Although Monday night in Moscow seemed dull, quite the crowd showed up at One World Cafe to listen to artists David Dondero, Corey Ogelsby and Bart Budwig.
With One World Cafe being a hub for entertainment, these artists couldn’t have picked a better location to perform. The lively and eccentric Moscow community seemed pleased with their performances.
One World Cafe is the perfect spot to plop down with a cup of coffee — or a beer if you’re old enough — while you listen to live music and enjoy what the night has to offer. This was the first time myself and many others had heard these artists. Many of us were surprised by their performances.
Starting the night off, anxious to perform, Olgesby took the stage.
His voice gave off an indie tone which complimented the songs’ soft, classic and rustic feel — serving the tone of the acoustic guitar nicely. Some of his songs included, “Placebo” and “Masturbating Astronauts” which took a fun take on pronunciation.
The dim lights tied the setting and the music together, leaving the audience to bounce along with each and every song. Second up was Dondero, who amazed the audience with his clever songwriting abilities, his voice being much rougher than other performers. Dondero sang about issues like the snakes of Wall Street, gun violence and brothels. The array of songs he played included “Call me D,” “Bus Stop on 82nd Street,” “When the Heart Breaks Deep” and “Stars of my Chandelier.” His dark-humored lyrics put a (crooked) smile on the audience’s faces.
Bringing in the final artist towards the end, Budwig did a trumpet solo.
To round out the night, Budwig played with a trio of light-hearted friends. During the performance, they in- teracted with each other frequently and looked like they were having a blast. Budwig played the guitar and the trumpet while his friends played bass and the drums.
The music they played was similar to the same genre that I usually listen to. Hearing them live let me indulge in a sound that gave me chills, specifically the song “2 Nightstands.”
A really cool addition to their set was the lights that follow the drumbeat.
Budwig was nice and interacted with the audience which made a great end to the night.
There is always something going on in the city of Moscow. Events like these help artists grow and gives them a chance to get their name out in the community or even become discovered. Nights like these make me realize why I love Moscow and why I would never leave it.
Emily Pearce can be reached at [email protected] or Twitter @Emily_A_Pearce