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Thursday, Nov. 21: Antje Duvekot

Morso Wine Bar

Antje Duvekot is a German-born singer-songwriter who lives in the Boston area. She’ll be visiting Gig Harbor Nov. 21. Press photo.

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Antje Duvekot silky voice wraps around her songs like a nice hemp sandal. One song breaks out and tackles grittier social matters with razor sharp insights. The next song, her pitch perfect, sweet, delicate and poignant soprano voice waxes personal. Then, she'll sing a dark-eyed ballad about what becomes of people who fall short of the American Dream in uncomfortable detail. She is as understated as she is wise and her songs go down mentally as well as soulfully. Her voice has a sound of innocence and naivety, which makes razor sharp insights into the human condition.

"Antje is part of the new breed of new folk independent music," says Michael ONeill, producer of the popular Americana Music Series at Morso Wine Bar in Gig Harbor. "There is a large push toward folk rock - well written songs and independent artist touring under this umbrella."

The Boston folk darling will perform Thursday, Nov. 21 at Morso - an intimate venue where the audience sits five feet from the musicians, without loud conversations and dodging darts.

Over the next couple months ONeill will host Dan Navarro, the Bobs, Kim Richie, Al Stewart's guitar player David Nacomi, Steve Poltz, Kevin Fisher and Tommy Tutone.

But first, Duvekot will showcase her latest album, New Siberia, and her street-smart romanticism Thursday.

"New Siberia is a special album to me because the songs are wiser," says songwriter Antje Duvekot in a release. "They have an age to them that should resonate with anyone who's struggled through a difficult period and come out better. There's something really sweet in being able to look back on a journey like that, from a darker, younger self to a better, older place."

ANTJE DUVEKOT, 8 p.m., Morso Wine Bar, 9014 Peacock Hill Ave., Gig Harbor, $15, 253.530.3463

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