The coffee shop-bar-hybrid was the perfect environment for McKenna’s low-key, alternative stylings. Jammin’ Java’s venue contributed to the intimate concert experience. When at one point someone in the crowd screamed, “Your hair’s so fluffed!” McKenna responded, “Yeah, it’s - it’s so - I don’t really know - voluptuous these days.” The interactions with the crowd made the entire performance intimate and engaging. He came out in a dress with fluffed up, messy hair and glitter all over his face.
McKenna was extraordinarily carefree throughout the night: His chill demeanor reflected his young age. It was clear he was genuinely enjoying the performance. McKenna stood up on the amplifier on stage, bopping around and dancing to the beat. The crowd’s energy picked up halfway through the set when McKenna played the upbeat hit, “Why Do You Feel So Down?” Even the members of the audience who had just been swaying and standing started jumping and singing along. He created a special performance for the holiday, bringing out flowers and pink balloons to throw into the crowd. “I’m everyone’s valentine because this is what you’ve all decided to do on Valentine’s Day,” McKenna responded. At one point, an audience member yelled, “Will you be my valentine?” McKenna continued to make cheesy, romance-themed comments throughout the set, fooling around with the crowd and fostering an inviting environment. The cover was phenomenal, doing justice to the original track. But it’s called Valentine’s Day and it’s by David Bowie,” McKenna said. “I just kind of wanted an excuse to play it because it’s one of my favorite songs of all time. McKenna’s cover of David Bowie’s “Valentine’s Day” was a particular highlight of the night.
McKenna began his set with the hit, “The Kids Don’t Wanna Come Home” off of his 2017 debut album, “What Do You Think About the Car?” The song started off slow, building up to a chorus that set the perfect mood for swaying and dancing and establishing the casual vibe that would continue for the rest of the concert. And I’ve got more crappy lines like that prepared,” McKenna said.Ī quirky, 19-year-old musician from London, McKenna truly did steal the crowd’s hearts with his boyish demeanor, throwing flowers into the crowd and serenading the audience throughout the performance. “I’m here to steal your hearts this Valentine’s Day. A winner will be drawn at random by early next week.British singer-songwriter Declan McKenna made everyone feel like his valentine with his Feb. To be eligible, you must like KidFriendly DC on Facebook and follow on Twitter (let me know you did). Giveaway: To celebrate his upcoming shows, I’ve got a copy of his Marvelous Day CD/DVD to giveaway. Steve calls it, “super special advance availability for super special fans!” Orangutan Van will be available for the very first time at these shows. His three rockin’ shows will preview the upcoming release of Steve’s new album, Orangutan Van, with SteveSongs and his band taking kids on a remarkable musical journey. Steve,” the co-host of the PBS KIDS preschool destination, will bring his signature brand of seriously good (and seriously fun) music to DC area audiences. Known and loved by millions of PBS KIDS viewers throughout the country as “Mr. Kids’ fave SteveSongs is returning to Jammin’ Java on Saturday, November 3, for three band shows.
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