love for the "hoodie." That song also has some catchy hooks. During the interview section, it was mentioned that he was once a substitute teacher. 

Jayo

ONR closed out the night. It was a repeat performance from one of my favorite sets from 2020. Just beautiful Scottish music that reminded me of the British Wave that hit the United States in the 80s. 

ONR

On Wednesday, I was very eager to catch Francisca Valenzuela, but as happens every so often -- work interfered. Someone decided to call me up after 6 p.m. Shouldn't that be against the law especially when I'm waiting to watch Francisca Valenzuela? Luckily, I was able to catch her final pre-recorded song as well as a video follow-up of Nine Inch Nails' "Hurt." Just a touch of her set, but so worth it.

Francisca Valenzuela