Prescott Center for the Arts and the Folk Sessions Presents Gypsy Soul, 10/9

On Sunday October 9 The Folk Sessions returns to Prescott Center for the Arts (formerly PFAA) for the kick-off of PCA Presents, "an enjoyable way to see the best local performers, as well as those from around the country at affordable prices," presenting the award-winning, acoustic soul duo, Gypsy Soul about which People magazine wrote "Their music stirs the soul and moves the spirit." Opening the show will be the Folk Sessions radio host, singer-songwriter Tom Agostino.

Gypsy Soul has been hailed as "one of the most brilliantly instrumented and vocally adept bands alive and kicking," by the OC WEEKLY. This International duo's music, though not genre specific, masterfully blends folk rock and soul with a generous infusion of blues and jazz creating a sound all their own. Cilette Swann's (Canadian/US) exquisitely ethereal and passionate vocals are partnered with Roman Morykit's (UK) masterful fretless bass and innovative guitar counterpoint. These award-winning, acoustic soul artists have become the vanguard of independent musicians. Professional performers and writers for 20+ years, Cilette and Roman create beautifully introspective music that leaves their audiences breathless. Their intelligent lyrics and elegant arrangements are performed with virtuosic ability, yet are delivered with an earthy, soulful power and grace.

These independent mavericks have produced ten critically acclaimed CDs and one full-concert DVD entitled, Live at Triple Door. Through their constant touring and unforgettable performances, these esteemed performers have sold over 1.5 million downloads worldwide as well as, 118,000 CDs in the US alone without label support. Their music has aired in many countries and over 120 times in the films and TV shows: Providence, Felicity, Roswell, After Sex, Quicksand and others. Most recently, Gypsy Soul celebrated the release of their 10th CD, Grace and Tranquility Despite their eclectic sound, they've earned a Top 40 hit at Adult Contemporary radio, a top 5 in the International New Age Charts and a #1 in both the World and Folk DJ Charts. They've also won many independent music awards including Lilith Fair, IMAs and Just Plain Folks. Gypsy Soul has also garnered "Critics Choice" in over 60 publications nationally including: LA Times, San Francisco Examiner, Standard Examiner, OC Weekly, Post Intelligencer and Monterey County Herald.

The Folk Sessions may well be one of the most eclectic radio shows in America, broadcast for over eight years on the KJAZZ Radio Network, and now heard over the internet on AMAZRadio.org. Upcoming co-productions with PCA include our second Annual Cowboy Christmas Concert on Dec 17, Actor/Singer Ronnie Cox on Jan 21 and The Honey Dewdrops on March 17.

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