Aloha, and thanks for stopping by!   

I am a seasoned, professional singer and guitarist (I also play ukulele, harmonica/blues harp, percussion and a little piano).  I love to perform pretty much anywhere, especially WEDDINGS, COFFEEHOUSES, CAFES, RESTAURANTS, CORPORATE EVENTS, PRIVATE PARTIES, FESTIVALS, TEAHOUSES, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES.  I have been entertaining part-time since the late 1980's, but full-time since 2005.

I am blessed with a 3 1/2 octave, clear voice -- fans compare my vocals to Judy Collins and Joni Mitchell -- but I can sing in ANY style (rock, raucous blues, smooth jazz, standards, folk, twangy country).  I have just relocated to the Wilmington, NC area, and I'm really enjoying the music scene and THRILLED to become an integral part of it.

I have been influenced and inspired by all genres of music.  I've been playing and singing most of my life.  I like to watch the reaction on people's faces when I tell them "I play everything from Victorian to Punk" (this is true, by the way).  I perform music from the 1880's to 1920's, classic standards from the 30's and 40's, music of the 50's and 60's, traditional and eclectic folk, finger pick and 12 bar blues, classic rock, classic country, Christmas music, love songs, wedding standards and, of course, my own original compositions.  I offer an eclectic selection of music, and I'm always learning new songs for each event.

My passion and unique specialty is performing Post-romantic (Victorian) era Parlour Music (1880-1915).  Sometimes I take the old and make it anew, while keeping the integrity of the original piece. (Listen to Fairy Visions, Morning in the Orchard, Dreamy Kid, The Brook, and The Silent Moon is Beaming on my music page.)  Or, for special events, I can perform it as originally composed.  The music is lovely, lyrical and reflective of the Age of Enlightenment.

My first and very artistic CD, COSMIC SUMMER SOJOURN (which you can purchase right here on this site), is my debut CD.  This timeless music has been hailed as "beautiful", "serenely enchanting", "soothing and sensual", "magical", "mesmerizing" and "haunting". I like to think of it as "Maxfield Parrish for the ears." Or think Judy Collins meets Incredible String Band with Nick Drake floating around in the background.) Interestingly, I have been compared to Jane Siberry (see Reviews).

I am slowly working on a second CD, MY BLUE SKIN (yes, I am STILL working on it, but will be making progress soon).  It will feature more mainstream style music -- a few ballads (one jazzy), some different instruments (ukulele, and harmonica along with the guitar). I will arrange and produce the CD, recording all instruments in the quiet of my home recording studio. For now, you can hear two songs, Why Don't I Know You? on my music page (be sure to read the story about the song) and The Last Full Measure of Devotion, an original compostion created for a documentary about agricultural preservation in Adams County, Pennsylvania.

Thank you for visiting, looking around and listening to my music.  I hope you enjoy.  And thank you for supporting live, local music.

Peace through Music,
May all Living Beings Find Perfect Peace and Lasting Happiness,

Susan Savia
Email me at
ssavia@susansavia.com
Check out my Gigmasters website for client feedback and songlist:
www.gigmasters.com/entertainer/susansavia

Susan is a member in Good Standing of the Cape Fear Wedding Association