Halo Is A World Builder
On April 27th I had the pleasure of attending Halo’s show at Burlington Bar, accompanied by her band, Safe Haven, as she took on her second live show as a solo artist. I saw Halo’s first performance at blk room a few months ago, which gave me the opportunity to analyze their growth as an artist in a short period of time. I can say that I’m impressed.
Halo and Safe Haven, Burlington Bar, April 27th. Pictures by @film.breaux on Instagram.
Wearing the microphone wire over their shoulder, Halo began by setting a tone of gratitude not only toward her audience, but also towards the people who have gotten them where they are today. She exudes grace and a kind soft-heartedness while possessing an endearing nature. Gratitude outlined the show as the most crucial message to the crowd.
Halo, Burlington Bar, April 27th. Pictures by @film.breaux on Instagram.
Halo’s stage presence is what I noticed most development of throughout this performance. Halo is yearning for something that we can not see, but know exists. Alchemizing emotion into song seems to be a specialty they were honing in on as the show progressed. For this to be their second live performance with Safe Haven, they all were phenomenal and individually stupendous.
Halo and Caleb (piano) Burlington Bar, April 27th. Pictures by @film.breaux on Instagram.
The saxophone added a silhouette and shape to the set along with the accompanying piano. Caleb (piano) is able to use his keys as paintbrushes, delicately blending every instrument and voice together. Sage (vocalist) was the perfect bed for Halo’s voice to jump on. Sebastian (drums) kept the tempo as he familiarly does. Assuring each band mate with a steady beat while being cool, calm, and collected. Aremi (bass) added a voluminous feel to their original songs, some being performed live for the first time. Joe added electricity to the set (guitar) with complex rhythms and texture filled techniques. Along with Suzy (Viola) skating her bow on strings to fill the ear of the in-tune listener. The viola adds a highlight rarely seen in stages such as these.
Halo and Sejzelle (vocals), Suzy (viola), Joe (guitar), Burlington Bar, April 27th. Pictures by @film.breaux on Instagram.
There was so much going on with each member being in their own world— together! Safe Haven’s camaraderie and friendship peeked through as the guiding facilitators of this group’s craft. Soul and movement accompanied the whole show as Halo floated on stage like a sweet fairy. As she floats, pixie dust knocks off of her. She is ethereal. Halo is magic!
Halo behind the scenes, Burlington Bar, April 27th. Pictures by @film.breaux on Instagram.
I was honored to once again witness the world building of Halo and the wonderful Safe Haven accompanying. For only their second show, this team knows their good sides and how to highlight their best work. I couldn’t decide where to look or what to consume first. I had a buffet of options and left full of inspiration, admiration, but most of all, respect.
Follow Halo on Instagram @hiitshalo to keep up with their work.
