Who’da Funk It singer breaks out on her own

At just 17, Deja Carr has made a name for herself in the Western Massachusetts music scene as the frontwoman of Who’da Funk It. With the band taking somewhat of a breather after a successful 2013, Carr has taken on another ambitious project: her own solo work under the name Mal Devisa. After playing several smaller local shows, Carr will bring her signature stage presence and impressive pipes to the Parlor Room in Northampton on December 3, opening for Lady Lamb the Beekeeper. Look for her own creations plus possible covers of "Honey Honey" by Feist and Beyoncé’s "Deja Vu." – Jake Reed