Jodi Heights | TCAN Live Review
Jodi Heights | About
Boston-based Jodi Heights is a singer-songwriter who mixes alternative pop with contemporary and classical sound elements. She stands out with classically-honed technique and brilliant lyrics that plumb the depths of everyday life. She plays primarily plays the piano but does play the harp too.
Her first EP release, "Triptych," came out in 2022, where she focused on climate change, the pandemic, and the growing wealth gap. Her ability to combine her love of music and passion for raising awareness on urgent concerns shines through in a talented way in all that she makes.
Jodi Heights | Achievements
Jodi holds multiple music degrees, including a Master of Music from the New England Conservatory. Her music has been called breathtaking and poetic by Victor Matheus (Indieoclock), and she has been tagged as a shining star in the stagnating music industry by Nicole Mendez (The Other Side Reviews).
Jodi has garnered over 100 monthly listeners with over 200 followers on Spotify alone. Her followers are primarily based in Colorado, Brazil, and Mexico, among other places. She has a loyal fan base on Instagram and posts as much as possible to her over 1k followers.
TCAN Live Review | Before the Show
Jodi was very welcoming before the show, and I enjoyed meeting her. My first impression was that she did care. She cared about what I thought about the venue and how welcoming the people around me were. I instantly knew tonight was going to be intimate as well as an exciting show.
I was also taking photos for the show, and she graciously ensured I had enough room to move around the venue. New to concert photography, I had those butterflies, and Jodi eased them with how welcoming she was.
I arrived just before the sound check ended, so I only have a little to say about this part of my experience. But I still enjoyed myself before the show.
TCAN Live Review | The Show
The show was great, as well as very intimate and engaging. The topics Jodi touched on were unlike any I have heard other musicians connect on. She talked about mental health, self-esteem, and other issues that can be sensitive to talk about for some. That being said, I want Jodi to continue to push those talking points.
At times, she did a great job at easing into these topics. Other times, her vocals were blunt and straight to the point. I prefer her to explore a mix of these elements. I want her to be straightforward about the topic with her lyrics and gently present them.
Her performance was primarily with the piano, and I would love to hear more from the harmonium and harp. The harp has such a beautiful sound that compliments her vocals, and the harmonium's uniqueness should set her apart in the music industry
TCAN Live Review | After the Show
Jodi met with me briefly after the show, and she was exactly what kind of person I thought she'd be like, a kind and genuine person. It was a pleasure to meet such a passionate and good-hearted human being. I can't say anything wrong about the type of person Jodi is.
I wish I had more time to pick her brain and talk to her about her music, and I plan to do that soon.
TCAN Live Review | Overall
Jodi is a solid performer and human being; her passion for her music shines through everything she does. I encourage her to continue striving for nothing but the best that she can offer.
I am excited to see Jodi perform more local shows and am interested in how far her music will bring her. If you still need to meet or talk to Jodi, I encourage you to. If you enjoy passionate music, Jodi's music is also for you.
Thank You Notes
I want to thank Jodi Heights for having me come to this great show at The Center of Arts in Natick, a venue no more than 15 minutes from my house. The show was gracious and very welcoming, and the performance was personable. One of the better shows I have attended!
Please like and follow the links below if you enjoyed this review, and listen to her incredible music on all streaming platforms, including the ones provided below. Additionally, if you like the photos in this review, please follow @photojon94 on Instagram. That photography account is my side hustle!
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Conclusion
I hope you have a great day and enjoy a restful night. Please be kind to others; we don't need more hate. Stay safe as well, we are just coming out of a pandemic, and I would like it to stay that way!
Thank you so much for reading this, this is my first concert review, and I am thrilled you read it. I would love to hear what you thought about the piece, so please leave a like and comment with your thoughts below!
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