Songwriter Erika Lewis, better known as the vocalist with New Orleans’ Tuba Skinny jazz band, has been churning out American originals of her own for the past several years. She is joined by guitarist and songwriter Steven Paris and multi-instrumentalist/songwriter, Leonie Evans. Together they create a rich musical tapestry drawing from the blues, gospel, and the roots of American folk music.

Erika Lewis, Steven Paris & Leonie Evans
with support from Leonie Evans
Wednesday 11th October
Doors Open 7pm
at The Jam Jar, Bristol

Known for her lengthy tenure touring and busking with beloved New Orleans jazz band Tuba Skinny, prolific songwriter and singer Erika Lewis has been churning out American originals all her own for the past several years. From classic country to cosmic Americana to dreamy indie folk, Lewis continues to dip her toes more deeply into an ever-expanding pool of roots music styles. Her new record A Walk Around the Sun —due out in April 2022—is a testament to Lewis’ songwriting prowess and exceptional vocal ability. Produced by John James Tourville (The Deslondes), A Walk Around the Sun features 11 all-original songs exploring the gray areas between love and loss, joy and grief, longing and contentment. Though her songwriting shines brightly, it’s never at the cost of melody or arrangement; complete with sweeping strings, pedal steel, and even the occasional fuzz of a psych-rock guitar solo, Lewis’ voice soars with emotion and texture throughout. Beautifully balanced, adroitly performed, and masterfully produced, A Walk Around the Sun brings Lewis’ solo work out from the wings to center stage, beneath a spotlight nearly impossible to ignore.

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