Singer/Songwriters Jeffrey Gaines and Amy Speace to play Universal Preservation Hall

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – February 1, 2011 Jeffrey Gaines and Amy Speace will play live on June 1, 2011 at 8:00pm at Universal Preservation Hall located at 25 Washington Street in Saratoga Springs. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.universalpreservationhall.org or by calling 1-800-838-3006. Tickets also available at Saratoga Guitar locations at 8 Caroline Street or 60 West Avenue in Saratoga Springs. This concert is presented by Applause Factory and Universal Preservation Hall.

Since Jeffrey Gaines' self-titled debut was released, this expressive and dynamic singer, guitarist, and songwriter has been heralded for his soul-searching confessional lyrics and his powerful live performances. His accolades include Emmy nominations, POLLSTAR’S best live solo artist, and world-wide theatre, club and arena tours.

ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE heralds Gaines as "an ethereal soul, insistent, impassioned, full of self-knowledge. He is the voice of a new generation."

Joining Jeffrey Gaines in this intimate acoustic evening is Amy Speace. Just a moment's exposure to Amy Speace's intimate yet powerful voice and timeless arrangements, and her roster position on Judy Collins's Wildflower Records makes perfect sense. Born in Baltimore, recently relocated from NYC to Nashville, Speace initially had her sights set on a career as an actress/playwright. She moved to NYC after college, studied acting and toured with The National Shakespeare Company before a $50 pawnshop guitar, a break-up with a rock musician boyfriend and an armful of Dylan and Joni Mitchell records changed her direction. Discovering a natural affinity for the guitar and songwriting, she incorporated her poetic lyrics into a musical style that melds country folk with roots rock Americana and quickly became a mainstay of the downtown NYC acoustic music scene.