A packed crowd gathered around the grand piano and twinkle lights set in the sixth floor club space of New York’s exclusive SoHo house last Thursday to get a sonic glimpse at Sydney Wayser‘s new album, Bell Choir Coast. Wayser and her band captivated the audience with a powerful set of songs written last year in the throws of desiring an escape from New York winter. Sydney’s sweet vocals drip with sincerity and passion, sometimes soft but always powerful. It will be a treat to have the album just in time for this year’s snowy days and bitter cold nights. ~CM