Joseph Dockery and Luci – Almost Acoustic Showcase – We Found New Music at Bar Lubitsch – Live Review
Joseph Dockery
Joseph Dockery and Luci – Almost Acoustic Showcase – We Found New Music at Bar Lubitsch – West Hollywood, CA – April 27, 2026
For their first‑ever Almost Acoustic Showcase, We Found New Music curator Grant Owens shifted the spotlight toward intimacy — and the result was nothing short of magic. Bar Lubitsch, with its warm red glow and old‑world charm, proved the perfect setting for a night built on stripped‑down performances, raw emotion, and artists willing to let their voices do the heavy lifting. Closing out the evening were two of Los Angeles’ most criminally underrated talents: Joseph Dockery and Luci, both known for their ongoing residency at the upscale Delilah. Separately and together, they delivered the kind of performances that remind you why WFNM remains one of the city’s most vital platforms for emerging artists.
Joseph Dockery
Joseph Dockery — A Short Set That Left a Long Impression
Joseph Dockery, joined by a special guest acoustic drummer, delivered a four‑song set that immediately captured the room’s attention. Opening with his Spotify single “Off and On,” Joseph’s voice filled the intimate space with a warmth and clarity that made the song feel newly alive. He followed with an unreleased original titled “So Much Time,” offering the audience a tantalizing glimpse into what may be next in his recording journey.
A stunning highlight arrived with a rapturous, reimagined rendition of The Cure’s “Love Song.” Joseph and his drummer reshaped the classic into something tender, atmospheric, and unmistakably their own. ‘
Joseph Dockery
Joseph Dockery closed far too soon with his other Spotify release, “What You Do to Me,” leaving the crowd wanting more — a testament to both his songwriting and his quietly magnetic stage presence. Throughout the set, Joseph also treated the audience to flashes of his guitar‑solo artistry, proving he’s as skilled a musician as he is a vocalist.
There’s a sincerity in Joseph’s delivery that makes even his most delicate moments feel monumental, the kind of authenticity that can’t be taught or manufactured. His ability to command a room with such understated confidence suggests he’s on the verge of a well‑deserved breakthrough.
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Fortunately, the night wasn’t done with him yet — Joseph would soon return to the stage to join the evening’s headliner.
Luci — A Revelation in Real Time
And then came Luci, an unexpected treasure and one of the most compelling performers to ever grace the WFNM stage. From the moment she launched into “Don’t Stay Too Late,” it was clear the room was witnessing something special. Luci possesses a voice and presence that place her in the rarefied company of powerhouse performers — think Barbra Streisand meets Lady Gaga, with a theatrical flair entirely her own.
Her set moved fluidly through songs that touched on many corners of the LGBTQ+ experience. Highlights included the wickedly charming “Feeling Kinda Gay,” the aching longing of “Waiting Forever for Her,” and the sharp, perceptive bite of “Worse Than a Man.” Each song felt like a small universe — emotionally rich, lyrically clever, and delivered with a confidence that lit up the room.
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The brilliance kept coming: “Mr. Faker,” “Just a Kiss,” and “Imagine Me and You” all showcased Luci’s ability to blend humor, heartbreak, and theatricality into something uniquely captivating.
Towards the end of the set, Luci shared that she had just returned to Los Angeles from the funeral of a friend who had died by suicide. With the room holding its breath, she performed “I’m the Moment,” a devastatingly beautiful reminder of how fragile, tenuous, and profoundly meaningful our time on this earth can be. It was the emotional apex of the night — raw, brave, and unforgettable.
Luci is a striking talent destined for stages far larger than the cozy confines of Bar Lubitsch or even Delilah. Her performance felt like a star quietly — but unmistakably — ascending.
Luci
A Night to Remember
Together, Joseph Dockery and Luci turned the Almost Acoustic Showcase into something transcendent — a night of vulnerability, artistry, and connection in the heart of West Hollywood. Grant Owens and We Found New Music once again proved their uncanny ability to spotlight artists on the cusp of something bigger.
What a gift these two performers are, and what a perfect way to spend an evening along the wilds of Santa Monica Boulevard.
An interview with Joseph Dockery is coming soon to Highwire Daze Online.
(Review by Ken Morton – Photos by Scott Waters)
