Madalean Gauze celebrates the arrival of her new record Sing with a release show this evening at Boot & Saddle. Gauze demonstrates a distinct sense of vocal authority, meshing potency of command – even keeled while sincere, allowing the strength of the lyrical narrative to stand out. Taking that smooth base, and letting it flourish as tumultuous sonic terrain surrounds it, providing a dramatic sense of urgency, and still the unwavering vocals storm ahead. Madalean Gauze is in constant control, no matter what. Whether the conditions are prime for peaceful harmony fueled by casual rolling or if harsher menacing conditions prevails, one thing’s certain – she’ll sing. Beforehand, you can get caught in the melancholy undercurrent of Mariah Johnson’s surf-shoegazing unifying solo project Woven In, as her unshielded earnest vocals ride a steady subtle wave. Rosali kicks things off. Boot & Saddle, 1131 S. Broad St., 8:30pm, $10, 21+ – Michael Colavita
