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 October 6, 2007 7:30PM C. Willi Myles and Laura Harley Zabee Theater October 6 we present a mixed bill headlined by C. Willi Myles, a comedian with regional roots, and opening act Twin Cities singer-songwriter Laura Harley. C Willi Myles takes everyday life challenges and applies humor to them. He has opened for many of the top musical and comedy acts throughout the country and performs regularly at casinos and in concert with some of the biggest names in entertainment. With extremely funny non-offensive stories and jokes, Willi makes everybody laugh. What happens when you take a guy from Alabama and you move him up to Minnesota and let him experience his first winter including ice fishing? One thing that happens for sure is a lot of laughs and a unique look at living in the Midwest. Critics and fans alike rave about the "crystalline beauty" of Laura Harley's voice. In a time when the airwaves are jammed with the static of a world on the brink, Laura cuts through the noise. Her captivating voice, evocative lyrics, and unforgettable songs have brought her devoted fans and critical acclaim throughout her musical career. At a high-school battle of the bands, Laura' s singing caught the attention of guitarist Teddy Kim, who was looking for a collaborator. The two cut a demo under the name Sliver and burst onto the Minneapolis club scene. Sliver became a buzz act when the local college radio station obtained a copy of their demo and put it into heavy rotation. That year, before releasing a record, Sliver was voted Minneapolis' best new band in a ballot sponsored by the prestigious First Avenue Club. They went on to release two critically-acclaimed CDs, tour nationally, and chart on the college music charts. Later she and Teddy began a new musical collaboration seeking new perspective. Her 2006 self titled CD had critics outdoing themselves with praise. "Sounding like a snowcapped Sade, Harley (a trained life coach) strives for meaningful messages and inner explorations amid rich, subtle arrangements. Even empowerment anthems "Champion" and "Sing Out Loud" never lose their cool, but that's in tune with Harley's vision to make soothing, contemplative pop." --Minnesota Monthly |
