Tag: Concert

  • Back to “Normal”

    Back to “Normal”

    “Time to Reflect”

    The last 2 years made a lasting impact on our way of life. This is no different for young singer-songwriter, Evie Clair. In a recent interview she opened up about her experiences as a performer during the pandemic. She shares her interesting perspective on getting back to “normal.” Find out how you can see AGT finalist Evie Clair perform LIVE this year.

    Pandemic Performances

    Evie recounted that the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic brought a drastic shift from live shows, to “virtual concerts.” Despite her recent participation in several online events, she found it difficult to recall details about any of them. She revealed that although these events ran smoothly, they didn’t provide the connection with her audience that makes concerts memorable. Evie explained, “Even though there were people watching me, it just felt like singing at my own house.”

    Return to the Stage

    Things are getting back to “normal” for Evie Clair.  However, the end of her isolation is proving difficult as she relearns how to live “normally.” Evie shared,  “It’s a little nerve racking going so long without performing and jumping back in like nothing ever happened. It makes a huge difference when there are people in front of me.”

    Despite the anxiety, Evie feels that this experience will make a positive impact in her life. “Through the pandemic, I’ve had a lot more time to reflect on the last few years”… “I don’t have to end my story with ‘my dad died and I am sad now.” Her return to the stage revealed a new Evie Clair. Fans have noted that her recent concerts give a deeper look into her heart, rather than just the music. Evie shared, “There is a lesson to be learned and to be shared rather than just relating to people who have gone through the same things.” She noticed that because of the pandemic, the music fits the message, not the other way around. “Don’t come to my concert just to be entertained,” Evie says. She hopes that every fan will go home uplifted.

    Things to Come

    Don’t miss your chance to see Evie’s new “normal.” Her upcoming shows include appearances in Boca Raton, FL, Arizona State University, and Danville, CA. She will also be performing September 4th at 11am in Wisconsin Dells, WI at The Keg and Patio, at Higley Center for the Performing Arts benefitting Manes and Miracles, and in a Community Concert in Sierra Vista, AZ in November. Many of these events will be FREE, so don’t miss out on your chance to see Evie Clair LIVE!

  • Evie Clair Raises Funds for Arts at Hometown School

    Evie Clair Raises Funds for Arts at Hometown School

    Evie Clair played a benefit concert for the performing arts department at a school near her home on Saturday. The American Leadership Academy – Ironwood campus in Queen Creek, Arizona gave her a warm welcome as she performed with her siblings for a dynamic concert of lively and heartfelt covers and originals. Supporting music in schools is close to Evie’s heart as her mother was a high school music teacher for many years. Evie shared with a sold out audience, the story of her journey over the past year dealing with her father’s death while being in the spotlight of America’s Got Talent. She will be traveling for performances for most of March but was thankful to be at home for a little while.  She said this concert was her favorite because she could feel her dad there with her so strongly. She broke down crying during her song Okay Day and her supportive sister, Kirra who also accompanied her on drums, helped her through it along with fans who held up lights from their cell phones.

    Photo Gallery from ALA Concert

    Special thanks to photographer Karli Mortensen

     

  • Tuckahoe Concert

    Tuckahoe Concert

    Sponsored by the Generoso Pope Foundation

    Evie’s first performance after America’s Got Talent was a huge success! Tuckahoe had never seen such a big turn out with 5,000+ people filling the square. It was Evie’s first time in New York City and it was huge to a small town girl.  She was happy to get out of the big city and into the quaint little village of Tuckahoe in the town of Eastchester, NY. The sense of community there was amazing and the generosity of David Pope has a lot to do with it, we discovered. He’s a philanthropist who volunteers as the cheer coach and led the school’s cheerleading team to national and world championships last year.

    When we arrived in Tuckahoe, we went for some pizza at a local restaurant. Evie was Top Live on Instagram and we heard Angelica Hales’s voice in the distance. Her Instagram audience followed us as we followed the voice to the Generoso Pope Foundation stage where Angelica was doing a sound check. We were so excited to see her again after just leaving her in LA. She saw Evie and jumped off the stage to greet her.

    Evie had sound check next and AJ Pope came out to greet her. His family’s foundation was sponsoring the event. He said he had met all kinds of big celebrities over the years but had never been more excited to meet anyone as much as Evie. He also said that even though The Village People and other big name bands were performing that night, everyone he talked to was coming to see Evie and Angelica. That made her feel really special.

    They treated us like gold all day. They provided amazing audio visual staff and a beautiful dressing room. Really, they spoiled us from start to finish ending her set by announcing a gift they had for her – a trip to Disneyland!

    Evie Clair Tuckahoe

    Evie was super excited to meet her mom’s cousin Cody and Uncle Barney who are both New York City musicians. One is a screamo-rocker and one is a classical violinist. Can you guess who is who?

    Evie Clair performed a half hour set of heartfelt ballads mixed with fun, upbeat songs like Lanka’s “The Show” and her original “Okay Day.” Before the concert, she took pictures with her fans and had a meet and greet exclusively for David Pope’s next generation of champion cheerleaders.

    Evie Clair TuckahoeSpending time signing autographs with Angelica Hale is always fun. Angelica also spent much of the time in Evie’s dressing room.  It’s great to be far from home and still have friends around. Yes. This is the real “YMCA” Village People! They were so fun. The cowboy and construction worker have been replaced from the original band but they were just as fun as ever.  The cowboy was a big fan of Evie’s too. Even The Boy Scouts wanted a picture with Evie Clair. Her set list included some originals plus her own arrangements of other favorites such as “Dreams” by the Cranberries and “Time in a Bottle” by Jim Croche. She was well received by the adoring crowd and so happy to be doing what she loves.

    Evie was so excited to see that someone in the crowd had even made a poster with her name on it. It is beyond imagination to her that people all over the country know her and believe in her. She appreciates all those individuals and organizations who show love and support as she continues to chase her dreams.