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Alison Pipitone Band
At Genghis Cohen & Taix
June 8th & 9th 2006
Reviewed By: Sandra T. Molina
Photos By Sandra T. Molina
For two nights in June, Los Angeles area
audiences were treated to two consecutive
shows by the Alison Pipitone Band, who
brought its brand of fun lovin’ rock ‘n’ roll
with a cerebral twist, to Genghis Cohen
and Taix.
Whether it was the more low-keyed set
at Genghis Cohen or the high tension set
at Taix, the three-piece band (one member
could not make the trip), cooked on high.
The band, led by Pipitone on vocals and
electric guitar, Patrick Shaughnessy on
drums and Rebecca Mercurio on upright
bass took both audiences on a super-
charged musical odyssey. Pipitone -
whose delivery on songs about love,
heartache and tigers on the loose in
the big city was both expressive, heart
felt, and simmered with a just-under-the-
surface, sexual energy accentuated by
Shaughnessy and Mercurio’s every beat
of the drum and thump on the upright
bass.
The audience felt that sexual energy,
even at the show at Gengis Cohen. It
wasn’t necessary for a full-blown assault
of the senses, both the songs and
musicianship delivered the punch. Plus,
the mellower set offered a subtle intimacy
that was both enthralling and a special
treat to Pipitone fans. This was not only
evident in original songs, but also in the
covers songs – such as Bob Dylan’s
Don’t Think Twice,” Lucinda Williams’
“Changed the Locks” and the Tarbox
Ramblers’ “Jinx Blues” – emphasizing
the chemistry and cohesion of the band.
The Rambler’s song was especially
bluesy and seductive.
A particularly pleasing highlight of both
sets was when Mercurio took lead vocals
on one of the band’s new songs – “Honey
Do.” With Mercurio’s sweet delivery of the
song’s tender lyrics: “Would you spot me
in a crowd – please honey do.” Please
yourself by catching one of the Alison
Pipitone Band’s shows near you.
Check out Alison and her band for more
news and information.
http://www.alisonpipitone.com/
At Genghis Cohen & Taix
June 8th & 9th 2006
Reviewed By: Sandra T. Molina
Photos By Sandra T. Molina
For two nights in June, Los Angeles area
audiences were treated to two consecutive
shows by the Alison Pipitone Band, who
brought its brand of fun lovin’ rock ‘n’ roll
with a cerebral twist, to Genghis Cohen
and Taix.
Whether it was the more low-keyed set
at Genghis Cohen or the high tension set
at Taix, the three-piece band (one member
could not make the trip), cooked on high.
The band, led by Pipitone on vocals and
electric guitar, Patrick Shaughnessy on
drums and Rebecca Mercurio on upright
bass took both audiences on a super-
charged musical odyssey. Pipitone -
whose delivery on songs about love,
heartache and tigers on the loose in
the big city was both expressive, heart
felt, and simmered with a just-under-the-
surface, sexual energy accentuated by
Shaughnessy and Mercurio’s every beat
of the drum and thump on the upright
bass.
The audience felt that sexual energy,
even at the show at Gengis Cohen. It
wasn’t necessary for a full-blown assault
of the senses, both the songs and
musicianship delivered the punch. Plus,
the mellower set offered a subtle intimacy
that was both enthralling and a special
treat to Pipitone fans. This was not only
evident in original songs, but also in the
covers songs – such as Bob Dylan’s
Don’t Think Twice,” Lucinda Williams’
“Changed the Locks” and the Tarbox
Ramblers’ “Jinx Blues” – emphasizing
the chemistry and cohesion of the band.
The Rambler’s song was especially
bluesy and seductive.
A particularly pleasing highlight of both
sets was when Mercurio took lead vocals
on one of the band’s new songs – “Honey
Do.” With Mercurio’s sweet delivery of the
song’s tender lyrics: “Would you spot me
in a crowd – please honey do.” Please
yourself by catching one of the Alison
Pipitone Band’s shows near you.
Check out Alison and her band for more
news and information.
http://www.alisonpipitone.com/
Jordan Lawhead
At Hotel Café
June 25, 2006
Reviewed by: Sandra T. Molina
Photos By Sandra T. Molina
There aren’t many artists on the scene who could pull
off what Jordan Lawhead did this night. He put on a
fantastic show fueled by good original songs, a ukulele,
violin, singing in Portuguese and a brief, but sly cover
of The Pussycat Doll’s “Don’t cha,” and he pulled it off
with grace, aplomb and a deft style.
