Sam Quealy - North America Tour
The Echo1822 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles 90026
Sam Quealy brings her North America Tour to The Echo with a solo live show that combines her music with theatricality and choreography.
The Australian artist is based in Paris and works across techno-pop, electro-pop, dance-pop and hyperpop. A singer, songwriter, dancer and performance artist, she has collaborated frequently with Marlon Magnée of La Femme, including on her album Jawbreaker, and has been part of the voguing house Comme des Garçons. Her songs have been called “dystopian club bangers,” while Jawbreaker was described as “bold, immersive and irresistibly danceable.”
The Echo’s claim to fame is its track record as a launchpad for Los Angeles artists: its long-running Monday Night Music series helped early acts find an audience. Today it remains an active live-music club in Echo Park, in the upstairs room of a two-venue complex. The stage sits close to a compact general-admission floor, with a bar alongside; most events are standing, though seating may be available first come, first served, depending on the show. On-site food and drinks are available, and the venue recommends checking the individual listing for seating and age rules. Expect a ticketed gig with the crowd gathered around the performance, and room to step outside to the patio between sets. The venue is on Sunset Boulevard, amid Echo Park’s dining options.