As a core member of the award-winning indie-folk band David Wax Museum, vocalist and fiddle wizard Suz Slezak is accustomed to the praise that comes with being part of a cutting edge ensemble which resides on practically everyone's "next big thing" list. With her first solo album, Watching the Nighttime Come, set for release today, February 10, Suz Slezak is ready to secure her own place in the spotlight and in the hearts of families everywhere.
Watching the Nighttime Come is at once a carefully balanced anthology of cultural gems and a collection of original songs, some written individually and some standing as collaborative efforts by Suz Slezak and husband David Wax. The track list includes a celebrated Mexican lullaby, a 16th century round, a Leonard Cohen favorite, and more. While the engine that pulls the album together is the refined intimacy and highly personalized delivery of Suz Slezak's exquisite voice, there are also contributions from guest artist David Wax, along with a fine cast of others in both performance and production. Watching the Nighttime Come was born from Suz's desire to present a musical offering to her friends who are also young parents. It was conceived as a nocturnal serenade, not only for sleepy (and not so sleepy) children, but also as a compelling collection for parents to enjoy while attending to offspring bedtime duties.Watching the Nighttime Come will be available atwww.davidwaxmuseum.com, amazon.com, iTunes, and other related digital outlets.
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Suz Slezak in Performance with David Wax Museum Highlights -- Early Winter 2014Dec. 14 - Jefferson Theatre - Charlottesville, VA
Dec. 31 - Tennessee Theatre - Knoxville, TNVideos