Performance Of The Day: "Bones" by JC Stewart

Hey everyone!

It's a rainy day here and somehow that just makes me crave beautiful, calming and soulful music.
It's pretty fascinating how much our surroundings influence our taste and mood.

Of course, I have no idea what the weather is like in your area, for all I know the earth could already be headed towards the apocalypse. (#Wasteland, Baby!)
But, if you are looking for a song to thoughtfully look out into the rain, you've come to the right place.

So, grab a cup of tea, a blanket and let's have a proper cliché rain day.


- Performance Of The Day -
"Bones" by JC Stewart


JC Stewart is a singer/songwriter from Derry, Northern Ireland.

He combines classic singer/songwriter elements with Pop elements.
JC writes about his own life experiences and is often inspired by conversations he has with others,
this results in his songs being honest, direct and vulnerable - giving the listeners so much to identify with.

The young musician is influenced by artists varying from Tom Waits, to Bob Dylan, to The Band and Hozier. These influences give an insight as to why JC Stewart's sound can be so light and delicate in one song but then go oh so dark and anthem-like in others.

JC has been pretty busy releasing new songs - such as "Have You Had Enough Wine?", a gripping and cinematic song that takes you on a journey of confusion and heartbreak. Besides supporting Kodaline, Freya Ridings and Snow Patrol, he also co-wrote "Hollywood" which you'll find on Lewis Capaldi's debut album.
He has a few more support slots for LAUV, Anne-Marie and Vance Joy coming up, so make sure to keep an eye on his socials to catch some of the shows.


Most recently JC Stewart shared the acoustic performance of his latest release "Bones".


Recorded on a couch athestically placed in a field in the outskirts of London, this performance of "Bones" really highlights the ebbs and flows of an ending relationship.
By just focusing on acoustic guitar and vocals, JC has stripped the song down to its bones (#wecamehereforthepuns), showing how well the song works with even just these two elements.

This intimate performance is baring the song's structures perfectly; going from soft and composed to loud and raging, again portraying the sadness and frustration one feels when going through these situations.

The line "it's better to have lost, than never have loved at all" still manages to paint it all in a forgiving and somewhat optimistic light and allows us to move on with a smile on our faces.


Watch JC Stewart's performance of "Bones" right here:




- buy and/or stream "Bones" here -



JC Stewart online: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify | YouTube | Instagram

Credits // Words: Vanessa Jetwash | Image: JC Stewart via Facebook

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Gig Photos: Kodaline at LKA Longhorn, Stuttgart (October 2018)

Hey guys!

I didn't know how much I missed being in the photo pit until I was back in one.
The summer has been a bit too quiet, so last week was the kick off moment for another busy season.

To me, working at a show is one of the most special feelings.
I adore the atmosphere, the magic the crowds and bands just bring along and the unison in which the crew works.

As photographers we get to indirectly join the crew for the night and capture the moments the audience came to the show for.

So yeah, I'm the happiest when I'm jumping around in the photo pit.

Especially when I get to photograph bands like Kodaline, so I'm super excited to share my photos with you.


In case you feel like supporting my photography, come and say hi:

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Date: 29th October 2018
Venue: LKA Longhorn, Stuttgart (GER)

Support Act #1: JC Stewart


JC Stewart took the stage only equipped with his acoustic guitar,
and Stuttgart soon found out that that was enough for the young musician to wow us.

With a voice so clear and soulful, lyrics so relatable and honest and melodies so catchy, yet unique, JC Stewart quickly won over the crowd.
Fully relying on vocals and guitar alone, the atmosphere was calm and fully focused on the intensity of his music.

The simplicity of his set was so enjoyable and so hypnotizing, asking for full attention and treating it with a lot of care.

A word of wisdom: keep an eye on this dude, you're not going to regret adding his music to your playlist.





JC Stewart online: Twitter | Facebook | Spotify | YouTube | Instagram











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Support Act #2: Wild Youth

Wild Youth fulfilled all the expectations their band name had given us.
Their set was a whirlwind and made everyone dance the best they could, leaving Stuttgart more than ready to party.

Catchy riffs, roaring drum beats, groovy keys and addictive basslines paired with expressive vocals are what you get from Wild Youth.

Oh, and a lot of dancing.

It was clear that each member was itching to dance, of course for the instrumetalist that turned out to be a lot more difficult. But for the singer, there was no stopping.

Their super energetic performance was not only a joy to watch, but also well received by Kodaline's crowd which was such a welcoming crowd.





Wild Youth online: Twitter | Facebook | Spotify | YouTube | Instagram




































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Headliner: Kodaline


And Kodaline? Well, they were Kodaline.

A brilliant band that just has this connection to with audience.
Right from the first note, Stuttgart sang along - it was actually such a thrilling atmosphere to be in the photo pit between the band and their fans - no matter which way you turned, you saw happy faces that were there for the beauty of music.

What is remarkable when it comes to the band, is how insanely brilliant their harmonies are.
Not every band can belt out a tune without instruments, but Kodaline can.
They proved it with their stunning performance of "I Wouldn't Be" which heavily focuses on their harmonies.

But not only their voices blend together so well, it's also the chemistry the band has on stage.
It doesn't take long to figure out that they all know exactly what they and each other are doing.
Watching a band in which every member is just as appreciated is pure magic.

What also classifies as pure magic is the way the crowd sang along to every song and showed their support and respect which the band so very clearly deserves.

Setlist:
Follow Your Fire
Brand New Day
Ready
Honest
Brother
Shed A Tear
Head Held High
The One
Angel
I Wouldn't Be
Love Like This
One Day
Born Again
Raging
Love Will Set You Free
All I Want
High Hopes





Kodaline online: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify | YouTube | Instagram

We hope you enjoyed our little summary of the evening.

In case you haven't seen our latest video with Kodaline, you can check it out here.







Thank you for your visit!

Credits // Words & Photography: Vanessa Jetwash

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