Press Kit

 
  • A foundation of cello, abstract but vivid lyrics, and complex and catchy rhythms and melodies make for a fiercely engaging experience. No slave to conventional songwriting or classical cello form, Auralai's unique brand of cello-pop brings a breath of fresh air to the contemporary music scene.

  • Solo act by lead vocalist/cellist.

  • "A delicately plucked chamber/folk duo that is at once both rich and sparse”
    
- NPR's Tiny Desk


    “Enchanting"
    
- Eventsi.com

  • - Billed in NWA with some of Austin, Texas’ best up-and-coming artists including Kalu James of 'Kalu and the Electric Joint'
    - Showcase act on Mile of Music main stage 2015-2021.
    - Billed with Steve Earle (Big Top Chautauqua), Shawn Colvin, Cory Chisel.
    - "String Player of the Year" 2016 WAMI award winner.
    - Featured in NPR's Tiny Desk video contest 2016.
    - Summerfest Emerging Artist Series 2015.

  • Input List:
    - x2 XLR for vocals and preamp. Phantom power preferred for preamp, but not required.
    - x1 1/4” Cable for battery powered stomp box (SPD-ONE)
    - x1 DI box for stomp pedal
    - x1 Tripod boom mic stand

    Auralai will provide a Sennheiser MD42 Microphone, Baggs preamp, and a 1/4” instrument cable for Cello.

 
 

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