Gaby Moreno

Gaby MorenoHotel CafeHollywood, CAThe Players: Gaby Moreno, lead vocals, guitar; Sebastian Aymanns,drums, vocals; Leslie Lowe, bass, vocals.Material: Gaby Moreno’s music is as sweet and steamy as the rain foreststhat envelop her native country,Guatemala. She simply keeps youguessing where she’s going to take each song next. Original, fresh andprovocative, Moreno’s material does more than hold your attention,it magnifies it. Her music is hard to define, yet that is what makes hersongs so intriguing. Definitely some ‘60s vibes happening, but for themost part her tunes are borderline innovative.Musicianship: Moreno sings and your neck hair stands at attention.Her voice is as clear as mountain spring water truly a sound to be heard. Few artists can hold a notewith such clarity and make your jaw drop—she does both. Morenois equally talented on the guitar,strumming and picking her waythrough the set like nobody’s business. She is backed by drummerAymanns who also sings, along with Lowe on the bass. Both blend andvibe well with Moreno’s style, adding a certain sparkle to the show.Performance: This artist’s stage presence can at first seem gentleand pure, but she proved that she can lash out and exert asmuch energy as a lightning storm.The performance was tight andprofessional with a spunky overtone that dominated the gig. Moreno’smusic seemed to grow with the set list, seeping deeply into yourconscience. Powerful and enticing, Moreno left you wanting more fromthe moment the last chord was struck.Summary: Simply an artist who cannot be overlooked, Gaby Morenoexudes confidence, charm and professionalism. She is uniquein a way that draws you in, holds you there and refuses to let go.Moreno’s material is not only ready for the masses, it has the potential totake music in a different direction.-Tom Laurie

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