Fresh Young Breakout Pop-Folk Artist Sidney Thompson Had Command of Both Her Soulful Songs and the Audience in Her First Live Performance
Sidney Thompson performed her debut concert to a capacity crowd at the McKinney Performing Arts Center on October 28th. In her first live performance, she sang the soulful folk-pop tunes that are already defining her as a serious artist. The concert was the platform to release her groundbreaking debut album "Colors".
Referred to by industry professionals as a singer song-writing prodigy, Sidney, just 16 years old, began writing and singing less than 12 months before the "Colors" album release date. Fans of her work have described her lyrical content as the writing you might expect from an artist with the depth and soul of someone well beyond her years. The rapid pace and development of the music she's written, performed, and produced is a testament to her natural gift and talent as an artist. Sidney's work already has the attention of several major recording labels. She currently plans on marketing herself with the new breed of Indie Artist and promoting her songs via social media.
"She sounds a lot like Colbie Caillat, Adele and Sheryl Crow, but writes like a female John Mayer," said Bob Cotton, a music producer and Nashville/Los Angeles veteran in attendance. "It was amazing to see how she sang with such confidence and captivated the audience with her soulful vocals and heart-felt lyrics. Folks were definitely not expecting a performance like they saw tonight. This girl is gifted and has a unique sound."
"Colors" is now available on iTunes and video clips of the performance have been posted on social media sites, including YouTube, MySpace and Facebook. Her songs "Just Anyone," "Dance" and "Colors" are three songs from the album getting significant attention from the online community. Sidney's website, www.sidneymusic.com, was also launched on the 28th.
"It was just an amazing night. I can't believe all these people came out to support me. It means so much and I'll never forget what happened here tonight for the rest of my life," said Sidney. "I was really nervous when I took that first step on stage but the energy of the audience clicked a switch and it was probably the most fun I can remember!"
"I'm over 40 years-old and these songs relate to me," said Kim Minton. "I can't believe this teenage girl can write like that. Wow, there is a lot of depth to her lyrics! It was an amazing performance and she will be a household name soon."
The night was made even more special as Sidney's band was comprised of respected world-class musicians. Lead guitarist Andy Timmons and local acoustic guitarist Clint Franzen led the way for a band that was tight. It's clear that a growing number of local professionals have spotted an incredible talent in Sidney. The music community has welcomed her arrival on the scene with incredible support and many expect to hear much more from the young, soulful Texan.
Contacts:
Sidney Music
Bruce Thompson, 214-616-1914
sidney@sidneymusic.com
