Becca Leigh is Charleston, SC based songwriter whose songs emerge from a folk tradition rich with melody, imagery and emotion. In November, 2017, she was selected as a finalist in the 16th annual international NewSong Music Competition, and performed at the songwriter showcase at Lincoln Center in New York City. NewSong Music is proud to welcome Becca Leigh back to perform as part of the Sanctuary Sessions series, a benefit for Blue Ridge Public Radio. The songwriter will perform Saturday, June 9th at Central United Methodist Church in downtown Asheville. Max Hatt / Edda Glass share the bill.

Becca Leigh and Max Hatt / Edda Glass will share the stage at the Central United Methodist Church in downtown Asheville June 9th as part of NewSong Music’s Sanctuary Sessions series.

Becca is a self-described public radio nerd. “One of the missions of public radio is to share stories that may otherwise go unheard,” says Becca. “Many of the programs featured on public radio seek out underrepresented populations whose voices and stories are not often heard but are so important to the human experience.”

Becca Leigh will be recording her first full-length album this summer, 2018. “I’m so excited to collaborate with some of my favorite people to make the best record I can possibly make,” says the musician. “I’m here to share music, and recording is arguably the best way to do that.”

As for her performance at the Sanctuary Sessions, “I’ve heard nothing but good things about the atmosphere of the Central United Methodist Church, and I’m certain the acoustics will be perfectly suited to my songs.”

WHAT: Sanctuary Sessions: Max Hatt / Edda Glass and Becca Leigh

WHERE: Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church Street, downtown Asheville

WHEN: Saturday June 9; Doors: 7 / Show: 7:30

TICKETS: $15 advance / $20 day of show; advance tickets available theorangepeel.net