Chrisette Michele Epiphany Tour with Laura Izibor

Two up and coming stars shine bright during Texas tour

Centric Presents Chrisette Michele Epiphany Tour with Laura Izibor

March 20, 2010: Houston, TX--Irish soul singer, Laura Izibor opened the sold out show at Houston’s House of Blues Friday night. Izibor a very sought after opening act has toured with John Legend, Maxwell and India Arie in 2009 while promoting her first cd. Laura performed songs from her critically acclaimed debut album, Let the Truth be Told, as the audience sang along to her now signature tunes, Don’t Stay and If Tonight Is My Last.

Laura also treated the audience with a sneak preview of her new song, Gracefully, a witty tale of ending a relationship on good terms. She ended her set with her first single, From My Heart to Yours in which half way through the band blended in Mary J. Blige’s, Real Love as the crowd joined her in singing the chorus. Laura warmed the crowd fulfilling expectations of those already familiar with her talents and leaving a lasting impression on a new fanbase. I’m sure it won’t be long that she’ll soon be a headling act.

To the awaiting crowds delight, Chrisette hit the stage singing her hit, Ephiphany (I’m Leaving). It seemed like all the women in room and maybe even a few of the fellas sang along, “I’m just about over being your girlfriend. I’m Leaving.” Chrisette continued with several songs from her sophomore album, Epiphany, anthems voicing womens frustrations with relationships, such as Fragile, What You Do and Porcelain Doll.

Chrisette distinctive vocals infused with jazz and r&b are even better live and her Grammy award much deserved. As Chrisette took a brief break to change her cousin and background singer played with the crowd as they joked and sang songs by Beyonce, Alicia Keys and Mary J. Blige. Chrisette came back out a few moments later and picked right where she left off with an acoustic version of her hit song, If I Had My Way. She further displayed her powerful vocals as she ended the show with ballad, Blame It On Me.

Chrisette and Laura are a forceful tag team exemplifying real r&b without elaborate sets, dancers and marketing schemes but raw talent. High praise goes to Centric for having the foresight and courage to support two women who offer substance and pure talent to a failing genre and industry. The tour moves on to Dallas on the 20th then concludes in San Francisco, CA.