Davina and The Vagabonds - Nicollet and Tenth (out 3/25) / Upcoming Appearances Announced

DAVINA AND THE VAGABONDS TO RELEASE

NICOLLET AND TENTH ON MARCH 25th

Minneapolis, MN – Over the past several years, Davina And The Vagabonds, have been building an audience around the globe.  Their shows are filled with New Orleans charm, Memphis soul swagger, dark theatrical moments that evoke Kurt Weill, and tender gospel passages. Singer/pianist Davina Sowers' presence is indelible, while her voice defies simple categorization. Evoking comparisons as diverse as Etta James, Amy Winehouse, Billie Holiday and Betty Boop, she is simply a true original, presenting a personal vision that celebrates a century of American music.

With a full tour schedule already underway, Davina And The Vagabonds will release a brand new live album: Nicollet And Tenth on March 25^th.

Normally when an artist announces they are releasing a ‘live album’ it’s considered a stopgap or throwaway release, not vital to the artist’s collection.  In the case of Nicollet And Tenth, it couldn’t be any farther from the truth.  Davina And The Vagabonds have built their success on the road, and the two studio albums released by the group so far have tried to be a reflection of their rollicking focused performances, clean sound and raging fun. 

With the release of Nicollet And Tenth, the band is giving the listener a front row seat to what has made them popular in the first place, their live show.

“On the corner of Nicollet and Tenth, in downtown MPLS, lies a moody jazz club called the Dakota,” Davina remarked.  “The Vagabonds and I have been playing there for over 10 years. It is our second home and we are welcoming you to come in, grab a drink, and listen to us play our hearts out to you!” 

In 2011, Davina And The Vagabonds released her first full length, all original album Black Cloud. It was named one of the ten best releases of the year by their hometown daily the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and awarded 4 ½ stars from Downbeat Magazine. Their next release in 2014, Sunshine, hit number 13 in the Billboard Blues Chart, which led to an performance on the famed hit BBC show, Later with Jools Holland. 

Watch Davina And The Vagabonds Perform “Red Shoes” live on Later With Jools Holland here: https://vid.me/5Jxz

NICOLLET AND TENTH - TRACK LISTING

Knock Me A Kiss

Black Cloud

Sunshine

Ain’t That A Shame

Louisiana Fairytale

Shake That Thing

Muddy Waters

You Must Be Losing Your Mind

Lipstick And Chrome

Start Runnin

I Would Rather Go Blind

Red Shoes

Pocket

Travelin All Alone

5 ft 2

Bee Sting

St. James

His Eye is On The Sparrow

2016 Davina And The Vagabonds Tour Dates

3/19                 Mankato, MN                            Hooligan's

3/29                 Seattle, WA                               Jazz Alley

3/30                 Seattle, WA                               Jazz Alley

3/31                 Portland, OR                            Jimmy Mak’s   

4/02                 Eureka, CA                               Redwood Coast Music Festival

4/03                 Eugene, OR                              John G. Shedd Institute For The Arts

4/08                 Minneapolis, MN                     Eagles Club

4/20                 Duluth, MN                              Red Herring Lounge

4/21                 Minneapolis, MN                      Dakota

4/22                 Minneapolis, MN                      Dakota

4/23                 Zumbrota, MN                          Crossings

4/24                 Minneapolis, MN                      Dakota

4/29                 Lincoln, NE                              Zoo Bar

5/03                  Hopkins, MN                           Hopkins Center For The Arts

5/07                 Minneapolis, MN                     Famous Dave’s

5/13                 Minneapolis, MN                     Wilebski Blues Saloon

5/20                 Minneapolis, MN                     Dakota

5/21                 Minneapolis, MN                     Dakota

5/29                 Minneapolis, MN                     Memory Lanes Block Party

6/03                 Evanston, IL                             SPACE

6/08                  San Francisco, CA                   San Francisco Jazz Festival

6/09                  San Francisco, CA                   San Francisco Jazz Festival

6/10                  Santa Cruz, CA                        Kuumbwa Jazz Center

6/18                  Arlington, VA                          Columbia Pike

6/24                  Rochester, NY                         Rochester International Jazz Festival

6/25                  Pittsburgh, PA                          Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival

7/09                  Brooklyn, NY                          On Stage At Kingsborough

8/04                  Omaha, NE                              Midtown Crossing

8/13                  St. Cloud, MN                          Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center

8/19                  Norwich, NY                           24^th Chenango Blues Fest

8/20                  N. Thornton, NH                     White Mountain Blues & Boogie

9/09                  Urbana, IL                               Krannert Center For The Performing Arts

Davina and The Vagabonds To Release Nicollet And Tenth On March 25th....

