Shemekia Copeland

Shemekia Copeland is one of those incredibly sassy but musical artists, who can make any audience of made of people from all kinds of walks of life hang on her every word that she sings. “Ain’t Gonna Be Your Tattoo” has some fantastic satire before that makes the audience burst into laughter. She has the audience firmly in the palm of her hands waiting for her next move, before she’s even sang one notes. Of course, when she sings, she brings the house down with her brilliant use of her voice, which she knows exactly how to use as an instrument, hitting all of the blues notes and performing some ridonculous add libs as she goes. “Push I Need” is one of those songs that gets everyone in this vicinity dancing until the music stops, orchestrating the ultimate party atmosphere. It’s so wonderful to be a part of. I will definitely be making the trip to get the vinyl of the “Talking to Strangers” album in the near future!

I saw her in Wellfleet a couple of years ago. She was great!
You can bet I’ll be in Fall River next month and eager to see her anytime she’s in the area. Don’t miss it!
-RS, Truro