New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Lachi official website) When an artist is pouring forth an empowering message while having fun onstage, it's only natural that her audience will experience something far better than just a great show. The crowd at The Local 269 should expect to be smiling yet moved after seeing soulful pop act, Lachi and Meridian Gold, on Thursday, October 20th. The show is a CMJ showcase and both the venue and festival are familiar territory for the group. Their most recent music video, "Bug Out" was shot at The Local 269, and Lachi and Meridian Gold have played CMJ several times in the past, as well as SXSW and have opened for Patti LaBelle.
Lachi has been tearing up the New York City club scene with her stirring blend of pop, rock and soul since she hit the stage in 2006. The multi-talented singer/songwriter and performer takes her music to the next level with "Bug Out," the first single from her forthcoming album. The anthemic track is an affirmative celebration of life, driven by a soaring, instantly catchy chorus that exhorts listeners to "Bug out, have fun, live life, have love, bug out." The eclectic track delivers a bright pop melody, driven by phat rock guitar, touches of funk and electro, and a hint of ska to showcase Lachi's powerful vocals.
"I'd describe my music as a combination of rock and pop with a hint of soul and a bit of jazzy scatting. What's most important is that the lyrics convey a message of truth, growth, poetry and reality. My influences are a grand ol' mess of The Beatles, Radiohead, Bjork, Smashing Pumpkins, Lauryn Hill, Ella Fitzgerald, and Mozart."
"As a legally blind, black female that, let's face it, acts white, is a tomboy and acts like she's not blind, I've encountered an intense amount of resistance from the world around me. From racism to colorism, to you ain't black enough, to sexism and genderism, to 'What a bitch, can't you see that sign, it's right there, what are you blind or stupid?' All things that are said to me on a weekly, and often daily basis. My songs are all about growth, struggles, life-lessons, empowerment, poetry and strength. I don't think the topics will change over time, as I have always been a person of the earth. If I have an intense experience, be it love or hate, it's met with poetry, reality and depth. That's my inspiration - my life." 'Bug Out' will be released on
September 17, 2011.
Praise for Lachi and Meridian Gold
"...her adorably quirky personality and distinctive vocals are enough to make her stand out from the legions of pop hopefuls with radio-ready tunes."
-MTV Iggy - Beverly Bryan
"Lachi plays bright, soulful, piano-driven pop and cathartically sings about perseverance...a stirring album."
-The Onion AV Club
"Songstress, Lachi, and her band...combine their skills to generate an enchanting and airy style of piano-driven rock. Lachi offers an alternative to alternative rock, and her enthusiasm for her art is made clear through her impassioned performances. "
-The Deli - Meijin Bruttomesso
"(Lachi) Now a leading advocate for blind musicians in and around New York City..."
-CW11 Morning News -
Shelley Ng
Oprah
Radio Host Derrick Ashong talks with artist Lachi in his "
On Deck" segment.
-Oprah
Radio - Derrick Ashong
"Lachi offers an alternative to alternative rock, and her enthusiasm for her art is made clear through her impassioned performances. "
-The Deli - Meijin Bruttomesso
Lachi and Meridian Gold
CMJ Showcase at The Local 269, where Lachi and Meridian Gold shot their video.
Thursday, October 20th
The Local 269
269 East
Houston Street, New York, NY
Phone: (212) 228-9874
Doors at 7:00PM
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