Album Notes

“Her CD is titled Plain Vanilla Me, but she sells herself short. These are melodies of depth, and her guitar work is exemplary.” - Robert Oermann, MusicRow Magazine

“A Powerhouse Vocalist…” –Jeff Pearson, Bluebird Café host

“Her smooth, pure voice caught our ear at an open audition in 2004 and her rock solid performance on an earlier show left no doubt we were witnessing an exceptional craftsperson at work.” – Mark Wehner, Americana Tonight

Once a Seattle resident, Treva Blomquist is now a Nashville local and has quickly risen to the top of an endless pool of talent that inundates the music city. Treva’s ability to seamlessly weave a tapestry of folk and soul, dye it indigo blue, and adorn it with the occasional sparkling sequin of pop has earned her considerable recognition among artists and critics alike. Her songwriting is rock solid and mature, often earning favorable comparisons to Patty Griffin and Mindy Smith, with the exception that Blomquist is more versatile than either of the aforementioned tunesmiths. Treva is comfortable and compelling performing as a solo act, in front of a small string section, or shaking the walls of any rock venue in town with her band, The Suits.

Although Treva’s brilliant songwriting and impressive guitar chops distinguish her from other artists in her genre, it is her voice that places her in a league of her own. Blomquist’s range is wide and her timbre is as focused and as pure as a trumpet, and just as powerful. But it is the integrity and authenticity embedded within her lyrics, and the passion and soul conveyed through her voice that are truly the most inspiring. Treva posses a rare talent that is often sought after but rarely obtained.

*Riverbluff Performing Songwriter Grand Prize Winner (2006) for "I Could Get Used To This"
*USA Songwriting Competition Honorable Mention (2006) with "When the Cards Are Yours" (Folk Category)
*Kerrville Folk Festival Finalist (2005)
*Tin Pan South performer (2005)
*Seattle Rockrgrl Music Conference performer (2005)