CQ Bravin At Rhia's Poem - February 18, 2013

CQ Bravin, up until about a month ago, hadn’t played in SL for about two years, having left SL completely.  Then, a month ago, he returned to SL and played at The Roof, which is owned by Lingual Markus.  “It’s really good to be back,” he said tonight at Rhia’s Poem, which is owned by Meegan Danitz and Rhi Zane.  February Jinx is the music manager for the venue and books some of the best musicians in SL.

Rhia’s Poem is situated on a beach and has a very relaxed atmosphere.  Some musicians sense this relaxed atmosphere and sit on the edge of the stage.  It’s the type of place where you’ll see other musicians like Lyrica Acoustic and Beamer Lowtide hanging out to listen to CQ play.  February and Meegan welcome each and every person to the venue with open arms and encourage them to dance or pull up one of the comfy pillows and stay awhile.

CQ has a voice unlike any I’ve heard in SL.  His smoky voice cuts through each word and creates a haunting lilt to each sad song he plays and a joyful tone to every happy song he sings.  He interacts with the audience and pays attention to local—which not every singer does.  He makes you truly feel like you’re sitting there in his living room listening.

If you’ve never heard CQ, please make sure you check his calendar at https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=thecolorfulquiet%40gmail.com&ctz=America/Los_Angeles and attend one of his upcoming shows—you won’t be disappointed.  J