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“flawless...LaVere's voice, equal parts Dolly Parton, Billie Holiday, Liz Phair and Shirley Temple is a stunningly sensual instrument…LaVere also happens to be an ace upright bassist, capable of triple slapping in the style of Willie Dixon...This is the future folks: get on board while you can still say ‘I told you so.’”
(David Meade/American Songwriter)
“the riveting opener 'Killing Him' gets right all the keen, human details of a love turned toward darkness...LaVere's voice...is supple and youthful, with unaffected traces of Billie Holliday...When she closes with a smart, unstrained version of Dylan's 'I'll Remember You', it's like hearing the song for the first, even finest time.” (Roy Kasten/No Depression)
“If there’s one thing that Amy LaVere knows…it’s wistfulness; her languid voice drips with the stuff. As a singer in her own eclectic style Amy LaVere uses Anchors and Anvils to establish herself as a slyboots: a throwback to pre-rock styles who nonetheless fits right in...” (Ken Tucker/NPR’s “Fresh Air”)
“smart and sweet…something like this doesn’t come along every day.” (Bob Strauss/Los Angeles Daily News)
“LaVere's ability to hone in on her characters gives her music universal appeal.
Her lyrics resonate with a hard-won truth...her songs resemble accomplished works of fiction. From the moment she starts playing…the audience is utterly hers.” (Jim Ruland/Oxford American)
“…one of the most original and freshest voices in any music scene in a long time and you should be prepared to be amazed, enthralled and woozy from her performance.” (Jerome Spencer/Portfolio Weekly)
“…sweetness pervades the Memphis musician's dreamy pop songs, channeling 1950s proms, Twin Peaks/Badalamenti surreality and just a bit of roadhouse tonk to beguile everyone.” (Randy Harward/Harp Magazine)
“…seductive charm, a propulsive upright bass and a gift for noirish storytelling that's impossible to overlook…” (Mike Joyce/Washington Post)
“A rootsier, more dangerous Norah Jones.”
(Kyle Muson/Des Moines Register)
PLEASE NOTE: the venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables. These are allocated on a first come first served basis, with priority given to diners. If you’d like a table, please ensure you arrive early (doors open 7pm).
Music starts at 9pm. NO ENTRY AFTER 9.30pm.
