Sparkling folk full of secrets
Imagine the feeling of a slow Sunday morning in bed: a gentle breeze drifting through the window, sunlight warming your face. That’s what the angelic voice of singer-songwriter Devin Shaffer feels like. One day, she found a guitar abandoned by the side of the road with a note attached that simply read: “This is for you.” Ever since that moment, which felt like a sign from above, the acoustic guitar has taken centre stage in her experimental folk.
Based in New York, Shaffer writes intimate songs whose secrets reveal themselves slowly. With striking honesty and carefully chosen words, she sings about the frustrations of chasing your dreams. Her minimalist folk shimmers with remarkable clarity, reaching far beyond what you might expect. Wander through her poetic stories, punctuated here and there by folk-rock rhythms. Devin Shaffer may sound like an elf, but she’s anything but imaginary. Experience her captivating live performance at Explore the North Festival in De Grote Kerk.