Courtney Swain 

Crystal Ballroom Somerville Th - Crystal Ballroom

A Stave Sessions Concert 

Courtey Swain, heard with Bent Knee at a Stave Sessions show in 2018, makes her debut as a headliner. A multi-instrumentalist, composer, vocalist, songwriter, and sound artist, Swain is artistically fearless, conjuring soundscapes that surround audiences with murmuring, echoing electronics, providing a canvas for her vocals, live instruments, and witty, insightful songwriting.  

“A gorgeous blend of overwhelming vocal talent, modern keyboard techniques, and contemporary sophistication. ”

New England Noise

“Versatile, ever-appealing voice ”

Wall Street Journal

“Delivers emphatic, enigmatic lyrics in a manner that can evoke Björk, Alanis Morissette, or Joanna Newsom while sounding like no one but herself. ”

The Boston Globe

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Stave Sessions is generously supported by
Susan & Michael Thonis.


This performance is made possible in part by support from Celebrity Series' LIVE PERFORMANCE! Arts for All Innovation Funds.

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