Raia Was plays Captain Obvious (Piano Versions Release Show)

In the lead-up to the release of her self-produced sophomore LP Captain Obvious Raia Was started playing piano again. She’d been developing a solo piano show for the album from the release of the first single, which she celebrated at the music composition and supervision house Found Objects. She screened the first music video and previewed three songs off the record solo and in the round on piano. The night sold out and was a smash success that she’d repeat twice more, including a takeover of the beloved restaurant Insa to debut her single If You’re Asking, I’m Offering, handpicked by Bob Boilen for NPR’s All Songs Considered. With her shows building buzz, her announcement of the album release show was an opportunity to double down - play the entire record from start to finish, arranged for solo piano, no tracks, no frills. The record was presented in three movements at…