Treva

Folk / Indie / Soul

Nashville, TN

Billboard

"...A Seattle transplant to Music City, [Treva] performs in a folk soprano with jazz tinges around its edges [. . .] These are melodies of depth, and her guitar work is exemplary." - Robert K. Oermann, Music Row Magazine

Once a Seattle resident, Treva Blomquist is now a Nashville local and has quickly risen to the top of an endless pool of talent that inundates the music city. Treva's ability to seamlessly weave a tapestry of folk and soul, dye it indigo blue, and adorn it with the occasional sparkling sequin of pop has earned her considerable recognition among artists and critics alike. Her songwriting is rock solid and mature, often earning favorable comparisons to Patty Griffin and Mindy Smith, with the exception that Treva is more versatile than either of the aforementioned tunesmiths. Treva is comfortable and compelling performing as a solo act, in front of a small string section, or shaking the walls of any rock venue in town with her band, The Suits.

Although Treva's brilliant songwriting and impressive guitar chops distinguish her from other artists in her genre, it is her voice that places her in a league of her own. Treva's range is wide and her timbre is as focused and as pure as a trumpet, and just as powerful. But it is the integrity and authenticity embedded within her lyrics, and the passion and soul conveyed through her voice that are truly the most inspiring. Treva posses a rare talent that is often sought after but rarely obtained.

Treva & The Suits have kept busy in 2007, touring around the Southeast and putting the final touches on their debut record. A departure from her previous acoustic sound, Treva says of the new project: "We venture more on an indie rock side, come back to the middle and then venture back to the soul side. It's not always safe." Look for it in stores early 2008. In the meantime, give a listen to her debut album Plain Vanilla Me, an acoustic project with guitarist Ben Gortmaker. Often called The Gort; no relation to the fictional movie character. Speaking of names, Treva's is pronounced "Tree-va Bloom-kwist". Kind of like Beth, but different.

*Riverbluff Performing Songwriter Grand Prize Winner (2006) for "I Could Get Used To This"
*USA Songwriting Competition Honorable Mention (2006) with "When the Cards Are Yours" (Folk Category)
*Kerrville Folk Festival Finalist (2005)
*Tin Pan South performer (2005)
*Seattle Rockrgrl Music Conference performer (2005)