You can learn how to beatbox with a quick YouTube search, but Shlomo's showmanship and talent creates a live performance which astounds far beyond anything on the internet. He takes beatboxing and progresses it through musical genres from slamming drum 'n' bass to jazz, commenting his performance is ‘an evening of beatboxing and polite conversation’. This personal and fun performance creates an electric atmosphere which makes the audience feel comfortable interacting and contributing to the music - all produced by one man's mouth.The audience are led through Shlomo's ten stages of successful beatboxing, an interesting crash course which amazes by gradually fusing the stages together. A particular highlight is Shlomo’s cover of 'Sweet Dreams' by Eurythmics which is skilfully constructed and is mixed live on stage.This high-energy showcase is supported by excellent interaction with the audience as well as the presentation of Simon Shlomo Kahn's life which acts as a through line for the performance. Shlomo reminisces back to his Iraqi-Jewish roots with impressions and noises that form an image of a traditional family party of his past. The whole audience are on their feet cheering and applauding. At the performance I attended, a banjo and saxophone from The Horne Section joined Shlomo on stage and were combined with his beatboxing to create a unique jamming session. There will be different musicians every night for the finale, which is recorded and and sold for charity. Such personal touches means the show surpasses any other beatboxing that I have experienced and creates a must-see spectacle.
