Elza

“She’s a first-rate songwriter with a very strong stage presence,” says Phil Ciganer, owner of the Towne Crier Café in Pawling, New York, where Elza has often played, “and she’s as talented as she is beautiful.” See for yourself at elzamusic.com. - Westchester Magazine

Feature Article : "The Art of Songwriting"
Elza Libhart (who performs under her first name) plays festivals and concert halls and released three albums before settling in town with her husband and co-writer, Reggie, in 2007 to raise a family. She continues to write and record, and her songs are often heard on TV shows. - 068 Magazine August 2023

“Hope Concert for Mental Illness” will bring awareness to the challenges of mental illness during an evening of inspirational music and reflections on Sat., May 18 at The Ridgefield Playhouse.

Headlining the concert is award-winning singer-songwriter Elza, loved by audiences for her unique bluesy/jazzy/Americana blend that she calls “acoustic soul.”

In addition, Maggie Taylor from Advocacy Unlimited Inc. in New Britain and other guest speakers will address ways to conquer the stereotypes, fear, stigma and shame of mental illness. State Sen. Will Haskell (D-26) is tentatively expected to attend and speak about Connecticut’s legislative priorities around mental health.

“This is the third year we’re bringing together amazing musical talent and gifted speakers who engage and inspire, all in the name of better understanding mental illness,” said Kate Mattias, executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Connecticut. “Audience members leave with hope in their hearts, and practical insights in their heads.” - Hamlet Hub-CT April 25, 2019

Elza has performed for my music festival several times and gave stirring, performances that were incredible! She is an amazing live performer, a professional in every way, I strongly recommend her!
-Steven Ringel, Marin Music Festival, Marin, CA - Marin Music Festival Booking Agent

Elza on Cover of INTOWN MAGAZINE, Westchester, NY
Feature Article: On the Verge of Stardom
"Elza has all the elements of a genre bending, international star. We feel it's only a matter of time until her stars align" - The Journal News

Her songs are addictive, her charm infectious and her voice, well...
you'd have to hear it to believe it. Live, she's the second coming of Joni.

~Donn Menn,
Founder of Guitar Magazine - Founder of Guitar Magazine

Elza is one of the best live performers I've ever seen.
~Walter Yetnikoff Ceo, Commotion Records, Former President of CBS Records (Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson) - Walter Yetnikoff-Former President of CBS Records

"She's the real deal!"
UPN 9 News NY
- UPN 9 News NY

"Elza’s songs are heartfelt, catchy and very well performed. The quality of her voice and her abilities as a musician will definitely set her apart as an artist to watch for."

~Dale Hill, Music Connection Magazine
Elza live at The Hollywood Mint, Los Angeles, CA.
- Dale Hill

Elza has the gift for creating instantly recognizable pop tunes that stay with you long after the CD stops spinning. Her track "Everything To Me" is a winner just waiting for a race. - George Fletcher

ELZA: Not Gettin' Free Anytime
Written by Mike Parker
CD: Gettin' Free
Artist: Elza

The progeny of an eclectic South Carolina visual artist and an eclectic German mathematician/musician, the eclectically named Elza learned to read music before she learned to read words. It is a fact well represented by her latest project, Gettin’ Free. The music is pure American melting pot infused by Caribbean breezes, stout German ale, sloe-eyed Southern girl saunter, and occasional New York attitude.

Elza possess a fetching voice that slides comfortably between Sheryl Crow and Jennifer Knapp, and she’s not afraid to use it. She can croon and warble, get down and get funky, and even indulge in a little blues and boogie when the song calls for it.

Not too far from gospel, the title cut explores the dry yearning of a soul bound by its own choices accompanied by a loopy melody and smoldering vocals. “This Is Love” extols the joys of love set to a gently rocking, island beat. The tune segues easily into the pure Americana of “My Romeo.” You can forget the whole ‘I kissed a girl’ crazed as Elza prefers the attention of “Boys, Boys, Boys.”

There is a subtle nod to Janis Joplin on the moody, slightly slurred “Heal,” which might be the best cut on the album. She plumbs the breadth and depth of the Southern singer/songwriter experience on “Charleston Corner.”

I could go on and on. There is not a throwaway cut on this twelve-song collection. Getting’ Free won’t be free from my CD player anytime soon.

http://www.elzamusic.com/ - BuddyHollywood.com