Live Review: Lucy & La Mer at LA Vegan Beer and Food Festival

Material: Lovable Lucy LaForge leads 
a merry pack of throwback musicians
 whose relationship with folk is more than 
a dalliance—it’s a full-on love affair. The effervescent group plays with ease and
 even slips in a sardonic twist with songs
 like “Please Don’t Be Evil,” and winks and nods with covers of Johnny Cash’s “Walk the Line” and Soft Cell’s “Tainted Love.” These bubblegum renditions are sure to be addictive to fans of Feist and Inara George, and provide easy access to the group’s original material. Musicianship: LaForge’s baritone ukulele and luscious-yet-campy vocals make comparisons between her and Shirli McAllen—the ukulele- wielding frontwoman … Continue reading Live Review: Lucy & La Mer at LA Vegan Beer and Food Festival