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Ashia Grzesik, Shenandoah Davis, Strangled Darlings and bellydance by Nagasita
Chamber Pop, Freak Folk, Americana Eastern European Siren Songs in an Intimate Miniature Extravaganza!
Ashia Grzesik:
"Utilising her full vocal range and putting in a virtuoso performance on cello, accompanied only by accordian. Is this folk? It's mixed with classical, but yes it's folk, most certainly: Grzesik sang of her Polish Grandmother's numerous ploys to discourage her family from moving away from home; ranged through intimate tales, both emotional & mature, tossed in jaunty escapades; and sang in English and Polish. It was nicely varied and consequently never boring. I should mention her voice a sumptuous but delicate soprano which scales, sometimes violently, but to good effect, to a forceful almost 'rock' vocal." Zaph Mann, Oregon Public Broadcasting
"...one can't help but hear a collage of influences. Grzesik can certainly give Joanna Newsome a run for her whimsy, she possesses the old-world charm and quirky dramatics of Regina Spector and the cello-punk instincts of Bonfire Madigan, and her voice vacillates between the throaty alto of Amanda Palmer and the ethereal soprano of Maria Callas. Simply put, she's got a little bit of everything." Portland Monthly
www.ashiagrzesik.com
Shenandoah Davis:
In the last two years, Shenandoah Davis has recorded a full-length album and two tour EPs, has joined forces with Seattle's Grand Hallway, collaborated with the Portland Cello Project and the Seattle Rock Orchestra, toured the West and East Coasts extensively, and performed in Western Europe and Japan. She is currently recording a second full-length album and planning a fresh slew of adventures for 2011.
"Shenandoah Davis' voice tends to linger in the room long after her recordings have stopped. She's bound to leave you longing for more of the drama she creates when her otherwise demure croon scales the cliff face of the higher registers, and then rappels back down with a stunning restraint" (Portland Mercury, 11.23.10)
http://www.shenandoahdavis.com/
Strangled Darlings:
"Imagine Tom Waits and Jack White drinking in a Romani dive bar, then haphazardly mixing DNA. That miracle baby might resemble PDX art-folk group, Strangled Darlings. Using an arsenal of old-time instrumentsmandolin, accordion, violin and morethe group wades through a spooky realm of melting-pot Americana that resembles Waits' music, minus the Cookie Monster growl." ~ Willamette Week
http://www.myspace.com/strangleddarlings
Tribal Nouveau bellydancer Nagasita astonishes the audience with cunning grace.
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LocationThe Secret Society Ballroom
116 NE Russell St
Portland, OR 97212
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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