JAMES MORRISON LIVE AT THE AVALON

Last time English singer James Morrison performed in Los Angeles, a limited audience fewer than one hundred and fifty people gathered at the Sayer’s Club to witness a private and intimate performance. Four months later, he returned to the Hollywood scene and pushed the capacity limits of the Avalon. Fans crowded both levels and recited every single lyric of his sixteen song set list proving his American popularity is rapidly increasing with every live appearance. Accompanied by a keyboardist, guitarist, female back up singers and a drummer, Morrison embarked on a ninety-minute expedition, which included his signature raspy voice and seductive melodic rhythms.

The night began with Morrison running across stage high-fiving everyone in the front row. Dedicated fans raised custom made posters and pictures in an attempt to gain his attention as he prepared to play ‘Beautiful Life.’ Visual tones were quickly established early on, displaying a bright lit stage for upbeat songs and darkly intimate shadows for slow tempo tracks. Tambourines echoed throughout the venue along with catchy electronic keys. The multi collaborative effort from all musicians on stage added a mixture of unique songs, resulting in unison clap participation from everyone present.

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