From New York City’s alt-cabaret scene, Billy Lykken brings his eclectic brand of comedy and outrageous parody as well as his interpretations of songs ranging from Broadway, R&B, jazz, and Tin Pan Alley with musical direction by Yasuhiko Fukuoka.
Hear Lykken sing his interpretations of Filthy Gorgeous, Be The One, Love Is Blind, Livin’ For Love, Mississippi Goddam, If You Believe.
This hyper-emotional journey of song, eyelash and pizzazz is filtered through the soul of an often heartbroken, but never bitter, sequined songstress whose eccentricities and self- destructive behaviour are overshadowed by an all-consuming need to please the faithful masses.
“This is not drag nor is it cabaret style, it is something else altogether. Lykken is simply himself – or at least, who he presents himself to be on stage. His singing voice often operates in that gender-neutral range, evoking memories of Tallulah Bankhead and Eartha Kitt, but he’s able to adjust the vocal style from Broadway belt to rock and roll growl. He can even croon a standard with intense feeling.” (Nitelife Exchange)
