Krista Detor to debut album at Buskirk-Chumley

Inspired by her husband and her love of classical music, local singer-songwriter Krista Detor created her latest album, which is a collection of three-song suites.

“I retain a love of classical music, which is risky in the singer/songwriter folk world,” Detor said. “People like things to stay simple, but it’s the expression I felt like making at the time.”

“Chocolate Paper Suites” will debut 8 p.m. Saturday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Tickets in advance are $12 for the general public and $10 for students, children and seniors. Day-of-show tickets are $15.

Women’s a capella group Kaia will open the show, along with Steve Ragatz, a Cirque du Soleil juggler.

“The circus is my idea of a perfect Americana archetype with appearances not always being what they seem,” she said. “There are always some dark circus themes running through my work.”

Ragatz will perform separately before Detor’s performance and will later join Detor for
segments of her show. Both artists’ performances will be broadcast live courtesy of community radio station WFHB.

“Krista has developed a pretty big fan base all over the world,” said Jim Manion, WFHB music programming director.  “It’s exciting to broadcast this locally, but everyone in the neighboring counties that do not have a chance to come can listen in.”

Maarten Bout, marketing director for the BCT, said he anticipates a large crowd for Detor’s show and is “happy to support” local artists.

“Tickets for Krista’s concerts are always a hot commodity, especially because she is one of our town’s internationally renowned performing artists and a local favorite,” he said.