Ex-Clevelander Polina Kourakina Returns @BeachlandCle With Toby Lightman

POlina

Wed 1/28 @ 8PM

New York-based singer/songwriter/guitarist Toby Lightman has been making her sleek urban soul/pop for over a decade. Despite a brief major label flirtation early in her career which saw her touring with some pretty mainstream acts, she’s since focused on expanding her range and developing more layers to her work.

Being an independent artist has done her good, giving her songs a more authentic feel. She recently released a new crowdfunded album Every Kind of People. She’ll be at the Beachland Tavern for a primarily seated show for those who enjoy discovering singer-songwriters whose work rewards listening.

Another reason to go is that the opening act is a former Cleveland resident we haven’t seen in these parts for a while: Polina Kourakina (pictured).

The Russian-born musician established herself in this town before decamping for New York. Her cool, gamin intensity was honed here in Cleveland, as she easily roamed between intimate, soulful folk-style versions of her original tunes and blazing electrified rock versions. It’ll be a pleasure to see her again.

Admission is $15.

reverbnation.com/polinakourakina

tobylightman.com/

Cleveland, OH 44110

 

 

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