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Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 11:48 AM
Toby Lightman and Aslyn
Double Door Inn
June 16, 2010
The Deal: Duo of singer-songwriters perform at the Double Door Inn for a small, but focused, crowd.
The Good: The night started out with a set by Toby Lightman, who played a number of songs, in addition to a couple as a duet with Aslyn and a few by request. She also returned to help out Aslyn during the later set. While Lightman offers more poetic songs done via acoustic guitar, Aslyn is more of a romantic, pop singer behind her piano.
Lightman's first two albums were released on Atlantic Records and she now releases albums on her own label, T Killa Records. Aslyn was signed to Capital Records and now releases music on her own, as well. The duo have been touring together pretty consistently for the last year and pair nicely together. Both singers have the ability to convey emotion and bring forth power when needed, though they usually stay in a "soft and sweet" register during their songs.
The Bad: Attendance.
The Verdict: The 45 or so in attendance were focused on every song and called out requests when asked. Both singers showcased their abilities and moments of gratitude toward the audience seemed genuine and heartfelt. I definitely see the duo as a better fit at the Evening Muse than the Double Door, as most in the crowd were seated for the duration of the performances.
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