With a capacity just shy of 2,000, Strathmore isn’t a small venue. But in her recent appearance there, British blue-eyed soul singer Joss Stone made it feel intimate, in an evening filled with great songs, lots of warmth, and plenty of good vibes.

Growing up in Kent, England, Stone was influenced by the classic R&B of Aretha Franklin and Dusty Springfield. She burst onto the music while she was still in her teens, releasing her debut, The Soul Sessions, when she was just 16.  The album received a Grammy nomination, as did its single “You Had Me,” and Joss herself was nominated for Best New Artist. In the two decades since, she’s continued to achieve critical acclaim and commercial success.