Poetic, jazzy and fun
The singer-songwriter will be playing a mix of original and cover songs for her debut performance at the seventh annual Clarks Summit Festival of Ice.
I think a mix works best at something like this. Ill ask the crowd what they want to hear, and usually they want to hear an original, said Fernandes.
I think thats because so many of the bands in this area are cover bands, that its nice for them to hear something new and fresh.
Fernandes described her music as poetic, jazzy and melodic with a fun feel, and she has been compared to singers like Natalie Merchant, Fiona Apple and Tori Amos.
She began her music career in 2001, shortly after graduating from Keystone College, La Plume.
I was a fine arts major at Keystone College, and when I got out I wanted to do something creative, said Fernandes. So, I started writing my poetry to music, and taught myself the piano.
As soon as I started writing my own music, I put myself out there and began playing in front of people. I was nervous and scared, but if you want something, you have to work out the wrinkles.
Since then, Fernandes has definitely ironed out any wrinkles. She took piano lessons for the first time three years ago and now has 53 original songs and four albums to her credit.
She was asked to perform at the Festival of Ice, after a well received performance at the Abington Community Librarys Second Saturdays.
Im excited, said Fernandes about performing at the festival.
Ive known about it for a few years but havent been able to come. And I do like the ice sculptures.
Sole to Soul is located at 406 South State St., Clarks Summit.
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