Hopscotch 2014 Night 3: Alexandra Sauser-Monnig, Ava Luna

All photos by Chris Powers

When examining the schedule, there didn’t seem to be a better venue/singer fit than Alexandra Sauser-Monnig and Fletcher Opera Theater. Sauser-Monnig’s delicate voice and the quiet of Fletcher’s seated space were made for each other. 

Sauser-Monnig is an incredible talent. Her singing was beautiful as expected and when she sings completely unaccompanied it’s truly impressive. While Fletcher feels intimate, standing on stage in the silence with nothing to carry you but your voice requires no small amount of bravery.

Hiss Golden Messenger shares "Saturday's Song," announces fall tour

Hiss Golden Messenger's Merge Records debut, Lateness of Dancers, is still more than two months away (it's out on September 9), but a new song from the album has just been released. Check out "Saturday's Song" from the album below.

In addition to releasing the new song, Hiss Golden Messenger has announced a fall tour that includes an album release show at the Cat's Cradle in Carrboro on Saturday, September 13. Strand of Oaks and Alexandra Sauser-Monnig will open. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 27, via Ticketfly for $12.

Hiss Golden Messenger will also play the sold out Merge 25 Festival at the Cat's Cradle on Friday, July 25 as well as the free day party at the Cradle on Thursday, July 24 with Amor de Días.