Cautionary Wife Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 TOWERLOAD.COM Pop Phenom Mika Takes Manhattan in Candy-Coated Showcase 01/23/2007 Last night I had the opportunity to attend a special showcase by Mika, the London-based, Lebanese pop star whose catchy single "Grace Kelly" just hit #1 on the UK charts, and whose emergence in the U.S. has received more advance hype than the iPhone. Fortunately, Mika lives up to it. I shot these photos [Photos HERE] at the event which was held at The Box, a tiny cabaret space on New York's Lower East Side. After about an hour, the ebullient curly-top singer, who has earned comparisons to Elton John, George Michael, Freddie Mercury, Rufus Wainwright, and Jake Shears, emerged on stage and ran through a selection of tracks from his album Life in Cartoon Motion. He finished up with the single "Grace Kelly", which he apparently wrote as a flip-off to record labels who told the singer he should sound a certain way. I managed to catch a glimpse of John Cameron Mitchell at the event, which seemed entirely appropriate as Mika's energy can be very Hedwig-esque, and my boyfriend spotted former supermodel (there for the Celebrity Mole fans) Frederique bopping along to the music. Mika draws an eclectic crowd. Mika's bubble gum pop translates flawlessly live. We were sent away from the showcase with a gift bag containing a CD, a huge selection of candy, and a special Mika hacky sack, but bribes weren't necessary. I think most of the audience was already sold. I am, anyway. For those of you who become dangerously addicted to songs with catchy, fizzy, narrative lyrics that tell a story, Mika is your man. I drank the Kool-Ade, and now I'm hooked. It will be interesting to see whether he can catch on in the U.S. The Scissor Sisters have seen chart-topping success in the U.K., while in the U.S. they remain niche artists. I think Mika's optimistic songs should find a bigger audience here — they're already playing as MTV promos, and Mika just signed a huge deal to front designer Paul Smith's spring/summer 2007 campaign (above right). Smith's colorful image suits the cartoon-obsessed singer to a T. From: Towerload.com --- CW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Great review , cant wait for the Newcastle gig even more now!!!!! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganymede Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Too funny, I just picked up the google alert in another window. "bubble gum pop" though? In a way, yes, but not the way it's generally used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yummyme Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Cool review! Manny XOXO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetg Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 That's my bf Andy's review. Way to go babe love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strudel Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 That's my bf Andy's review. Way to go babe love it! Really, WOW.Very nice review. Looking forward to the Barfly so much now ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelic Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Thanks for posting that review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatsMe Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Thanks for sharing that. Sounds like he had a lot of fun... Well, here is hoping the gigs in London and Dublin will be just as good (or even better... ehehe) I can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFlibble Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Is he playing Liverpool, Manchester or Nottingham at all? I'd love to see him live...!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guinchogirl Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Is he playing Liverpool, Manchester or Nottingham at all? I'd love to see him live...!! He's playing Manchester, see thread - http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari62 Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) Just found these bigger pics on flickr from The Box Edited February 12, 2009 by mari62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywonka Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Just found these bigger pics on flickr from The Box Oh thank u mari never seen those before, 2nd one is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miro Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Thanks for posting Mari! Lovely! Just found these bigger pics on flickr from The Box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari62 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Oh thank u mari never seen those before, 2nd one is Thanks for posting Mari! Lovely! You're very welcome girls!! lovely indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiza Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Just found these bigger pics on flickr from The Box these pics are great! t4p mari:thumb_yello: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mari62 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 these pics are great! t4p mari:thumb_yello: My pleasure Netina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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