Saturday April 22: Wardsboro Curtain Call presents Sofia Talvik
Unmistakably Nordic in flavor, Sofia Talvik somehow still conforms to American interpretations of her own original music, a North Sea siren blending sparkle and melancholy, creating a special niche of folk music that has been described as neo-folk. She is a veteran performer with 6 full length albums as well as numerous EPs, singles and tours behind her.
Growing up in Sweden her music has always had a special tint of her Scandinavian heritage, making her a favorite among music lovers. But her 16-month, 37- state tour through the USA (in an old RV) has moved her new album ”Big Sky Country” closer to the Americana tradition. The adventure on the road spurred a lot of emotions, both those of triumph and joy, but also those of self doubt and defeat – all of which found their way into the songs. Living like a musical nomad, moving from place to place, slowly but steadily building her audience through her heartfelt and personal performances she got to experience the USA in a way few people do. The people she met opened their homes and hearts to her and some of them even made it into her songs.
With all her nationwide tours, she has now covered 45 states (her show in Wardsboro – first time performing in Vermont – will make it 46 states!)
Sofia has been compared with giants like Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins, but has her own raw quality, a down to earth sound that makes her brilliant songwriting skills shimmer even more. She doesn’t have to hide behind the sounds, her songs and performances speak for themselves. “Even though this young lady is from Sweden, I’d place her at the forefront of the American vanguard. One listen will tell you why and how.” – PopDose
To learn more or sample her music, visit http://sofiatalvik.com/
The music for this first Wardsboro Curtain Call show of 2017 begins at 7 pm on Wardsboro Town Hall stage; doors open at 6:30. Admission is $10 at the door and includes smorgasbord type refreshments. BYOB (beer, wine).
For more information about the show, visit www.WardsboroCurtainCall.net or call 896-6810 or email kwkmdavis@yahoo.com.
Other shows in the 2017 music series:
- Friday, May 19: Dance Party with six-piece Brattleboro-based Wyld Nightz Band. Admission includes a pasta supper, so doors will open at 6:00.
- Saturday, June 17: Mister Dix will play a blend of rock, funk/fusion, alt-country.
- Saturday, July 22: Singer-songwriter David Olney, accompanied by bassist Daniel Seymour. Local folk duo Hungrytown opens the show.
- Saturday, September 16: Neptune’s Car, original contemporary folk music.
- Friday, October 13: blues musician and historian Scott Ainslie.
All shows begin at 7 pm on Wardsboro Town Hall stage; doors open at 6:30 unless otherwise noted. Admission for each show is $10 at the door.
