Thursday, June 18, 2009

Hal Linton


So I started this blog about a month ago because I was fueled by the music and people around me, but lately I’ve been having a dry spell because, frankly, I haven’t heard or seen anything that got me excited.

A friend told me about Hal Linton and a D.C. R&B club called Posh and that was enough to put a mischievous smirk on my face.

It didn’t matter that I had work the next morning and a midterm immediately after leaving my cubicle because when someone sounds that good on YouTube and a new treasure opens in the Diamond District, you’ve gotta go.

They say my generation doesn’t know music but Hal Linton is here to represent.
For a minute I thought cupid pinched my ass when he took the stage. His voice is a siren, to longing mending hearts, with an R&B sound reminiscent to Al Green and Marvin Gaye.

Sure you can sway close with a new honey for the night, but can he get down with the funk? Pick up the beat and a couple of guitar riffs and watch the newest sensation put it down on the dance floor like the Godfather of Soul, only in Converse sneakers and a finesse that lets you know this guy is the real deal.

Do yourself a favor and listen to Hal Linton. Don’t be lame; go to a show and experience the music.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

BRILLIANT! Heart Felt! Awesome! The world must soon know!

Anonymous said...

Hal Linton is just joining the ranks of other Barbadian performers like Rihanna and Shontelle who are representing our sweet little island.