Molly Moore EP release show 2/16/2022

 A few weeks back on a Wednesday night, up and comer Molly Moore played to a crowded room on Wilshire Blvd in LA. It was the release show for her EP Escapism and not only was it a free show, it was at a secret location. Not totally secret as the address was listed on the show flyer but by address only, not a venue name or anything like that. It was a sort of Speakeasy if you will, a first in all of my show going experiences. 

Molly Moore EP release show 2/16/2022 in LA 
photo by Nikki DeMartini

Molly Moore EP release show 2/16/2022 in LA 
photo by Nikki DeMartini

My friend and I arrived shortly after the show started. Our IDs and proof of vaccination were checked outside and once we were cleared we were instructed to enter through the ATM. The place was flanked with mirrored walls, funky art, neon lights and packed with mask-less show goers. 

We were able to get a sweet spot right up front, mere minutes before Molly Moore's set started. Decked out in matching orange creamsicle colored tie-dye sweat suits, her accompanying band led the way and got situated on the teeny tiny stage ahead of Miss Moore. Then, in a flash,  there she was, rainbow colored hair and all. In a busy cartoon graffiti two piece bikini top and early 2000's inspired JNCO pants she was the face of Gen-Z style. The crowd, of which I was compiled of lots of friends and family of Moore and company, ate it up right away, hooting and hollering with every spoken word and cued song. 

The music stopped after the first song so that some technical issues could be worked out but that didn't dampen anyone's spirits on or off the stage. Moore handled it like a pro, sharing some insight of what got her to where she was, couches she surfed and what Escapism is all about: basically that the only way to grow and blossom into your true self is to face your own realities instead of trying to escape them. They got right back into the swing of things with "Vacation" a single off of the EP and Moore invited everyone who knew the words to sing along. 

Molly Moore EP release show 2/16/2022 in LA 
photo by Nikki DeMartini

Molly Moore EP release show 2/16/2022 in LA 
photo by Nikki DeMartini

Under a kaleidoscope of colorful lights, Molly Moore really started shine as the show played on. It took

her a minute to warm up and really find her groove but once she did, she was playful and personable and positivity radiated from her as she performed. Last year she played at Bottlerock Napa Valley and opened for Chromeo at San Franisco's August Hall leading up to that festival yet she's still coming into her own and she's doing it well.

 

Molly Moore EP release show 2/16/2022 in LA 
photo by Nikki DeMartini

At one point my friend pointed out that Molly Moore had a early Gwen Stefani feel and sure enough there was a No Doubt cover of "Bath Water" later in the show. By the time we left the smile on my face matched the smile Moore wore all night. For my first show coverage since moving to SoCal it was quite an experience I am so happy I was able to have. She doesn't have any upcoming shows at the moment, but keep your eyes out for more from Molly Moore. 

Molly Moore EP release show 2/16/2022 in LA 
photo by Nikki DeMartini