Tiger Lewis sold out the Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, bringing an undeniable energy to the room from the moment he stepped onstage. Seeing his live performance for the first time, it’s easy to understand why the stage feels like just the right place for him. There’s a confidence in the way he performs that immediately stands out, especially for an artist who’s still at the beginning of his career.
The Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and guitarist was celebrating the release of his debut EP, Mr. Right Now, which came out that night. The project brings together R&B, soul, blues and rock, with guitar playing a major role throughout. It’s a mix that gives Tiger room to move around musically without losing what makes his sound feel like his.
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At the center of Mr. Right Now is a sense of contradiction. Tiger explores sensitivity and bravado, insecurity and desire, soul and grit, letting all of those sides sit next to each other. That contrast is part of what makes the EP feel personal. He isn’t trying to fit himself into a single version of who he is, and you can hear that throughout the project.
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Still, the songs hit a little differently when you’re standing in a room watching Tiger perform them. There’s a lot of energy behind the music, but it’s Tiger himself that keeps your attention. He looks comfortable onstage, moving through the songs with a confidence that doesn’t feel forced. There’s a point where you stop thinking about whether someone is a good live performer and just start watching them, fully engaged. That happened pretty quickly here.
And that’s what made the show feel especially exciting. Mr. Right Now is only his debut EP, but Tiger already looks at home onstage. The Moroccan Lounge was a sold-out room, and by the end of the night, it was pretty clear why people showed up.
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We also got to chat with Tiger ahead of this monumental show. Click HERE to read our full interview with him on the meaning of Mr. Right Now and what this moment means to him.
