picture later…

Last night I made it out to the Roxy for an invite only showcase of up and coming artist Mika that I’ve written about a couple times here. Let me start talking about the Roxy. It was the most joyous I’ve ever seen it. Clowns and a dude on stilts were entertaining the line outside and there were balloons and streamers hung everywhere. The sign said:

Mika
Let the Celebration Begin

I couldn’t agree more. While waiting in line I discovered a perk of being a blogger. One of Mika’s people was going through the line and making sure that Universal and media people were waiting. I said “I’m a blogger” and she said okay go to the front and wait to the left. A few minutes later I skipped the line of 75+ people like a VIP. Felt pretty awesome.

Inside there was no short of “celebration.” There were glow stick string things and buttons being handed out along with free food and balloons and happiness everywhere. After waiting around a bit and surveying the scene. At 8:45 pm Mika went on stage with his band.

The guy can sing.
Live or recorded hi voice is so high and powerful and unique it’s hard to compare with anybody else in my mind. He played his second U.S show till about 9:30 and it was bar none an amazing performance. It was a bit different since it was all fans yet industry people who may have heard nothing about him. Without a doubt I’m sure they were impressed.

Overall, such a great showcase.

Mika: Myspace | Official Website