June 14th, 2018
Meet ‘Sanctuary Sessions’ performer Rose Cousins
Rose Cousins will perform Saturday June 16 as part of the ‘Sanctuary Sessions’ series, a benefit for Blue Ridge Public Radio.
This week, NewSong welcomes Canadian songwriter Rose Cousins to the ‘Sanctuary Sessions’ stage. Rooted in authenticity and conviction of voice, Cousins forges a personal connection with her listeners through song. Cousins’ album We Have Made a Spark took home a Canadian Juno Award along with many other awards, including a spot on NPR’s Top 10 Americana & Folk Albums list. Her latest album, Natural Conclusion, was called “easily one of the most distinguished Americana releases of 2017” by the Los Angeles Times.
Cousins will perform as part of the Sanctuary Sessions series Saturday, June 16th at the Central United Methodist Church in downtown Asheville. Doors at 7 pm. Songwriter Maya de Vitry shares the bill.
All proceeds from the ‘Sanctuary Sessions’ concert series benefit Blue Ridge Public Radio, a cause that resonates with Cousins. “Public radio is how my career started in Canada by being supported by the CBC,” she says. “Listener supported radio has committed community members who care about what’s happening in the world but also what people are making. I have a deep gratitude for public radio and feel lucky be supported by it.”
Cousins shares the stage with her friend and fellow songwriter Maya de Vitry, who has spent the last six years touring with celebrated Americana band, The Stray Birds. “I’m excited to play the Sanctuary Sessions in the beautiful church with my good friend Maya who is an amazing writer and an incredible new batch of songs,” says Cousins. “Looking forward to playing in the church as well.”
Cousins has a busy summer ahead of her, full of festival slots and even some shows performing with acclaimed folk artist Patty Griffin. “I’m hoping to have a very creative year with writing and looking forward to sharing the stage with one of my heroes, Patty Griffin, for a few shows this summer!” says Cousins. You can stay up-to-date with her concert calendar on her website,
rosecousins.com.
