New Music Alert: Nikki Lorenzo's "Show Me the Money"

Nikki Lorenzo brings a jazz showtune style to her music, which is on full display in her new song "Show Me the Money." The song lyrics start out with, "I saw you for the first time in over a year and you still have me crippled in the language of fear. It dawns on me that you're nothing but a disease." 

On an Instagram post, she explains, "This song is about being revisited by a wound in the form of a lover and finding your power, and sense of self worth, that ignites you to finally move on from what no longer serves you."          

photo take at Club Tee Gee

Quick Hit Artist Interview: Anna Ash

Anna Ash at Club Tee Gee

Interview with the artist. Enjoy:

How would you describe your music? Country rock & roll, singer-songwriter

Other than Los Angeles, where could you see yourself living/playing music and why? Northern Michigan or Montana -- I've lived in both places and love them, love the woods, love the water.

Club Tee Gee: Neon Cowgirl

The last time I saw Holly Marilyn was back in late 2016 at Hotel Cafe. The only reason I caught that set was because I noticed something that Lauren Rocket (a friend of Holly's) said on social media. I had spent a number of years following Holly in the band The Child and for a short while when she backed the band Night Terrors of 1927. For her, the last few years have been spent living in Nashville. She just recently returned to Los Angeles.

When I learned that she would be at Club Tee Gee as Neon Cowgirl, I circled it on my calendar. Like the last time I went to Club Tee Gee (to catch Aging Actress), I walked the mile to the venue. It was a nice way to walk off some calories from a large lunch. The night was attended by many of her friends so there was a very supportive crowd. She mentioned that even with a support crowd, she was still nervous. She mentioned that past sets hadn't gone all that well, but that this one seemed to be going in the right direction. Gone were the pop/synth sounds of The Child. Replacing it was an introspective singer-songwriter's set that explored some of her darker past experiences.

Club Tee Gee: Aging Actress holds court with MAWD, Anna Ash and Emma Cole

Aging Actress recently ended their three Sunday residency at Clue Tee Gee. The band is a collaboration between Lauren Ruth Ward and Chris Hess (SWIMM). Over those three weeks, they gave some crowd pleasing sets under the golden stage lights of the club. Chris had his mother show up for two shows while his father showed up for the final night. One night, he had to mention that he bought his shirt from Target. Lauren spent time hugging and chatting with her friends that came out to support the band. The music had a low-key style to it -- a duo singer-songwriter type music. Both took the vocal leads during the various songs. They were backed by different musical instruments throughout the nights. Keys one night. A second guitar on another. Saxophone throughout.

Aging Actress

Aging Actress

On the second residency night, MAWD opened up the night. She mentioned how painful it was for her when she fell ill and couldn't perform. She felt a sense of FOMO during that time. Yet, she reminded us that even though social media makes you feel like you're missing out, those posts are often just showing the best and not highlighting the dark times.

MAWD

On the final residency night, Anna Ash opened up the night. She mentioned how the criteria for romantic relationships change as one ages. Her music has a touch of twang that makes you want to dance. 

Anna Ash

Closing out that final residency night was Emma Cole. Lauren Ruth Ward let all know that Emma is one of her closest friends. As folks were milling around after the Aging Actress set, Emma set things up on stage and then went straight into her music. She didn't even do an introduction such as, "I'm Emma Cole and I'm here to sing some music for you." No, she went right at it. And her vocals soon got folks to shut down their conversations.

Emma Cole

Though this blog post is focused on the final 2 residency nights, I did attend all three nights. Club Tee Gee was packed for all three nights. And there were more than a few who attended all three nights. It was a residency not just for Aging Actress, but for a tight knit group of the Los Angeles music scene to come together.