JMSN @ The Independent 3/2/2015

Last March Christian Berishaj better known by his stage name,  JMSN opened for Crosses at The Independent  and last Monday night he headlined there!

JMSN @ The Independent 3/2/2015
Photo by Marc Fong 

JMSN @ The Independent 3/2/2015 
Photo by Marc Fong 

Dressed in Bermuda cutoffs, an oversized stripped t-shirt, slip-on kicks and a simple gold cross on a long gold chain, JMSN looked every bit indie, complete with a well kept beard, when he breezed on to the stage.

JMSN @ The Independent 3/2/2015 
Photo by Marc Fong 

A diverse crowd leisurely mingled following  supporting act Rochelle Jordan and the show was sold out by the time the headliner started. With an exhilarated pep in his step the Albanian American singer/songwritter/producer from Detroit kicked things off with "Addicted" from his 2014 self titled (The Blue) album. 

Greeting the crowd with a charismatic"how y'all doing" JMSN came off very friendly and genuine quick to interact with and introduce his band mates and coolly connect with his fans. His R&B singing style paired with indie back-up bass and drums gave the spirited set a subtle folk feel with a feel good vibe. The talented frontman gracefully bopped around the stage all night, delivering a lively show which pleasantly offset the somberness of the songs.

JMSN @ The Independent 3/2/2015 
Photo by Marc Fong 

Compared to the likes of How to Dress Well and Bon Iver, JMSN has undoubtedly mastered a unique technique of blending the soul, Indie and R&B genres.  Appealing to a wide ranging fan base, JMSN continues to garner  high praises and a growing popularity with a wholehearted ease.