http://virb.com/treva "...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)]]> Virb 2.0 (@treva) en http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/7071104 http://bit.ly/6gmHuH]]> Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:32:52 -0800 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/7071104 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/7043788 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:55:49 -0800 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/7043788 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/7029874 http://bit.ly/75GL4 Mee too Erick!!! Can't wait!]]> Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:19:08 -0800 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/7029874 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6964861 http://twitpic.com/ukm6p Washington, home sweet home. This is a pic from crystal on mt ranier.]]> Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:33:47 -0800 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6964861 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6899568 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:18:23 -0800 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6899568 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6814085 http://bit.ly/8SPnIR]]> Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:58:29 -0800 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6814085 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6700848 www.myspace.com/treva and scroll down to my Bandbox widget. Voila! Free totally Rocks!]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:50:11 -0800 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6700848 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6700846 http://bit.ly/90Qygb]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:50:10 -0800 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6700846 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6671950 http://bit.ly/5arZM8]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:09:16 -0800 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6671950 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6637671 http://bit.ly/5fgioO]]> Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:16:35 -0800 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6637671 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6590289 http://bit.ly/8vZBDR]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:04:18 -0800 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6590289 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6590288 http://bit.ly/8gEHZT]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:04:18 -0800 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6590288 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6585605 http://twitpic.com/s8jks]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:10:56 -0800 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6585605 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6574718 http://twitpic.com/s59yn There are wild things in the bathroom at the Preservation Pub!]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:18:17 -0800 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6574718 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6572244 http://bit.ly/8KDaPu]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:07:34 -0800 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6572244 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6572243 http://bit.ly/kODcj]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:07:34 -0800 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6572243 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6546754 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:59:29 -0800 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6546754 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6527896 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:46:24 -0800 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6527896 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6525559 http://bit.ly/8i92QL]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:43:56 -0800 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6525559 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6508885 @rachelpearl, @joegilder & Andy Metz @ the walnut house in Mboro. Reminds me of the good ol days @ the Red Rose, can't wait!]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:57:47 -0800 http://virb.com/treva/posts/status/6508885