Roma di Luna with Eliza Blue Holiday Special SOLD OUT
Minneapolis' own Roma di Luna returns to the intimate Cedar for their second annual Holiday Concert, celebrating the release of their sparkling new Christmas EP. After an autumn hiatus to record their third full length album, the 7-piece band is primed to perform again, joined on stage by several special guests for a magical night of new songs and holiday favorites. Led by Channy Moon Casselle's soaring voice Roma di Luna's sound and ensemble cast has evolved into a mesmerizing force, combining roots traditions of folk, gospel, and soul into a new brew that is truly breathtaking.
Opening the show will be longtime Roma di Luna friend, soulful singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Eliza Blue. A great holiday event for the whole family! Not to be missed!
"Transitioning from an acoustic duo to a full band sounds effortless for husband/wife team Alexei and Channy Moon Casselle -- he of gravelly voiced Crescent Moon rapper fame, and she of serene, siren-like singing ability. Their edgy, starry-night country/folk music is nicely filled in with softly plunked banjo, pretty violin and pristine electric guitar parts. But their intimate, evocative songs are still the attraction, along with Channy's uncanny voice, like Margo Timmons mixed with Joanna Newsom." (Chris Riemenschneider, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jun 26, 2008
Since she began her songwriting career three years ago, Eliza Blue has crossed the country several times, and averages over 150 gigs a year. Recently Eliza has shared the stage with: Billy Bragg, Kelly Joe Phelps, The Watson Twins, Fiona McBain of Ollabelle, Devil Makes Three, Charlie Parr, Lonesome Dan Kase, & Tim Fite.
Tickets are now sold out.
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Trained as a classical violinist, Eliza grew up listening to folk and blues on her Fisher-Price record player, but had little vocal instruction. She took up the fiddle after falling in love with old timey music and soon began writing songs of her own. Guitar...
Roma di Luna is an acoustic duo whose music recalls early 20th century folk and country set to modern times. As husband and wife, Alexei and Channy Casselle co-write songs that are plaintive, sometimes dark yet “hauntingly soothing” noted for “simple...
