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Alyssandra Nighswonger
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I'm a singer-songwriter from Long Beach, CA.
Travel + Movement
Coming out March 16! Alyssandra Nighswonger’s Travel + Movement is a collection of songs for lift-off. Inspired by California road trips, unique commutes and the embrace of a new chapter. It will be available on vinyl, CD and digital distribution everywhere.
The warm-hearted hearth of BIG EGO Studio is captured in these recordings, the live takes of the band playing together are produced with Chris Schlarb. Alyssandra leads with a soft, warbly voice and a gentle classical guitar groove. Her songs are lifted under the shuffle of Stephen Hodges and the melodic velvet upright bass of Anthony Shadduck puts wind in the sails. The nimble guitar lead of Luca Pino delights the journey and R Scott Dibble on keys is like evening lights reflecting on ripples in a dark ocean. The lush layered backing vocals were arranged by Ann Thaiss and joined by Elizabeth Manoukian. Over all this, the far off lilt of George Madrid’s pedal steel lifts the listener a little deeper into a twinkling universe.
Travel + Movement is a project supported in part by a Professional Artist Fellowship grant from the Arts Council for Long Beach.
Sunday May 18 - Album Release on the Queen Mary!
On Sunday, May 18th, Alyssandra invites you into the Royal Salon aboard the historic steamership, the Queen Mary for a unique listening room style experience to celebrate her new album, Travel + Movement, coming out on vinyl record! The songs will be performed with the studio band who recorded on the album for a lush & groovy soundscape. The evening will also feature an opening performance by charming and lively Ellen Warkentine & her Amusement Company Band and an exotic curated selection of sounds by DJ's Lili Bird & Lono Calls. There will be a short mix & mingle after the performance to meet the band, make a new pal and get your record signed.