In their debut at SpeakEZ Lounge, expect an evening of ear-pleasing solos by Wilson, the beauty of Bluhm’s one-of-a kind handmade upright bass, and Landry’s heartfelt melodies and lyrics. From gentle lullabies to powerful ballads, “The River” tells a well-rounded story of Landry’s life and passions. With the new trio, Landry has found her voice and her sound. The new songs speak of hope, community, loss, parenting, self-love and activism. The album features many Michigan musicians that Landry considers her “musical family,” including The Accidentals, Mike Lynch, Miriam Pico and Brett McDowell. “The River” was recorded with engineer Pat Niemesto at The Holy Wah in Maple City. Wilson’s style and unique sound have rounded out Landry’s songs, bringing out her inner vintage country and blues flavor. Now, she’s touring behind a brand new studio album, “The River,” joined by bassist Caul Bluhm and dobro/steel guitar player Joe Wilson (who produced the recording). Northern Michigan singer-songwriter Elizabeth Landry (formerly known as E Minor) has been impressing audiences across Michigan with her “smoky folk” for years, releasing her debut album, “Dust Out of Sand,” in 2013.
Local Spins Wednesdays spotlights the Traverse City music scene with this show.
