Poison Ivy plays The Lure in LA Oct. 15 and 16
Poison Ivy is a singer/songwriter from Los Angeles, CA that has no problem expressing her thoughts on contemporary issues through her music. Poison Ivy rocks LA on Wed, Oct. 15 and Thurs, Oct. 16 at Lure.
Influenced by some of music most influential players such as, Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell and Jimi Hendrix, its no wonder Poison Ivory has a strong sense of expression. Continuing to avoid the major labels and take on the industry herself to prevent from being molded into the “industries” puppet.
Check out her new music video for Mr. Wonderful here.
OC Concert Guide caught up with Poison Ivy to get an inside on her music.
OCCG: Where did the name Poison Ivory stem from?
PI: Almost like a Yin and Yang where you need the Bad to balance the Good the same derives from Poison Ivory. Poison is the crack in the Porcelain. And Ivory is the precious commodity, the bone, the purity. Both are strong substances and represent both sides to my personality.
OCCG: What keeps you inspired to keep writing and performing music?
PI: Living. If I’m at a place of complete Peace then that’s where Ill be writing from. If my soul is full of turbulence then I will write and perform from what is tugging at my heart. That is the best part of creating…you can pull from anything and everything. All around me is inspiration. I am a spring of endless ideas.
OCCG: Your music is a combination of Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop and Punk, how would you describe your sound or label it in more detail?
PI: I use to call my sound Grunge Urban Pop until a good friend of mine Jordy Towers (Lead singer of Rock band ‘SomeKindaWonderful’) said to me “You are Grunge Soul, because that’s what I am, and I connect to your music the same way.” I loved that so much. There fore…I am Grunge Soul. Thank you Jordy!
OCCG: You are currently on your own tour, what are some of the things that you like most about traveling?
PI: My favorite elements of traveling is getting to know the cities History. I love a good story. A fight, a past romance, even a tragedy. You can even feel the energy. Its inspiring.
OCCG: How do you connect with your fans?
PI: I like to connect with fans that are down to earth, I love conversing with them if they aren’t too shy. Getting to know a fan is really cool especially if that fan offers a beautiful and positive perspective of how they see your music. I love my fans so dearly.
OCCG: Some of your songs talk about sex, money and power, what is your stance on that in regards to the music industry?
PI: I hate that Sex, Money, and Power drives so many people. That shouldn’t be the case so I talk about these stereotypes in “Mr. Wonderful” asking “How can we live off crumbs and bread? Brain wash our bodies so our minds are always dead.” In “Sex is a Weapon” I give a perspective that is from a woman who is using her SEX to get what she wants out of another soul. “Alchemy” reveals that you can be controlled by someone’s power and witchcraft over you. Leaving you spell bound and in a state of mental obscurity. That’s what “The Filth” is about…all of the disgusting ailments that control us has human beings. Sex, Money, & Power.
OCCG: Who are the artists that you most admire?
PI: I love artist that have a conscience. That stands for something. Joni Mitchell, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin was and still is the fucking shit and some.
OCCG: What can we expect by attending one of your shows?
PI:I like to form a personal connection when I perform so if you come to a show I want you to leave feeling like you gained something special. A new perspective, or maybe just an opportunity to see into my realm. So I’ll choose a word that I hope most people can agree with. Electric.