Citizen Cope Review

Looking for a chilled out artist? Citizen Cope is your answer. 

Citizen Cope is an American songwriter and producer from Memphis, Tennessee. If you have not heard of this singer but like Trevor Hall (Supported for Citizen Cope ), Dispatch, O.A.R, and Amos Lee, than this singer is for you.

I was fortunate enough to see Citizen Cope live last year in NYC and was certainly not left disappointed. Citizen Cope, the pseudonym of Clarence Greenwood, has a number of great alternative rock songs including "Mr Officer," "Bullet And A Target" and my personal favorite "Son's Gonna Rise."

The set list for when I went to see him live in  NYC included "Bullet and a Target, Hurricane Waters, Every Waking Moment, Healing Hands, Pablo Picasso, If There's Love, Let the Drummer Kick, Coming Back, Keep Asking, Off the Ground, I Couldn't Explain Why, Back Together, Son's Gonna Rise, Lifeline, Salvation and Sideways."

In terms of excitement and spontaneity this gig does not score high, but don't let that put you off. Clarence Greenwood is the definition of "chilled out." A gig based entirely around the music, there is little fuss and absolutely no gimmicks or crowd banter. Surprisingly though I still had a great night. The energetic atmosphere created from the buzzing sell out crowd was electrifying.

When Clarence and his band appeared on stage, there were no jokes or introductions - just Clarence going straight into the first song of the evening. Overall if you are a fan of this group than you really do have to see them live. The quality of Clarence Greenwood's voice had the whole crowd enticed and hanging onto his every word. It was an extremely enjoyable, chilled out evening listening to excellent live music.

Tour dates
13th July. City Winery - NYC
14th July. City Winery - NYC
15th July. City Winery - NYC
16th July. City Winery - NYC
28th July. Asbury Park - NJ


For more information regarding tickets and his N. American tour dates check out: http://www.songkick.com/artists/164785-citizen-cope/calendar

Trevor Hall

Think acoustic. Think reggae. Think alternative. 

Trevor Hall is an American singer from South Carolina, US. He is most recognised by his single "Other Ways,"which was featured in the hit movie Shrek the Third. Trevor Hall typically releases beautiful melodies that are both incredibly meaningful and spiritual. 

To date, Trevor Hall has released five albums; "Lace Up Your Shoes," "The Elephant's Door,""This Is Blue," "Trevor Hall," and "Everything Everytime Everywhere." 

Artists similar to Trevor Hall include Pete Francis, Citizen Cope and Current Swell. 

I was fortunate to see Trevor Hall live when he supported Citizen Cope during their N. America tour a couple of years ago. Although I had never heard of Trevor Hall before the Citizen Cope gig in NYC, I was really impressed by his music and performance. 

When I saw Trevor Hall live I picked up a very Bob Marley esque feel to his performances. Songs which I particularly liked were "The Lime Tree," and "Unity." He was an incredibly passionate performer and had the entire audience captivated by his music. I will add however his music may not be for everyone. His music oozes tranquility and calmness  - a perfect soundtrack for when you are lounging on a caribbean beach during a very hot day. So, if this kind of music is right up your street I urge you to check him out, you won't be left disappointed.

Tour Dates: 

29th August. Lance & Debbies Wonder Bar - Asbury Park, NJ, USA 

3rd October. Knitting Factory - Brooklyn, NY, USA 

5th October. Jillian's of Albany - Albany, NY, USA

For details regarding tickets and the rest of his N.American tour dates check out: http://www.songkick.com/artists/200939-trevor-hall/calendar?page=1