Rockell, Collage, Johnny O, Co.ro., SAFIRE, and Emery

Rockell has had a few hits in her time, with "I Fell In Love," "In a Dream" and "Can't We Try" all making it into the top 100 of the Billboard Chart. Whilst she hasn't released full length album in 14 years, she has had a steady release of singles that have achieved moderate success. Either way, she is still an established act with a busy touring schedule. Rockell was discovered in a bar in Long Island, after singing along to "Killing Me Softly With His Song," which led to her gaining the attention of producer Ewart A. Wilson Jr. who helped create her debut single "I Fell in Love." What a lucky break!
Being an incredible freestyle dancer means that her live performance is not just about the music. It is always energetic and lively, often accompanied by a troupe of dancers creating an entertaining show, supporting Rockell's choreography. Her brand of spirited dance-pop is infectiously catchy and prime for some wild booty-shaking. Her performance at Tobacco Road in New York last March proved she certainly has stage presence and can get the dance-floor moving. Her vocals were clear and powerful, complimenting the dynamic beats that characterise the production of her music. For talented freestyle dancing and a voice to boot, Rockell is a great performer to check out.

Juan Oritz, aka. Johnny O is an artist I’ve been following for some time, after hearing a single from his self titled album on the radio some years ago. Since then, I’ve listened to all of his back catalogue of music, and have become a huge fan. I was super excited to see him in concert, and I’d heard some exciting things about the performances he gives. I must say, I was not at all disappointed, and if anything, he completely exceeded me expectations with the show he put on.

He opened with his famous track Fantasy Girl from the debut album, and got everyone singing and dancing along right from the start by shouting out ‘come on everybody, put your hands in the air’. Of course he’s got an incredible voice, but his dancing was off the scale, I had no idea that he could move the way that he did. He totally commanded the stage from start to finish, and did some incredible dance moves.

He played a great selection of his music, new and old, and even picked someone from the crowd to go up on stage with him when he played Highways of Love, which was an awesome touch to the show.

Co.ro. Was really good with high energy. His backup dancers were another story they were sexy but stiff as hell and couldn't dance. He sang about 3 songs I loved the performance. I'd see him again for sure. I only saw him cause I went to see Lissette sexy ass Melendez

Emery is an American post-hardcore band. The guys in this band are dressed pretty normal in shirts and jeans but their sound really gets you pumped. It hard and really gets the crowd going. In "Walls", My hands seem to deceive me When I'm nervous or when I'm healthy. The scenery's all drawn". This song really gets you going, and I feel that many people can relate. Don't we all put up walls around people that make us feel vulnerable and nervous.

These guys get really into the song. The men are really headbanging and getting really into. They are great at performing because by showing that they are so into what they are doing, it really gets the audience excited about it as well. "So I could see my breath" is another great song. It has great lyrics and a wonderful beat. I find myself relating to a lot of these songs. In "so I could see my breath" there's a lyric that says "you are condescending". Who hasn't experienced that? They are very easy to relate to, especially when they scream at the perfect moments. I feel that the moment when they scream allow you to get even more into the music.