7.29.09 – I went to see Jackie Tohn perform at The Living Room in New York City. Most of you would know Jackie from her spot in the Top 36 of American Idol this past season. Jackie was the singer best known for her high energy performances and fun personality. But take away the judges (Happy, Annoying, Dopey, and Grumpy), the cameras and the competition, and Jackie is really an indie artist at heart. The guitar and her amazing voice filled the room like an entire band. I was completely entertained; if not by the music alone, Jackie’s personality shined through with her natural comedy in between songs. Her album was the first of the “idolers” to drop on iTunes and she joked that it had already went Aluminum.
Her songs ranged from uptempo Acoustic Rock to slow ballads where her strong character showed hints of insecurity. Her voice really stood out and was simply beautiful at times. I loved the song 25, which was perfect for last night’s intimate storytellers setting. My standout selection is most definitely Possible. The crowd reaction and participation was proof of the songs’ infectious behavior.
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July 30th, 2009 at 11:55 AM
AHHHH Huge fan of AI! I loved Jackie! She went way too early
July 30th, 2009 at 12:24 PM
OMG Jackie is the Sh*t! Come to Seattle!
July 30th, 2009 at 12:50 PM
i like the possible song. that idol show is just karaoke, I don’t get all the hype.
August 11th, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Knowing Jackie for years I have seen her put her high energy into everything she does. It is not a surprise she creates a high energy show when she performs. Her newest cd is awesome and if you like this you should also look into some of her older work found on her myspace page and first cd. jackie is a trip and a great indie musician! Love her! Idol definitely let the wrong one go!!