Somehow, Chastity Brown has become my unicorn. A mythical artist, who I am chasing (in a journalistic, most definitely non-creepy way) but for various reasons never seem to catch live. Well, it looks like my luck is about to change, as Brown is celebrating the release of her new album “Silhouette of Sirens” her first on Red House Records this Friday 6/2 at the Fitzgerald Theatre. A few tickets are still available HERE
An artist who can plumb the depths of sadness in a single note, then release it in the very next breath, Chastity Brown melds folk, pop and soul on her Red House debut, Silhouette of Sirens, weaving together a poet’s lyrical ear and a soul-laid-bare quality. The album’s 10 original tracks introduce us to a new voice – a songwriter of power and conviction who isn’t afraid to bare her heart as she sings of heartbreak, need and love.
Based in Minnesota, but with roots in Tennessee, Chastity grew up surrounded by country and soul music. In the full gospel church of her childhood, she played saxophone and drums and found her singing voice and a passion for music. Her first show was in Knoxville, TN, and then it was on to Minneapolis. Since then, she’s been featured on NPR’s “Favorite Sessions,” CMT, American Songwriter, The London Times, Paste Magazine and others. Chastity has toured the US and abroad, appearing on the UK’s Later…with Jools Holland. For much of 2016, she toured alongside folk icon/ activist Ani Difranco.
Photo Credit: Wale Agboola
Tour Dates:
Jun 02 THE FITZGERALD THEATER St. Paul, MN
Jun 08 Victoria Hotel Menai Bridge, United Kingdom
Jun 09 Saint George’s Hall Bewdley, United Kingdom
Jun 10 BARE In The Woods Festival Portarlington, Ireland
Jun 11 Gullivers Manchester, United Kingdom
Jun 13 The Borderline London, United Kingdom
Jun 14 Bodega Nottingham, United Kingdom
Jun 15 King Tuts Wah Wah Hut Glasgow, United Kingdom
Jun 16 The Cluny Newcastle, United Kingdom
Jun 17 The Wee Gig @ Biggar Corn Exchange Biggar, United Kingdom
Jun 18 The Hare & Hounds Birmingham, United Kingdom
Jun 27 Vicar St. Dublin, Ireland
Jun 29 Queen’s Hall Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Jul 04 VILLA ADA Roma, Italy
Jul 05 Carroponte Milan, Italy
Jul 19 C.S.P.S. Cedar Rapids, IA
Jul 20 eMbers Rensselaer, IN
Jul 26 The Evening Muse Charlotte, NC
Jul 27 City Winery Nashville, TN
Jul 30 Culture Center Theater Charleston, WV
Aug 26 Franconia Sculpture Park Shafer, MN
