Daphne Lee Martin Premieres New Album ‘Moxie’ At Outer Space

Daphne Lee Martin gave a sneak preview of her newest album ‘Moxie’ at The Outer Space on Thursday night. (Nick Caito)

Daphne Lee Martin gave listeners a 10-track live preview of her new release at The Outer Space Thursday night.

Martin performed with a 4 piece band, and though it was their first time playing out together the group conducted themselves with a fine-tuned swagger.

Daphne Lee Martin gave a sneak preview of her newest album ‘Moxie’ at The Outer Space on Thursday night. (Nick Caito)

Their new album, titled “Moxie,” isn’t slated for released on Telegraph Co. Records for another couple weeks, which was all the more reason to play its entirety for the intimate audience in Hamden.

It’s a vaudeville trip hop jaunt through dimly lit lounges and watering holes. Calling the sound alcohol-drenched would seem a little over done these days, though cocktails would be your ear’s beverage of choice. The Outer Space’s exquisite craft brews was a decent substitution.

Daphne Lee Martin at The Outer Space. (Nick Caito)

They were joined by Sam Perduta (of Elison Jackson) for guest vocals on the saucy ‘Faithless Beauty,’ and an eerie calm fell over the bar for Bill Readey’s haunting piano on ‘Cheers, Darlin.’

Acoustic folk country acts Suzie Brown and Jenee Halstead also performed.

Suzie Brown performed a saucy folk acoustic set at The Outer Space. (Nick Caito)