Who: S.J. “Sooj” Tucker
What: A Concert!!!
When: Sunday July 5th
More When: The concert will start at 2pm, I would show up early to get seats and snacks.
Where: Evan and My house . . . Follow the link for more specifics and location and facilities http://alyse.org/home/
RSVP: YES please!!!! Bring your friends, as well, just RSVP for both you and them. . . (that way I can try to have enough chairs setup and also food enough for everyone)
Why: Have you heard her??? If you have, you aren’t asking this question. If you haven’t, come and find out how excellent she is.
How much?: As always, we will be passing the hat, we ask that the audience put in what they think is reasonable for a full length show.
Are you a Chicago area folkey? If so then you may have seen S.J. at one of her performaces in the area. Are you a local filker? You might have seen S.J. at Duckon this year playing with Vixy and Tony or Seanan. Do you frequent Renaissance Faires and other outdoor festivals? You might have seen her on her own or with Tricky Pixie. Even if you aren’t any of the above, I can promise that S.J. puts on an dynamic and energetic show that will have you singing along, laughing, and dancing (even if it is just in your seat).
You don’t have to just take my word though:
“Tucker has a voice in a million — powerful, hypnotic, untamed and yet utterly controlled. She sings from the gut, but hers is a trained instrument.”
— Green Man Review“With such a huge, soulful voice, one would be surprised to see that Skinny White Chick is in fact a skinny white chick.”
— In the Studio“She’s got Dar [Williams]’s sardonic sincerity coupled with [Ani] DiFranco’s passion, Janis Ian’s vocal chops, and the deft guitar hands of Emily Saliers. Her lyrics swell up from the underworld where so many artists venture but few truly understand.”
— Phil Brucato, NewWitch magazine
If you won’t take my word, or their word, you can read more about her or listen to her at one of her many locations on the web:
When the concert is over, we will convert the living room into a song circle. Please bring yourself, your instruments, your voice, and your willingness to participate! If you are bringing instruments for the song circle PLEASE try to come early for the ease of instrument storage.
As usual Evan and I will provide snacks and soda and water, but potluck items are always welcome. Please RSVP by responding to this or by emailing to music @ alyse.org – you can also use that email address to send any questions you might have. You can also go to the website to learn more about Music Events at our house: http://alyse.org/home/music-faq/
