Tiffany Wilson’s Sweet, Soulful Songs at C’mon Everybody

April 25, 2018 by Ray Fontaine

Tiffany Wilson On Stage at C’mon Everybody / photo by Ray Fontaine

Brooklyn Roads visited the cozy Clinton Hill venue C’mon Everybody on April 19, 2018, to see Tiffany Wilson play her sweet, soulful, folk tunes accompanied by Carlos Feitoza (bass), Stefano Di Blasio (guitar), and Tom MacLean (drums). Nestled away near Pratt Institute, C’mon Everybody drew a mostly young, student crowd to the evening’s entertainment.

The Newcomers Club opened the evening of singer/songwriters followed by two of Brooklyn Roads’ own featured artists, Mikhal and Ella Joy Mier of Iris Lune, who teamed up as a duet for the first time.

When Tiffany Wilson came on stage, the audience was chattering inside the bar, but the captivating power of her angelic voice during her warm-up quickly silenced the room. Wilson kicked off her set with “Gone Girl,” a slow, rock ballad reminiscent of other great songwriters such as James Taylor or Brooklyn icon Carole King.

Tiffany Wilson -Soul Guitarist! / photo by Ray Fontaine

The indie soul singer performed songs from her inspirational EP, 818, named for the house number of the apartment in which she recorded it. Wilson transitioned from an electric guitar to a gorgeous acoustic one for her next song, “Heart Strings,” which took a turn toward the blues.

From this small, dirty-blonde singer explodes a massive voice, and she makes it look easy. Tiffany Wilson’s talent is obvious from the broad range of her voice and styles. “Honey Pie” sounds like a cross between Feist, Foo Fighters and Lianne Lahavas.

The night was filled with songs about activism, community and love. If you’re interested in listening to any of these artists, you can find them on Salome Art Haus, Spotify…or roaming around Bed-Stuy.

Artists on our Radar

Ricky Stein: Texas Roots in Brooklyn

Ricky Stein/ photo courtesy of the artist

If you’re looking for music inspired by New York City with a Texan flare, look no further than Ricky Stein, a Brooklyn-based artist originally from Austin, Texas. Stein is a singer-songwriter whose music is grounded by a combination of his upbringing in Texas and his present life in the bustling streets of New York City and Downtown Brooklyn. Stein has an impressive discography of singles and albums, and since moving to New York City in August 2016, he has released a full album, “Long Summer” and many singles. Stein’s music is best defined as Americana and roots, with folk-infused acoustic and electric guitars, and his lyrics paint vivid images of nature and life. The listener feels connected to Stein, as his musical stylings resemble talent from the likes of John Prine and Bonnie Raitt. His most recent single, “Passenger,” highlights Stein’s talents with a strong harmonica section. The song’s instrumentation and structure is built on one verse, which compliments the song’s message about the uncertainty and ominousness of being a passenger on a long journey. Another standout, “Street Lights,” is a lighthearted commentary on the comfort of hope, the street lights representing persistent light even in the dead of night. Stein’s live performances are carefully tailored, his sets performed at local venues in Brooklyn like Pete’s Candy Store and many other venues known to support live roots and country music. His talents are always showcased, whether performing a solo show with a guitar and harmonica or being supported by a full band. Stein’s upcoming months are packed with performances at many venues, including Saturday, January 11th at Skinny Dennis Bar in Williamsburg and Friday, March 7th at Sunny’s Bar in Red Hook. You won’t want to miss it!

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