Growing up in a middle income suburb, my siblings and I had everything growing kids would need. Like so many households in America, the front living room of your house was off limits for children, that’s where our parents kept the good stuff. Only allowed to enter for special events or if we had some special…

Sam Tsui was up next, accompanied by Kurt Hugo Schneider on the piano for most of the set. Kurt also accompanied Tiffany for one song but took center stage when Sam took a break. His stripped-down version of Kina Grannis’ “Where You Are” was impressive – just him and a guitar, highlighting his vocal talents. Sam also has an elaborately animated…

Max Schneider, perhaps my favourite for the evening, this guy can sing. Matched with a charisma on stage that you don’t see often. He had the crowd amped up from almost the get go, his on-stage energy is contagious. He moved about in an explosive and flamboyant fashion with a vocal prowess to match. He…

Tiffany Alvord then took the stage, the homegrown darling of YouTube with an astounding 2.8 million subscribers. She’s performed in the Philippines before with an equally impressive performance. She delivered a solid segment, picking up the acoustic guitar for a few songs. I enjoyed her medley of cover songs which were incorporated to tell a story of sorts, like…

Lynk, formerly know as At Sunset, a band hailing from Australia, and who performed here before, opening for Boyce Avenue. This band recently changed their name, after one of their members decided to go the solo route. Currently at its core are 3 brothers: Harrison Kantarias, Andrew Kantarias, Matthew Kantarias, and there’s nothing that matches their vocal…

When does a tribute band become more than just that? The Bootleg Beatles have a long history, established in 1980 with over 4000 shows under their belts, they have plenty of experience to draw on. These guys provide a level of performance which is elevated beyond what most tribute bands bring to the table.  …

Bebe Rexha an American singer songwriter, whose parents are of Albanian decent, hence the unusual name, hit the stage next and energetically told the crowd “I’m from Brooklyn, New York City.”   Certainly not a household name but no stranger the industry, she has written music for other artists, names you’d recognise, like Eminem, Nicki Minaj or Rihanna. Not…

Nadine Luster and James Reid, with a mixture of solo tracks and duets. As a Joe Jackson song lyrics used to say, “Happy loving couples make it look so easy.” Perhaps a bit sappy for some, but I was impressed with their duet numbers, there was something special there.  An evident spark that enthralled the…

Pop superstar father and son-tandem Gary V feat. Gab Valenciano, where first up and showed off their nearly inhuman dance moves. Undaunted by the uncooperative weather, they even hit the catwalk, baptising themselves in the drenching rains. Both of these gentlemen are accomplished singers, however it was captivating to experience them dance together. You witnessed more…