Tarrah Reynolds Rockin @ Rockwood

Do you know Tarrah Reynolds? 

I was at the intimate NYC songwriter stronghold known as Rockwood Music Hall last Monday, January 28th, for an intimate set with Tarrah and her band, Brian Satz on acoustic bass, and Sebastian Guerrero on cajon.

Those that know me know Tarrah is the love of my life, but with all the non biased energy I can summon, I'll tell you I'm truly blessed to have witnessed her talent on so many occasions.  She's real and she's doing something new - how many musicians truly play from their heart and create original music?  In the name of inspiration, you should see her play.

Here's my best attempt at describing.  (How do you describe something all its own???)

She composes her lyrics with a poetic style similar to Joni Mitchell, but with a thicker sense of emotion like Sade or Roberta Flack on her moodier songs, or like 70's motown (think Stevie) at her soulful moments.  But somehow it's still acoustic folk music.  Her self taught style of finger picking is reminiscent of African guitar, but her harmonies mix modern classical harmonies with soul, in a way that is both beautiful and hypnotic.  Bandmates Brian & Seb groove with her, never stepping in the way of the songs, supporting her with simple funky rhythms, all the time grinning, singing, and occasionally stopping to snap their fingers.  Her lyrics can be deep, touching on some of her hardest moments, but the rhythm section keeps the mood jumping.  The contrast is special.  

Check em out!  She'll be at Soloman's Porch in Brooklyn on Feb 28th with the stunning Imani Uzuri!