Ali Marcus

Here's a heads up for all you music fans - a wonderful singer/songwriter out of Seattle who plays a cool harmonica in addition to a melodious acoustic - her name is: Ali Marcus

I had the good fortune this past Thursday evening of deciding that watching "Lost" on TV just wasn't the thing to do, so I headed down to The Evening Muse to listen to a little music.

I got there a little early so I ordered a beer and looked around. I saw a lady in the corner with her nose in what I thought was a book. As I approached her I noticed she she was also sitting next to a small suitcase with some T-Shirts and CD's around so I guessed that this might be Ali. I walked up to her and introduced myself. She was reviewing lyrics, not reading a book. She chuckled as she said it was something that she should have down earlier, but that didn't happen so now was the time. Her soft voice, her self-confidence and the ease with which she struck up a conversation struck me as - well not odd - but a little unique I guess. Those of you who know me know that I'm not a small person and just my size tends to initimidate people. Not Ali - she was cool with the short conversation as well as with my request to take a few photo's of her show. In fact her response was something like - "Do what you want to". I chuckled at that.

As she took the stage and went right into her first song it was quickly apparent that as a songwriter she was not made up of a simple bit of poetry but rather a somewhat complex set of intellectually derived lyrics that deserved a little concentration on my part. Additionally she played tunes that were downright humorous if you followed along. I soon found myself tapping my foot along to the beat.

Needless to say I spent the $12 on her new CD titled "The Other Side". Folks, there's not a bad song on this CD. It sounds great!! She has a few of the tunes available on her website as well. Have a listen - you'll enjoy it. You should also note that in addition to the singing and playing of the instruments on the CD, she wrote the songs and also produced the CD. I found that impressive. Pick yourself up a copy of this album. It's available online - and it's $12 - a great value for what you'll get.

So, instead of watching "Lost" I saw a great show and found another young talent to keep my eye on in the future. I know I'll be hearing of this young lady in the future.

Links to the images of the show are here.. Check her out.

Until next time,

Cheers,

Monty Chandler