Becca Stevens (solo) - Maple to Paper

Name: Becca Stevens (solo) - Maple to Paper
Start: 2026-07-23T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Johan van Hasseltweg 39, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Schedule

Thu, 23 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Johan van Hasseltweg 39, Amsterdam, Netherlands | Amsterdam, NH

Becca Stevens is a 2x GRAMMY-nominated songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer known for her emotionally resonant, genre-defying music. Drawing from Appalachian folk roots, a background in jazz, and a love of experimental indie, she creates songs that are as technically daring as they are deeply human. Though often compared to artists like Joni Mitchell and Bjork, Stevens has carved out a voice and sound that are unmistakably her own, at once tender, agile, and emotionally rooted. Her work has resonated deeply with a generation of musicians working beyond the boundaries of genre.
Her latest album, Maple to Paper (GroundUP, 2024), is a stripped-down meditation on motherhood, grief, and transformation. Produced and engineered entirely by Stevens in her home studio in Princeton, New Jersey, the album was recorded live with no overdubs and mixed by longtime collaborator Nic Hard. It captures her at her most elemental: voice, guitar, and the alchemy of presence. The record pairs spellbinding guitar work with a raw yet luminous vocal performance, balancing its exacting minimalism with an emotional force that envelops the listener from the first track. Going to a solo concert by Becca Stevens is a bit different from a typical band show – it’s usually more intimate, musically detailed, and emotionally direct. We can hear the core songwriting without production layer and how strong the songs are on their own. The audience is listening closely, appreciating nuance rather than spectacle. Without a band or heavy production, her songs often land in a more direct way. The emotional tone – whether playful, fragile, or reflective – comes through more plainly.