
Yaya Bey, Bathe, Vega Black
Mississippi Studios
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Portland
Wednesday, September 24 at 8 pm PDT
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Wednesday, September 24 at 8 pm PDT
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Yaya Bey w/ Bathe & Vega Black
Yaya Bey:
“Suffering is promised to us all, but so is joy. You have to find peace in that duality,” says Yaya Bey, who commits to life’s delight — humor, love, the power of human movement and connection — even if she has to do it afraid. With her new album, which follows a run of critically acclaimed releases and marks her debut on art-forward indie label drink sum wtr, the Queens, New York singer-songwriter thrives across uplifting, effervescent material. A rejection of past narratives projected onto her, do it afraid finds Bey reclaiming her story with resolutely fun, full-hearted, and nuanced songs that pull from R&B, hip-hop, jazz, soul, and dance music, including the soca stylings of her family’s Bajan roots. do it afraid celebrates all sides of Yaya as part of a collective lifeforce that doesn’t subscribe to fear but to the moments that move us.
Bathe:
On the surface, Bathe’s dreamy R&B is as inviting as the waves lapping the shoreline at a five-star tropical resort. But listen closer, and there are shadowy depths within.
Singer-songwriter Devin Hobdy and guitarist-producer Corey Smith-West formed Bathe eight years ago while attending the University of Pennsylvania. Since then, the Brooklyn-based duo has crafted music that soothes like a balm for modern anxieties—lush, melodic, and unflinchingly honest. Their 2021 debut album Bicoastal has drawn in over 30 million Spotify streams, thanks to its easy grooves and emotional weight.
Vega Black:
Vega Black, the dynamic lead of namesake band and one-half of the duo KDXVB, is renowned for crafting music that delves into the raw and vulnerable facets of self-acceptance and healing. Vega's lyrics, particularly evident in the poignant chorus of "Human Girl," invite listeners to embrace their authentic selves, echoing the belief that vulnerability is a testament to strength. On stage, Vega Black transforms vulnerability into visceral energy, delivering performances that range from electrifying covers to original ballads that crescendo into powerful affirmations of self-worth. Vega's presence is magnetic, engaging audiences with charismatic banter and an intensity that resonates deeply, occasionally moving first-time listeners to tears with the sheer emotional impact of the live experience. Through music and performance, Vega Black is not just an artist but a beacon for those seeking to live and love authentically, proving that the journey to self-love, though fraught with challenges, is a path worth treading.
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