Quarantine Online Sets: Version 38

NEL had an hour plus Instagram Live set on Saturday, August 29th. She tried to also have it stream on Facebook, but it sounded like Facebook had updated some settings and she wasn't able to set it up. She was celebrating her video release of the song "Finished." I first happened across her via another Quarantine Online Set when she played the Brave New World festival in May. I found her music enticing and her attitude refreshing.

She played a number of songs as well as answered questions that came up from those watching online. She is a very self-deprecating and modest musician. She mentioned a few times how she was messing up chords and lyrics. I really didn't notice. Okay, I did notice once because she had to slow herself down on the keys to try and get the chords correct, but the other times if she hadn't mentioned it I would have noticed anything.

Her song "Finish" is about an inability to connect romantically and not being able to follow through with love. There is another meaning, as she mentioned during the chat, which is about life in general and not being able to finish goals.

 

 

Quarantine Online Sets: Version 15

Friday evening was spent catching the Brave New World Festival. The festival was curated by Alicia Blue and Nicole Kiki Jaffe. The line up featured Hannah Connolly, Chloe Fuller, NEL, Lauren Ruth Ward and Nicole Kiki Jaffe. Alicia Blue wasn't able to play the festival due to illness.

Nicole Kiki Jaffe

I had never come across Hannah Connolly, Chloe Fuller or NEL before and let's just say that I'm a fan of all three now. Along with the fact that I'm a big fan of Nicole Kiki Jaffe and Lauren Ruth Ward, I'll say that this was one online festival that shouldn't have been missed. If I heard correctly, 1,000 individuals tuned in throughout the festival.

Hannah Connolly

Hannah Connolly's music is sincerely thoughtful. The music soothes and the vocals blend in perfectly. Chloe Fuller brought a touch of country and folk with vocals that invoke imagination. NEL brought some soul to the music and a feisty attitude to the festival. Lauren Ruth Ward had the psychedelic lights going on. Nicole Kiki Jaffe had that soft touch.

Chloe Fuller

NEL

On a technology basis, it was an interesting set. They did the festival using Zoom technology that was seen via Facebook. Actually, I can't help but believe that Facebook has noticed this type of use and will attempt to replicate it so that musicians can do this using Facebook technology versus Zoom.

Lauren Ruth Ward

Cuffed Up played a couple songs via Youtube on Saturday. All four members were playing from their own homes. For a few moments, I was wondering if they were playing live. The music sounded so good. Luckily, for their neighbors, they only played a couple songs. They were jamming loud. I'm sure their neighbors were wondering what was going on. Sapphire mentioned that she was sure her playing was causing issues for her neighbor. Two songs is a really short set, but it was great catching up with this band.

Cuffed Up