DAVINA AND THE VAGABONDS TO RELEASE

NICOLLET AND TENTH ON MARCH 25^th

Minneapolis, MN – Over the past several years, Davina And The Vagabonds, have been building an audience around the globe.  Their shows are filled with New Orleans charm, Memphis soul swagger, dark theatrical moments that evoke Kurt Weill, and tender gospel passages. Singer/pianist Davina Sowers' presence is indelible, while her voice defies simple categorization. Evoking comparisons as diverse as Etta James, Amy Winehouse, Billie Holiday and Betty Boop, she is simply a true original, presenting a personal vision that celebrates a century of American music.

With a full tour schedule already in place for the top of the new year, Davina And The Vagabonds will release a brand new live album: Nicollet And Tenth on March 25^th.

Normally when an artist announces they are releasing a ‘live album’ it’s considered a stopgap or throwaway release, not vital to the artist’s collection.  In the case of Nicollet And Tenth, it couldn’t be any farther from the truth.  Davina And The Vagabonds have built their success on the road, and the two studio albums released by the group so far have tried to be a reflection of their rollicking focused performances, clean sound and raging fun. 

With the release of Nicollet And Tenth, the band is giving the listener a front row seat to what has made them popular in the first place, their live show.

“On the corner of Nicollet and Tenth, in downtown MPLS, lies a moody jazz club called the Dakota,” Davina remarked.  “The Vagabonds and I have been playing there for over 10 years. It is our second home and we are welcoming you to come in, grab a drink, and listen to us play our hearts out to you!” 

In 2011, Davina And The Vagabonds released her first full length, all original album Black Cloud. It was named one of the ten best releases of the year by their hometown daily the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and awarded 4 ½ stars from Downbeat Magazine. Their next release in 2014, Sunshine, hit number 13 in the Billboard Blues Chart, which led to an performance on the famed hit BBC show, Later with Jools Holland. 

Watch Davina And The Vagabonds Perform “Red Shoes” live on Later With Jools Holland here: https://vid.me/5Jxz

NICOLLET AND TENTH - TRACK LISTING

Knock Me A Kiss

Black Cloud

Sunshine

Ain’t That A Shame

Louisiana Fairytale

Shake That Thing

Muddy Waters

You Must Be Losing Your Mind

Lipstick And Chrome

Start Runnin

I Would Rather Go Blind

Red Shoes

Pocket

Travelin All Alone

5 ft 2

Bee Sting

St. James

His Eye is On The Sparrow

2016 Davina And The Vagabonds Tour Dates

1/08                 Brainerd, MN                          NP Event Space

1/13                 Northampton, MA                  Iron Horse Music Hall

1/14                 Westerly, RI                            Knickerbocker

1/15                 New York, NY                       City Winery

1/16                 Williamsburg, VA                   Winter Blues Jazz Festival

1/20                 Chicago, IL                             City Winery

1/21                 Wisconsin Rapids, WI            McMillan Memorial Library

1/22                 St. Paul, MN                           Wilebski's Blues Saloon

1/23                 Marion, IA                              Campbell Steele

1/24                 Lansing, IA                             The Other Place

1/29                 Minneapolis, MN                    Crooked Pint

1/30                 Minneapolis, MN                    Crooked Pint

1/31                 Indianapolis, IN                      Jazz Kitchen

2/02                 Vienna, VA                             Jammin Java

2/03                 Richmond, VA                       Tuckahoe's Woman's Club

2/04                 Mifflinburg, PA                      Rusty Rail Brewing Company

2/05                 Wyomissing, PA                     Building 24

2/06                 Philadelphia, PA                     Chris' Jazz Cafe

2/08                 Ann Arbor, MI                        The Ark

2/09                 Grand Rapids, MI                   Tip Top Deluxe

2/10                 St. Louis, MO                         Old Rock House

2/11                 Kansas City, MO                    Knuckleheads

2/12                 Davenport, IA                         Redstone Room @ River Music Experience

2/13                 Racine, WI                              Racine Theatre

2/14                 Madison, WI                           Majestic Theatre

2/26                 Minneapolis, MN                    Dakota

2/27                 Minneapolis, MN                    Dakota

2/28                 Sioux Falls, SD                       Sioux Falls State Theatre

3/04                 Des Moines, IA                       Social Club

3/05                 Bloomington, IL                     American Red Cross Fundraiser

3/10                 Akron, OH                              Jilly's Music Room

3/11                 Cleveland, OH                        Music Box Supper Club

3/12                 New Cumberland, WV           Oak Glen Culture Club

3/19                 Mankato, MN                         Hooligan's

3/29                 Seattle, WA                            Jazz Alley

3/30                 Seattle, WA                            Jazz Alley

4/02                 Eureka, CA                             Redwood Coast Music Festival