Lawhead, who has a disarmingly shy yet captivating
onstage presence and a sweet yet sensual vocal
delivery, opened the show with an original song about
being attracted to someone who is unavailable. He
then segued into “Don’t cha” with swiveling hips and
tongue planted in cheek.
In between songs, he talked about getting two
parking tickets in one week, but true to his gentle
manner, Lawhead felt sorry for the parking enforcement
officer who measured that his car was 18 inches from
the curb. “He’s got his work to do,” he said with a shrug
of his shoulders. He also gave a shout-out to the “alley
cats” – a trio of young women who did not meet the 21-
and-over rules of Hotel Café, but were stuck outside in
the alley listening to the music coming through an air
vent. Really.
Joining Lawhead for a few numbers was violinist
Quetzal Guerrero, whose solo during “Dear Blue Sky,”
a beautiful song made even more melancholy by
Guerrero’s solo. It was incredible, and was immediately
followed by their duet of “Ocean,” which closed out the
set.
Guerrero sang the first verse in Portuguese while
Lawhead played the ukulele. The audience, which
had been enthralled the entire set, was even more still
and attentive. Then Lawhead sang the opening verse
again in English as Guerrero joined in with his violin. It
was a truly magical moment that capped the evening’s
entertainment.
Check out Lawhead for more news and information.
http://www.myspace.com/jordanlawhead
At Hotel Café
June 25, 2006
Reviewed by: Sandra T. Molina
Photos By Sandra T. Molina
There aren’t many artists on the scene who could pull
off what Jordan Lawhead did this night. He put on a
fantastic show fueled by good original songs, a ukulele,
violin, singing in Portuguese and a brief, but sly cover
of The Pussycat Doll’s “Don’t cha,” and he pulled it off
with grace, aplomb and a deft style.
Lawhead, who has a disarmingly shy yet captivating
onstage presence and a sweet yet sensual vocal
delivery, opened the show with an original song about
being attracted to someone who is unavailable. He
then segued into “Don’t cha” with swiveling hips and
tongue planted in cheek.
In between songs, he talked about getting two
parking tickets in one week, but true to his gentle
manner, Lawhead felt sorry for the parking enforcement
officer who measured that his car was 18 inches from
the curb. “He’s got his work to do,” he said with a shrug
of his shoulders. He also gave a shout-out to the “alley
cats” – a trio of young women who did not meet the 21-
and-over rules of Hotel Café, but were stuck outside in
the alley listening to the music coming through an air
vent. Really.
Joining Lawhead for a few numbers was violinist
Quetzal Guerrero, whose solo during “Dear Blue Sky,”
a beautiful song made even more melancholy by
Guerrero’s solo. It was incredible, and was immediately
followed by their duet of “Ocean,” which closed out the
set.
Guerrero sang the first verse in Portuguese while
Lawhead played the ukulele. The audience, which
had been enthralled the entire set, was even more still
and attentive. Then Lawhead sang the opening verse
again in English as Guerrero joined in with his violin. It
was a truly magical moment that capped the evening’s
entertainment.
Check out Lawhead for more news and information.
http://www.myspace.com/jordanlawhead
Editor’s Note:
These performance reviews are a bit dated, but they still speak volumes about these two artists. Alison Pipitone
who is based out of Buffalo, New York comes out to California every so often to see her family. She usually plays
a few gigs when she is in the neighborhood. She is a very dynamic musician, performer and her songwriting rocks
too!
T. Lawson has since moved to Nashville, Tennessee, which is our loss and Nashville’s gain. He put on a great show
and I’m sure that Tennessee is enjoying his efforts.
These performance reviews are a bit dated, but they still speak volumes about these two artists. Alison Pipitone
who is based out of Buffalo, New York comes out to California every so often to see her family. She usually plays
a few gigs when she is in the neighborhood. She is a very dynamic musician, performer and her songwriting rocks
too!
T. Lawson has since moved to Nashville, Tennessee, which is our loss and Nashville’s gain. He put on a great show
and I’m sure that Tennessee is enjoying his efforts.
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