Wardsboro Curtain Call presents an evening with UK-based singer/songwriter/guitarist Sarah McQuaid at Wardsboro Town Hall on Thursday, October 20, as one of her final shows of a seven-week coast-to-coast tour of the USA. This will be her final US tour before she takes a twelve-month break from the road in 2017 to focus her energies on writing and recording a fifth solo album.
Released in 2015, Sarah’s fourth solo album Walking Into White was selected as Album of the Month by UK publication FolkWords, which went on to nominate it for both Best Album from a Female Artist and Album of the Year. “The songs are acutely observed and literate, almost like journal notes set to music. They’re measured and tranquil but they’re never dull because there is always a sense of restlessness and unease behind the poetry.... And it’s all lovely,” wrote Ian Pickles in R2/Rock ’n’ Reel. Of one of her concerts last autumn, The Huffington Post wrote: “Finding treasure feels great, and such is the case with musician Sarah McQuaid. ... I’ve attended hundreds of concerts of all kinds, and her subtle mastery onstage launches her straight into my fave shows ever. One voice, one guitar, and the wondrous reminder of the magic of music. Sarah has the gift.”
Born in Spain, raised in Chicago and now living in rural England, Sarah refuses to be pigeonholed, segueing easily from one of her emotive originals into a 1930s Cuban jazz number, a 16th century lute piece or an unexpected contemporary cover. Her voice has been likened to malt whiskey, melted chocolate and “honey poured into wine” (Minor 7th). A captivating performer, she seduces her audience with cheeky banter and stories from the road, as well as with stunning musicianship; in her hands, the guitar becomes much more than merely an accompanying instrument.
Admission to the concert is $10 at the door. The show will begin at 7 pm; doors open at 6:30. Light refreshments will be served in a cafe atmosphere; this is a BYOB (beer and wine) event.
For additional information about this show or Wardsboro Curtain Call, call 896-6810 or email kwkmdavis@yahoo.com or visit www.WardsboroCurtainCall.net. To learn more about Sarah McQuaid or sample some of her music, go to www.sarahmcquaid.com or facebook.com/sarahmcquaidmusic.