Abigail Zsiga Show Review - Coda, New York.

As promised here is a review of the night's show. First, we’d like to offer a quick thanks to Mr. Moz Morris who alerted us to this special showcase.
Abigail took the stage around 7:15 looking at home and really relaxed, a presence that remained throughout. Overall we loved the sincerity in her voice and the emotive power. Her set contained 10 songs all written or co-written by the Chanteuse herself. The songs were performed in an acoustic setting and, as Abigail told us herself, the direction she has wanted to go in for several years now. At the outset, we can say -- Go gurl!! Her voice is reminiscent of Dido, only stronger and more full. You can’t believe such a powerful voice comes out of such a small body. Two words; Flaw-less!
The first track Abigail performed was “Wide Open.” This is an epic piece of work that set the tone for the night. Great hook on this track which really displayed her great vocal control.
Next up was a song we’re calling “That's Where I'll Be”. This is a sorrowful tale of a love going bad. We decided that as good as this was live, we can’t wait to hear it in the finished production with a little more instrumentation.
Abigail seems to emotionally rebound in “Pity The Fool.” With lines like “you’re alone and I’m not missing you. And that makes you the fool”. All we have to say is Ouch! This could very well be the you-done-me-wrong anthem of 2004. Abigail, you weren’t directing that at anyone in particular were you? We pity him.
Next up was Abigail’s modern take on the torch song with “It’s not me”. This song brings us back to the trauma that we all have related to at one time or another – unrequited love…UGH! You know. You’re in a relationship. You love him, but you realize it’s not a two way street. Pull out the tissues honey. Abigail left no doubt in her delivery of this one… she’s been there too.
As if unrequited love wasn’t enough, the next song was about a long distance relationship. In "90 miles", co-written by her guitarist Michael Patzig, Abigail gets points for even trying the long distance thing. Scott refuses to enter into those for the obvious difficulties. But we found ourselves rooting for Abigail that her man would call her, miss her and remain faithful. After all "90 miles" isn’t too far, but it’s far enough to stray. Most men need only a few feet!
Next up Abigail gave us perhaps her most personal song to date. In “Home Again” she shared a bit of her life and loss with us. The song is about her grandfather and his death. Hope you didn't put the tissue away cause you'll need them again; think Beaches here. Abigail stripped this number down to its raw core by playing the guitar herself while the drummer softly played djembe in the background. This number needs to stay as it is. No production, thus showcasing Abigail’s tender words and vocals. Any production will get in the way of the fond memories she shares with her fans.
Picking things up again, Abigail delivers another potential classic F-you song - "In Spite Of You". No other way to put it. The girl put the vocal chops behind this one and let us have it. If any one’s put you down or held you back, we’d suggest sending them a CD with this on it. Jiffy’s writing a “to be sent to” list already.
To make this review shorter and because we heard “Come To Me” twice (sorry a joke you had to be there for) we’ll cut to the final song of the night. Ok, we confess we’re really just covering for the fact that we were so into the show we lost track for a bit. “Missionary” was a great way to end the show. Soaring vocals were delivered on this impressive number where Abigail is convincing a man that she’s the one to be with. Well, she convinced Scott and he’s a self-professed homo! Perhaps it was the raw sexuality she exuded, but he wants more.
Thank you Abigail for turning your two loudest fans in the crowd OUT! Thanks for taking the time to chat with us afterwards. Thank you to Andrew as well, it was a pleasure! We’ll be sure to catch this one again and anyone else who gets the chance, you won’t be disappointed.

--Jif & Scott A