Elaine Silver

Elaine Silver has a voice you’ll never forget. It has been described as stunningly clear and fine, magnificent, rich and supple. She sings a cappella or accompanies herself on guitar and banjo, and has performed in concert for hundreds of thousands at colleges, festivals, churches, clubs and children’s events throughout North America and Europe. She was featured on New Jersey Network's award winning television program State of the Arts and is the recipient of a Garden State Music Award for Outstanding Folk Performer. Elaine has appeared in concert with Arlo Guthrie, Doc Watson, Tom Paxton, Suzanne Vega, Jorma Kaukonen, Tom Chapin and many more of the folk world’s brightest stars. She recently teamed up with best-selling author Alan Cohen as musical accompanist for his workshops and special events. Her highly acclaimed recordings, Open Hearts, Echoes of Light and Faeries, Dreams and Other Friends continue to receive rave reviews, while touching the hearts of her listeners. Her newest release, Faerie Goddess, has garnered much attention and was named one of the top ten folk albums of 1997 by WQXR’s Bob Sherman of Woody’s Children. "Faerie Elaine" brings magic, light and love to her concerts and appearances.

"Elaine Silver’s music opens my heart big time. Treat yourself to the riches of her soul."

- Alan Cohen, best-selling author, The Dragon Doesn’t Live Here Anymore

 

"Elaine Silver is a performance artist who writes songs with a deep faith in the power of love, a social conscience, a unique empathy for the innocence of childhood and a great respect for Mother Nature. She creatively speaks to the child and adult in all of us as she blends top folk and New Age fusions."

- Rusty Gordon, facilitator, South East Florida Folk Renaissance Alliance

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"...the putative New Jersey folk music queen, a role she confirmed in a captivating and stylistically far-reaching solo set."

 - The Star-Ledger

 

"Elaine’s voice is incredible; high, perfect, clean and undulating. It lifts you up."

- Heartsong Review

 
"Aside from having the strong, clear voice of an angel, Silver also plays guitar, banjo and Appalachian dulcimer...she proves herself as a songwriter... Yes, this is one hell of a talented woman...9 1/2 out of 10."

- The Aquarian Weekly

 

"Elaine Silver...spreads her crystal-clear vocals over her songs like butter on a warm slice of bread."

- Morris County Daily Record

 

"Her lyrics aren’t the only part of her performance that rings positive.. .Silver’s voice sticks to your senses long after you’ve left the coffeehouse. lt is among the most expressive in folk."

- Jeff Widner; Pocono Record

 

"...this is someone who not only was gifted with a lovely voice, but has figured out how to use it."

 - Dirty Linen Magazine

Silver Stream Music
P.O. Box 32025
Sarasota, FL 34239, USA

"It’s been my honor to act as Elaine Silver’s closing act." - Tom Paxton