I Fell In Love @ Jesse Jo Stark and Co.

Leave it to Californians to show how it's done. We're, clearly, just better at everything.

Jesse Jo Stark embodied the rock and roll rich borough of Camden, performing an insane show from beginning to end that was a quick little reminder of how rock and roll is meant to be done. Exploding on stage, her signature loincloth and bedazzled bra captured her overall aura: rockstar that will eventually be labeled 'satan' by Bible thumpers, which is a high honor signifying success in the industry.

Stark is, in my opinion, one of the coolest people ever. The daughter of legendary Richard Stark, founder of Chrome Hearts, her godmother Cher is a common reference in her interviews, clothing and style choices, and her onstage performances encapsulate all of the heavy cultural influences from her everyday life growing up in Los Angeles. Stark also designs for Chrome Hearts, designing custom boots sporting leopard print, snake print, and everything your parents wish they had when Mötley Crüe roamed the streets of LA.

Stark's strong female dominant fan base ride for her as she sings about heartbreak and falling in and out of love, posing her early songs in a retro 50s/60s vibe that include slide guitars and calypsos. Her growth feels natural as an artist and as a young girl growing into a woman. The progression from 60s inspired Elvis rock into a grungy side of herself that includes The Cramps, horror films, and her signature love of monsters still going strong. She continues to express her adoration for 50s/60s rock, performing a cover of Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash towards the end of her set, saying an upbringing in LA requires a love for country music. She's not wrong.

The small venue meant being able to see Stark upclose and personal, and her striking blue eyes could be seen even from the back of the venue. Her outfit, her stage presence, her voice, you cannot take your eyes off of her for one second for fear of missing anything about her. You can feel her love and dedication to her craft along with the pure gift it takes to simply have a beautiful singing voice. Her love for her fellow musicians is one to be admired, I guess when you grow up around the biggest rockstars of all time, you learn that it takes an army to make it happen. Stark's band blended well with her, never once overtaking her presence but also not blending in with the background. They weren't her accessory, they were her band mates.

Watching Stark grow and evolve from the vintage hopelessly in love girl to this badass rockstar who allows her anger and resentment to show within her music has been a rollercoaster of a ride. But you can't miss the 'old' Jesse and her music because she's still Jesse; true to herself through and through. She still lovingly plays those heartbreak love songs made when she was in her twenties, she's just a grown-up now that has more life experience and more capabilities to further express it in her music. Stark knows she doesn't have to prove anything to anyone, and she thrives at continuing to grow and adapt in a way that doesn't hide her sparkle (literally, she shines like a disco ball with her bedazzled outfits).

The highlights of the night were her country music covers, belting out 'Cry On Me' with ease, and her rage filled performances of 'patterns' and 'pussycat'. She does start early in the concert with her early records 'Dandelion' and 'Mystery' for early fans.

Stark loves what she does, she adores her fans, and it would be shame to pass on the opportunity to see her live.

Stark's not currently on tour, but you can check for updates on her website and stay up to date with her music on Spotify.