http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2009/08/20/avant
Avant
Sat., Aug. 22, 8 p.m., $38.50, with K’Jon and Melonie Fiona, Keswick Theatre, 291 N. Keswick Ave., Glenside, 215-572-7650, keswicktheatre.com.
by Deesha Dyer
Unfortunately for Avant, the R&B singer emerged at a time when the market was flooded with male voices. Still, his early 2000 hits “Separated” and “My First Love” charted and built him a solid reputation. After that, his stuff started to sound alike, blending into the rotation of radio monotony. His latest album, Avant (Capitol), is more of the same, but at least he can actually sing.
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http://www.citypaper.net/articles/2009/08/20/jaguar-wright
Jaguar Wright
Wed., Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m., $25-$40, with taragirl, The Rebel Yell, Dannis Anderson, Jessy Kyle, A. Dot, DJ Randy Flash and DJ Imperial B, World Café Live, 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400, worldcafelive.com.
by Deesha Dyer
A survivor of the local neo-soul movement, the fierce Jaguar Wright has been flicking ears ever since she showed up on an MTV stage with the Roots and Jay-Z. Although her last album came out in 2005, she’s been a regular at live shows and continues to give the people what they want — a raw taste of soul.
