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Emerging Folk Group EVA to Perform at Weinberg Center
FREDERICK, Md., Monday, October 10,2016—With roots in Australia, Ireland, the UK, and the USA, emerging folk rock group EVA will return to the Weinberg Center for the Arts on Thursday, November 3 at 7:30pm.This all-female trio blends worldly sensibilities with time-honored musical traditions.
The Tivoli Discovery Series is pay-what-you-want with a suggested donation of $10. Tickets may be reserved in advance at WeinbergCenter.org, by calling 301.600.2828, or in person at 20 West Patrick Street. Tickets will also be available at the door for each performance.
Kath Buckell is an Australian singer/songwriter, guitarist, and percussionist based in New York City. She has been in the top 40 charts in both Roots/Americana and AAA radio stations across America and won an honorable mention award for the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest for “Orphaned by the Colour of my Skin.” She has worked with notable producer Jaroslav Jakubovic and recorded with Bette Midler's very own Harlette and Darlene Love's long-time backing vocalist the divine Ula Hedwig.
Nicole Zuraitis is a Brooklyn-based vocalist, songwriter and pianist. Recent accolades include the 2015 Sarah Vaughan Jazz Vocal Competition in which she was one of the top five finalists, the 2015 Johnny Mercer and People's Choice Award in the National American Traditions Competition, the 2014 Herb Alpert ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award and the 2013 Songdoor International Songwriting Award.
Liz Simmons grew up listening to her mother sing traditional songs from Ireland, Scotland, England, and America, as well as the New Orleans brass music her father plays. She has developed a vocal and guitar style that draws from her musical history tobecome a respected songwriter: her original melody for the traditional song "False Sir John" reached #1 on the international folk DJ charts. Liz is known for her work with Low Lily, the John Whelan Band, and Long Time Courting. Her singing is featured in the film "Time and Charges" (2013).
The Tivoli Discovery Series is sponsored by the Tivoli Society of the Weinberg Center for the Arts. A complete listing of artists and performers scheduled for the 2016-2017 season can be found at WeinbergCenter.org.
ABOUT THE WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Weinberg Center for the Arts is one of the region’s premier performing arts presenters, offering film, music, dance, theater, and family-focused programming. Located in the historic Tivoli movie theater in downtown Frederick, Md., the Weinberg Center strives to ensure that the arts remain accessible and affordable to local and regional audiences alike. Weinberg Center events are made possible with major support from the City of Frederick, the Maryland State Arts Council, Plamondon Hospitality Partners, and other corporate and individual donors.
In honor of the theater’s 90th anniversary this December, the Weinberg Center encourages patrons to #ShareYourWeinberg. Now through November 11, artifacts from 1926 to 2000 will be accepted on a permanent or loan basis for an updated exhibit. Written or recorded stories and personal photos will also be collected. For more information, please visit WeinbergCenter.org/ShareYourWeinberg.
Photos available upon request.
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