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AUSTIN, TX- There’s a list that I keep in my notes applications on my phone of artists I was foolish enough to miss out on when they came through Los Angeles for the first time. One of the those names was Donna Missal. I didn’t miss her perform in Los Angeles just once though … but twice.  Shame on me  … twice.

Her 2018 debut This Time is a fabulous album. Her soulfully rich vocals aside, it’s her songwriting that really gives the collection of recordings its strength. It’s as top-tier as it gets. Take for example just the first cut from the album, “This Girl”. The gradual crescendo in dynamics throughout composition elevates the mood of the track, and the arrangement, with subtle instrumental intricacies that get layered throughout until we hit the climax at the end of the song with a pulsing horn section and choral vocal harmonies perfectly complements emotional lyrics about a frustrated love. All it took was that song to hook me into the album.

The album is a musically emotional tour de force, but I had no idea how amazingly Donna brings that music to life on stage.

To say that I was captivated by Donna’s performance would be an understatement. She sang every lyric and every note with a divine kind of intent. Songwriters often write from personal experience, and it just felt like Ms. Missal was drawing from those memories.  Every twitch of her body. Every grimace on her face. It was as if she was letting her music possess her soul and what she gave the audience on this occasion was a performance that truly felt 100% authentic. It was beautiful.

It was such an emotionally vigorous performance, I had to take a step back just to catch my own breath. Donna joked about how much she was sweating on stage, but how could you blame her? She was really working hard to give the audience all of her soul, and as an avid-concert goer, that’s the kind of concert experience we hope for every time the door takes our tickets.

I noticed that Donna has three shows lined up in June in Pennsylvania (7th) , Louisville (10th) and Indianapolis (11th). Her opener? Our favorite, Miss Lauren Ruth Ward. Let me just put this out in the universe … trust me when I say that those are going to be some unbelievable shows. I suggest that make plans to go to one of them if you can.

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Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Donna Missal at SXSW presented by Neon Gold Records @ Empire Garage 3/13/19. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

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