Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio
Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio
Take a musical journey, from the streets of New Orleans to the Appalachia valleys
Hailing from New Hampshire’s Mount Washington Valley, the Heather Pierson Acoustic Trio are three musicians from three generations bringing their skills, quiet charm, and down-to-earth honesty to bear on songs that bring to life the sounds of the streets of New Orleans and the valleys of Appalachia and everywhere in between.
Their recordings Still She Will Fly (2015) and Singin’ (2017) and their live performances feature Heather’s multi-genre songwriting, instrumental virtuosity, and stirring three-part vocal harmonies. Heather’s twelfth CD, Lines and Spaces, was released on November 15, 2019 and prominently features her Acoustic Trio cohorts and many fan favorites.
With a nearly non-stop touring schedule throughout the US, the Acoustic Trio have performed at a variety of clubs, folk festivals, theaters, opera houses, performing art centers, schools, libraries, private concerts, and park concert series.
Heather Pierson (lead vocals, acoustic guitar, tenor banjo, piano) is an award-winning singer/songwriter, pianist, and performer. From New Orleans traditional jazz to blues to rousing Americana and poignant folk, Heather’s songs and musicianship embody joy, honesty, and a desire to share from the heart.
Davy Sturtevant (cornet, dobro, fiddle, mandolin, harmony vocals) is a sideman extraordinaire and an accomplished singer/songwriter, wielding both an arsenal of stringed and brass instruments and a gorgeous tenor voice. With wit and flair, Davy performs in a way that moves listeners to tap their toes, nod their heads, and raise knowing eyebrows.
Shawn Nadeau (bass, harmony vocals) is a self-taught phenom who brings an unassuming rock-solid foundation and a keen awareness to every moment of every song, informed by over two decades of wildly varying musical performances, from punk rock to reggae to jazz
"If you're one of those people who likes any style done well-- old-school jazz, folk, pop, classical--you'll love this prodigiously talented threesome. Keyboards, brass, all sorts of strings, and beautiful singing make for a dynamic show packed with energy and surprises." --Sarah Craig, Caffe Lena
“There's a real pureness to her voice as she leads us through intimate corners of her experiences and tells stories with a Joni Mitchell kind of edge… Her hands float on and above the piano keys with the ease of a longtime player; it's as if it's as second nature as breathing.” --Portland Press Herald