Christine Havrilla & Regina Sayles – Powerhouse Evening Blending Bluesy Rock, Pop, and Americana Co-Bill
PaidTicket Price: $28.50 ADVANCE | $33.50 DAY OF SHOW
Prepare for an extraordinary night of music at Godfrey Daniels as Christine Havrilla and Regina Sayles bring their unique sounds to the stage on Sunday, October 27. Christine Havrilla, with her powerful, gritty vocals and raw, trash-style guitar, delivers a genre-blending mix of bluesy rock, pop, and Americana that resonates with warmth and authenticity. Sharing the spotlight, Regina Sayles captivates with her acoustic-driven melodies, soulful storytelling, and vocal versatility, connecting listeners to the heart of the human experience. Together, they create a dynamic and soulful musical journey that promises to leave a lasting impression.
Christine Havrilla
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Philadelphia area native Christine Havrilla brings new music to you as the full band records a new EP to be released in Spring of 2024! This EP includes the bluesy rocker “None of You”, positive catchy pop-rock “Today, Today”, darker rocking “Fade”, Americana “Broken Wing’, and a waltzing ballad “Just Do You”! Recorded at Cambridge Sound Studios, this EP is sure to leave a lasting impression! 2023’s EP and single, California Night, is a blend of 90s guitar and late 60s harmonies wrapped up in this catchy rocker about sharing the California Coast & it’s memories. Christine utilizes the soft gritty texture of her vocals to express warmth and honesty listeners quickly embrace as well as her aggressive, raw, trash-style guitar playing and looping. 2019 brought a previous album with her band, Gypsy Fuzz, called “Sunless Escapade” which was recorded at Studio 1311. Even with Covid & a 2020 cancer diagnosis, you’ll still find Christine hitting the road hard & continuing with her writing, touring, jammin’ & living! You need to experience her LIVE and be wrapped up by her positive energy! Until you can join her, she previously released a series of “Live Sessions” in 2014-2017, which included long-time fan favorites as well as new songs with her current band, Gypsy Fuzz. Recorded in numerous settings such as venues, living rooms, a recording studio with a live audience, an old church, etc…these volumes captured the spontaneous energy, soul-felt vibes, and musical adventures that Christine brings to the stage, ANY stage! Havrilla has 17 recordings available to you to hold you over until you can see her live, showcasing ALL of her music with new twists, and described as “a blend of 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s rock delivered by the modern singer/songwriter.”
“Rock and roll singer-songwriter Christine Havrilla has been a local favorite since the 90’s, and her high-energy music is kindred in spirit with Sheryl Crow, Grace Potter, Brandi Carlile, & Lucinda Williams” – John Vettese, The Key WXPN (2023)
Christine has shared the stage with artists Brandi Carlile, KT Tunstall, Shawn Colvin, America, Karla Bonoff, Janis Ian, Lynryd Skynryd, Howard Jones, and Chely Wright to name a few!
Christine, a self-taught musician from the age of 5, is known for bringing her “well-built, catchy, smart tunes” (Upstage Magazine) to audiences everywhere, touring nationally as a solo act as well as with Gypsy Fuzz.
Regina Sayles
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In constant search of truth on her musical journey, Regina Sayles’ acoustic-driven melodies connect you to the everyday human condition. As a vocal chameleon, Regina sings to the center of life’s heartstrings. As an Ohio native currently based in East Stroudsburg, PA, Regina tours whenever possible while remaining passionately dedicated to her local fan base.
Regina plays 100+ live shows a year at every type of venue, including pubs, restaurants, concert halls, music festivals, and community fairs. She’s traveled to various pockets of the country to perform, with regular gigs in PA, OH, NJ, NY, and DE. In addition to her solo shows, Regina has had the opportunity to open for folk pioneer Tret Fure, and feminist icon Ani DiFranco.
Sayles has released two solo Eps, It’s Home and The Ann Street Session. While most of Regina’s career has focused on solo endeavors, in 2015 she teamed up with singer/songwriter Christian Porter and formed the duo, Porter & Sayles. The duo had the opportunity to open for Pat Benatar, The Steve Miller Band, Frankie Ballard, and Dan+Shea. Porter & Sayles released their self-titled debut album in 2016 and released two additional singles. In 2019, the duo earned a spot as a featured act on the Melissa Etheridge Cruise. Regina and Christian both returned to solo endeavors in 2019 but remain friends and work to support one another whenever possible.
In July 2023, Regina was invited to compete as an emerging artist at the 47th annual National Women’s Music Festival in Madison, WI. Thanks to the support of the festival goers, she won the contest and will return to Madison as a headliner in 2024.
Regina is currently recording a new EP thanks to the support of her fans who helped her raise $31,000 through a Kickstarter campaign in early 2023. She is thrilled to be working with producer Julie Wolf who also produced her latest single, “Rollin’ in the Hay.” Make sure you follow Regina on social media for album updates!
In addition to her work as an artist, Regina is also a passionate educator, a supporter of women in the arts, and a strong advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. With each project, she aims to narrow the gender gap in the music industry by teaming up with more women/non-binary individuals as writers and producers. With Berklee Online certificates in Pro Tools and Ableton Live, she seeks to empower young writers and producers to use technology to create the music they envision. Regina has worked as an artist-in-residence at the K-12 as well as collegiate level, leading workshops in production and songwriting. Sayles also frequently plays school assemblies in local elementary school to promote positive character development through music. “My goal is to help each student I come into contact with learn the things I wish I had known sooner.”
