Ana Popovic - June 20, 2009
Ana Popovic
Ana Popovic
Appearing live at Oklahoma City Limits Saturday night June 20, 2009
Ever since her debut album was nominated for a BMA for best new artist in 2003 American’s have embraced this Belgrade Serbia native, who now resides in Amsterdam, Ana Popovic will be making her first Oklahoma appearance Saturday June 20th at Oklahoma City Limits 4801 South Eastern.
Ana is yet another European heavily influenced by American blues artists but melds with her own Jazzy style developed listening to her fathers record collection filled with western popular music. Although she played professionally in Eastern European festival at an early age she came in to her own after moving to Amsterdam to continue her studies in graphic design. There she formed a Dutch band and became a fixture on the local music scene. She was signed to Ruf records and from there her career took an international course.
She is now touring in support of her newest release Still Making History on American label Delta Groove records. She has been lauded by such publications as Guitar Player Magazine “Ana is a superb singer and songwriter who can flatpick fluid jazzlines, and deep string bends with SRV-style and emotion.” She stands poised to shake your foundations.” Guitar One magazine.
For the second time Ana and her European band are invited to play at the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise. On high sea Ana jams with Susan Tedeschi, Larry McCray, Bob Margolin and many more. Ana is part of Robert Radler’s guitar documentary ‘Turn it up’ aka TONE, about the worlds best guitars and guitar players.
Ana put on a great show last night. It being the first time for me to see her, she lived up to my expectations and more. She had a very good band for this American tour. Her long time bassist from Amsterdam along with an American keyboardist and drummer combined to form a tight polished cohesive unit. They were all excellent musicians.
Ana’s guitar style is very much her own with her jazz influences very evident. Her unique style compliments her songs with well structured guitar solos. Her songs have a familiar sound with a unique delivery. Of course the sultry persona she exudes on stage just adds to the over all affect.
I was pleased with the turnout at a new club on weekend that most people spend at the area lakes. Those that made it out if not already fans of Ana’s I’m sure are now.