Show Recap: Logan Brill at Midtown Live

Having just played for thousands at Stagecoach and Merlefest, Logan Brill performed for a much smaller crowd at Midtown Live in NYC on Thursday, but nothing about her show felt like she or her band gave less than 100%. Her fourteen song set was high energy pretty much from start to finish. Brill has a magnetic stage presence with an ability to engage the crowd whether it is by telling the stories behind the songs or encouraging everyone to get up and dance. She may have been dressed in a shiny gold skirt, but the whiskey drinking gal can definitely hold her own with the boys. Her vocals were tender when needed, like on the fabulous "I Wish You Loved Me", but absolutely shined on the rockin' bluesy songs including the single from her upcoming album of the same name "Shuteye" as well as covers of "Folsom Prison Blues" and Jolene." Her band of four were skilled, energetic and appeared to be having as much fun as Brill.

Music is in much need of a female who can hold her own and break through. Logan Brill fits that bill. She has the vocal chops, plus she's fierce, fiery, funny and just fantastic.