4/21                 Minneapolis, MN                    Dakota

4/22                 Minneapolis, MN                    Dakota

4/23                 Zumbrota, MN                        Crossings

4/24                 Minneapolis, MN                    Dakota

5/03                 Hopkins, MN                          Hopkins Center For The Arts

5/12                 Minneapolis, MN                    Lowertown Line Filming

6/04                 Rapids, IA                              Veterans Memorial Building

Davina and The Vagabonds Announce November Northeastern Run

                                                                                                                                        

DAVINA AND THE VAGABONDS ANNOUNCE

NOVEMBER RUN OF THE NORTHEAST

Tour Kicks Off At Buffalo's Iron Works On November 4

Minneapolis, MN -- Davina and The Vagabonds has announced a run of the Northeastern U.S. that commences in Buffalo, NY on November 4 and will wrap in Cleveland on the 15th.  Over the past few years, the band has created a stir across the globe.  Their shows are filled with New Orleans charm, Memphis soul swagger, dark theatrical moments that evoke Kurt Weill, and tender gospel passages. Singer/pianist Davina Sowers' presence is indelible, while her voice defies simple categorization. Evoking comparisons as diverse as Etta James, Amy Winehouse, Billie Holiday and Betty Boop, she is simply a true original, presenting a personal vision that celebrates a century of American music.

In front of the upcoming run, Sowers' shares, "I am unbelievably thrilled to be back in the Northeast this coming November. It’s a perfect time with the leaves changing and crisp air. I was born in Pennsylvania, and often need my dose of the regions music loving, hardworking, and no nonsense way of living. It’s been long overdue. So, here we come hitting six states in eleven days. Get ready!” 

In 2011, Davina released her first full length, all original album Black Cloud. It was named one of the ten best releases of the year by their hometown daily the Minneapolis Star Tribune, and awarded 4 ½ stars from Downbeat Magazine. Their next release in 2014, Sunshine, hit number 13 in the Billboard Blues Chart, and led to an performance on the famed hit BBC show, Later with Jools Holland. 

This rollicking quintet is held together by Sowers’ along with acoustic bass, drums, and a spicy trumpet and trombone horn section. The group’s focused, clean sound and emphasis on acoustic instruments is novel to both blues and jazz worlds.  With influences ranging from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits, they are converting audiences one show at a time around the globe. Davina and The Vagabonds are represented by Intrepid Artists Int'l.

Appearances are confirmed in:       

11/04   Buffalo, NY                                        Buffalo Iron Works

11/05   New York, NY                                   Lucille's

11/06   Cape May, NJ                                     Exit 0 International Jazz Festival

11/07   Cape May, NJ                                     Exit 0 International jazz Festival

11/08   Pawling, NY                                       Daryl's House

11/10   Sellersville, PA                                    Sellersville Theater

11/11   Cambridge, MA                                  Regatta Bar

11/12   Hamden, CT                                       The Outer Space

11/13   Tuckerton, NJ                                     The Lizzie Rose Music Room

11/14   New Hope, PA                                   Triumph Brewing Company

11/15   Cleveland, OH                                    Music Box Supper Club

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED APPEARANCES:

9/10     Center City, MN                                 Dream On Gala

9/11     Minneapolis, MN                                Famous Dave's

9/12     Menomonie, WI                                  Mabel Tainter Center For The Arts

9/15     Grand Rapids, MI                               Tip Top Deluxe

9/16     Mishawaka, IN                                   Martha's Midway Tavern

9/17     Indianapolis, IN                                  Indy Jazz Festival apparatus

9/18     Louisville, KY                                    The New Vintage

9/19     Evansville, IN                                     ParksFest

9/26     Danville, IL                                         Culture Shock: Taste of Downtown Danville

9/27     Chillicothe, IL                                     River Beach Pub and Eatery

10/02   Minneapolis, MN                                Lee's Liquor Lounge

10/03   Neillsville, WI                                     Silver Dome Ballroom

10/04   Hudson, WI                                        The Phipps Center for the Arts

10/09   Minneapolis, MN                                Grinkie Prom @ Fine Line Music Cafe

10/16   Langenthal                                          Jazz - Tage Langenthal

10/22   Kansas City, MO                                Knuckleheads Saloon

10/23   St. Louis, MO                                     The Old Rock House

10/24   Monmouth, IL                                    Deep Blue Innovators Festival / Rivloli

10/29   Minneapolis, MN                                The Dakota Jazz Club

10/30   Milwaukee, WI                                   Shank Hall

10/31   Green Bay, WI                                    Riverside Ballroom