Andy and Band at Bella Dubby

The grainy quality of the cellphone picture complements the cool, jazzy, Iron Butterfly-like, jams of our friend's ensemble. This woman's voice is beyond SPECTACULAR: at once lampworked-delicate lacey glass, yet powerful and specific, like a nerve pinch that releases years of tension. Heartbreakingly full of emotion, hers AND yours. The whole band - yes, 2 instrumentalists, but it's all they need! - has a fantastic range of textures.

It's fun puzzling out who the influences are on these guys, because clearly they are legion.