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Cypress Dreams
April 6, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
Free
Cypress Dreams is the duo of singer/songwriter Tai Alford and violinist Erik Leveille. You will find a repertoire that includes Tai’s soulful originals, Celtic, Scandanavian and Quebecois fiddle tunes, and covers ranging from Gillian Welch and Keb Mo to Elvis and REM. Their classical and folk backgrounds blend in a uniquely engaging style that moves and inspires.
Tai has been playing the guitar, writing, and performing since the age of 13 and fell in love with the mandolin ten years ago realizing it fit perfectly on the back of a motorcycle. You will find songwriting that speaks to the broad human experience with humor and tenderness. The albums, Heart to Soul, Merry Go Round, and Love Cracked Me Open, can be found both on CD Baby and
iTunes under the name B Alford. Tai was ordained in 2016 as a soto zen priest, and finds inspiration in meditation, poetry, nature and husband Tom. A new Cypress Dreams album is in the works. You can find a sampling of their sound on SoundCloud under Cypress Dreams.
Classically trained violinist, Erik Leveille can be found playing with numerous symphonies in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa, including Appleton’s own Fox Valley Symphony. A common interest in the Sufi poet Rumi began a friendship and musical partnership with Tai that is now eleven years strong. Erik is grateful for the opportunity to explore the incredibly rich world of American folk and roots music.