Russell deCarle

Tuesday July 10, 2018

Russell deCarle - award-winning singer / songwriter

"So rare and exciting to discover a truly satisfying singer, one whose voice, pitch, timing, phrasing and choice of just the right song knocks you out. Shaye Zadravec happens to be one of those singers. Lucky us."

Chip Taylor

Wednesday June 27, 2018

Chip Taylor - Songwriter Hall of Fame songwriter

Thoughts Of Shaye

As I was beginning my Alberta tour a few years ago, my great friend, and revered Canadian music guru, Neil MacGonigill, asked if I would mind letting his new protege, Shaye Zadravec, open my show with a few songs. I’m so happy that I agreed. Shaye was all I love and admire in a singer. She has a beautiful voice that reflects the honesty inside her. Not many vocalists come from that place. It was a no-brainer for me to ask her to join me singing “Angel Of The Morning” at the end of my show. We rehearsed for only 5 minutes before the show started. That’s all we needed. The folks loved the magic she brought to the song - so did I.

Neil recently “road managed” my East Coast tour. I love it when that happens. We constantly talk and play music. It is so inspiring - a learning thing for both of us. One night he played a simple video he had taken of Shaye in the recording studio, singing the great "Lilac Wine". It was just Shaye and her ukulele, along with Goran Grini's (Norwegian keyboard player/arranger) orchestrations gently caressing Shaye’s voice. It absolutely floored me - total chill time! I had never seen live footage of an artist that i loved as much as this simple clip. It reminded me of some performances I had seen of Frank Sinatra in the studio with a live orchestra from the 50s.

I hope you get to see her soon. If so, there’s one thing you will quickly observe - there’s no show business “show off” in this young lady. She just sparkles with her naturalness. And she’s so nice to be around! If you want to have a better day than the one you’re having and Shaye Zadravec is playing anywhere near you, there’s an easy remedy!

David Ward

Tuesday June 26, 2018

David Ward - CKUA Radio Alberta

 David Ward (respected music man and CKUA on-air personality)

"Mature beyond her years, Shaye Zadravec is a rare bird in this age of a surfeit of songwriters and a dearth of songcatchers.  She delights in breathing new life into a rich vein of forgotten gems from an alluring array of woefully unappreciated songwriters. The magic that is found in Shaye's music is for those tired ears longing for the cool refreshment that flows from a gentle yet focused singer blessed with a pure and unadulterated voice."