In the ancient walls of the Masquerade venue in Atlanta, GA came an experience that has only happened once before in the southern state. On a rainy Wednesday night, hipsters, rockers and everyone in between were in attendance to see the LA musical duo J*DaVeY perform and bring their alternative pop sound live and in color to Atliens alike. Although having only released one two sided album to date with another one on the way, followed by four EPs, J*DaVeY has created a loyal following which showed in the attendance for their second debut in Atlanta. People were already crowded around the stage in preparation for a show they would never forget–unless certain toxins prevented them to do so. A night that opened up with notable hip-hoppers such as Atlanta’s own Lyric Jones, KeithCharles and LA rapper Blu ended with a banging performance by J*DaVeY.
As the night began, I approached the murky venue with my dark fedora low as to block the rain from my eyes. I took a quick glance at the billboard sign above that read J*DaVeY and Blu to actualize that I was about to witness something I had never seen. After questioning the ticketer about her iPhone, I took my ticket and walked into the dark hallway that led me to the already live space where the event was to take place. As usual, I walked straight to the bar where I also was able to charge my almost dead phone and start up my tab that wouldn’t close until my phone finished charging. As if the show were waiting for me, the obnoxious host for the night yelled into the mic as soon as the first drop of liquid slid down my esophagus. He loudly introduced Atlanta’s own Lyric Jones to the stage who banged out four songs that had the crowd waving their hands in the air as if a robbery were going down. Her energy was high and everyone in the room could feel it as Lyric gripped the mic and rapped ferociously as the bass shook the floor, almost as if she herself was causing the
eruption.
After DJ Golden’s crew of rapper’s featuring KeithCharles finished their live set, Blu came to the stage in true LA fashion with sagging jeans, a beige coat with a blue cap aiming towards the sky. He had a unique, laid back style of rap delivery that was mixed in with echoes that reverberated across the room. At this point, the alcohol was reaching my system so the sounds felt really cool against my ears as if water had been transformed into sound waves. Blu continued his set with some live songs and some laid back ones which either had you moving your hands or standing in awe.
The moment everyone came for had finally arrived and about 3 and a half drinks down, I made my way to the front to catch a first hand experience. Brook D’Leau, one-half and producer of J*DaVey came to the stage and took his place behind a table filled with midi key boards, beat machines and other firestarter devices. He served as the DJ for Def Sound’s hyped up set.
Soon after, Jack DaVey herself came onto the stage doning a red Where’s Waldo hat on with a draping white shirt just barely hanging on to her body, a pair of tight white shorts and high top white Converse. She began her set in true rockstar fashion with a sweet cover of Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” Her voice soared beautifully over the guitar riff made by her illustrious red painted guitar that went perfectly with her outfit. She definitely won me as an official fan after that one. After the song, she put down the guitar and got into her more alternative pop side as she sang songs from her earlier EPs as well as her latest one Evil Christian Cop. From “Quicksand” to “Mama’s Back” the band covered every favorite.
During “Mama’s Back,” she offered for the crowd to join her onstage which of course, no one would pass up. She danced, they danced and it was a party for everyone. In the midst of it all, I stumbled out into the misty air of the outside world to soak in what I had just witnessed. The band ended their set with a new song “Queen of Wonderland.” But fans demanded an encore which prompted Jack straddling atop a speaker to sing a riveting medley of “No More” and “Raincheck.”
The appearance of J*DaVey was a huge success and it diluted anyone in Atlanta who needed to see them live. They really delivered and satisfied all who had high expectations. Atlanta is just one of the many cities that they are to visit as their New World Culture Tour continues until April 14th in Seattle, Washington. If you missed them here in Atlanta, don’t fret we have footage by K.D. Gray and photos by GreatEclectic that’ll make you believe you were there.
This was definitely a dope week, I must say….I’m n love with Jack.
Paintbrush sluts
Life is just a friend and we fool around 
…Great footage
i love me some jack!