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

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.