Eva Blum
Eva Tree is an alt-folk singer-songwriter who delivers soulful roots and jazz with occasional country grooves and bluesy overtones. She has performed her original music in and around Seattle since 1998 at cafes, galleries, wine ba [+]Eva Blum
Eva Tree is an alt-folk singer-songwriter who delivers soulful roots and jazz with occasional country grooves and bluesy overtones. She has performed her original music in and around Seattle since 1998 at cafes, galleries, wine bars, house concerts, benefits, weddings and festivals.
Eva is an engaging, heart-felt performer and a powerful tune smith. Androo Mitchell of Soundtrax Music writes that "Eva's voice has a heart-rending purity that nourishes like a cool glass of water on a thirsty day." Listeners have compared her vocal style with Shawn Colvin, Eva Cassidy and the Cowboy Junkies.
Prior to living in Seattle, Eva toured internationally with The Pink Flamingos, a 14-piece show band based in Albuquerque, NM. Eva sang lead and backup vocals and did dance choreography with the Flamingos. The material was eclectic and full of variety, covering tunes from Evita and the Phantom of the Opera, to classic rock, disco, and country line dances.
From 1992 to 1994, Eva studied as a vocal major at Selkirk College of music in Nelson, BC, with jazz vocalist Cheryl Hodge. Prior to her studies there, she sang and performed with the Universal Gospel Choir in Vancouver, BC. During this time she also performed with the guitar-vocal duo, Brimstone and Treacle.
Eva has found her niche as a singer-songwriter, but also offers unique renditions and interpretations of jazz standard such as Autumn Leaves and My One and Only Love.
Depending on the venue, Eva performs with her four-piece band, or a more pared-down, acoustic version with just vocals and guitars.
Eva combined talents with guitarist Bill Dickerson in 1996. The two performed as a duo in the Southwest, Northwest and Canada. In 2000, Eva and Bill met Mark Filler, a jazz percussionist/drummer on the Seattle music scene. Mark's ingenuity with the tongue drum and cajon created a unique and perfect match. The newly formed trio was an immediate success, and was received with great reviews. Recently, Barry (Baz) Markey (bass guitar) has joined the group, adding his influences of funk and reggae.
Review of: Eva Tree - "Blue Skies" CD By Claude Gagne, K.L.O.D. Media Visit Claude Gagne's Review and Claude Gagne'
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