Original Masters Presents: Alva Leigh and Call Me Spinster

Mothers are expected to transition into their new role with ease and poise, but in reality, it is pretty messy. Mississippi born singer-songwriter Alva Leigh became a mother in 2017 just three weeks after a career milestone performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London with her band, Lewis & Leigh. Her band released their debut album Ghost to critical acclaim and wrapped a UK/Europe tour. But, once she was thrust across the threshold of motherhood, the paradoxes began. Love and fear, loneliness and expectation, Loss and hope, grief and magic. Alva processed the only way she knew how – songwriting. Alva left London during the pandemic with a newborn and toddler, returning to Tennessee to make a new home. Somewhere in between nap time and the nursing chair, she kept writing songs as a sort of reverse magic trick - how not to disappear into caretaking. These songs became her forthcoming album, Wilderness (out Sept. 25th): playful and dreamy pop music with vulnerable and piercing lyrics. Turns out there is hope and catharsis in the making.

Sisters Rosalie, Rachel, and Amelia formed the trio, Spinster after unearthing their grandfather’s accordion in a closet and learning pop covers on a hodgepodge of acquired instruments, from the mandolin to the washboard, glockenspiel to upright bass.

Friday NOV 14th, An Original Master presents Alva Leigh and Call Me Spinster at Gray Matter Studio. A private listening room experience showcasing new material from Alva Leighs Wilderness project released on Esperanza Records.

Limited seating show.

You must have a ticket to gain entry!

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

This is a 21 and older event.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

There is FREE street parking all up and down Bransford Ave. We are not responsible for any stolen/or damaged items or vehicles so please be smart and park safely.

What can I bring into the event?

BYOB!

Entry in the side door that looks like this at the back of the building on the Santas Pub Side.