Vanna Pacella & Savoir Faire

Schedule

Sat Feb 14 2026 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Press Room - Upstairs | Portsmouth, NH

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Vanna Pacella & Savoir Faire

Sat 2/14

5pm doors/6pm show

All Ages | $15 adv./$20 day of


Vanna Pacella is an ethereal contemporary rock singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Cape Cod, MA who performs a mix of original material and well-known pop & rock covers - and some deep cuts! Her original music is a masterful blend of raw intensity and powerful emotion, built on haunting vocals and profound lyricism. With a primarily keyboard-led sound, Vanna's expressive solos are all underpinned by dynamic synth bass lines and intricate lead guitar. She draws influence from the classic rock legacies of Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, and The Police, while infusing her work with the modern pop sensibilities and hooks of artists like Vanessa Carlton and HAIM. This genre-blending style is fully showcased on her debut album, "Listen," which was released on July 25, 2025. As a three-time winner of the notable 2025 New England Songwriting Competition, Vanna Pacella is celebrated for her unique personal expression, commanding artistic talent, and profound skill as a songwriter. She has also opened for notable nationally touring acts Jax Hallow, John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band), and viral Canadian pop/soul duo YASSiN & Sean Terrio.


Savoir Faire is a Boston-based Indie alt-noir rock artist who weaves together dramatic '60s noir (think James Bond themes), pointed '90s rock (Fiona Apple, The Cranberries, Portishead), and classic jazz (Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday). Also taking influence from modern chamber pop like Lana Del Ray and Zella Day, Savoir Faire's sultry vocals deliver a powerfully seductive performance. As a skilled rhythm and lead guitarist, she builds complex arrangements with a dynamic sound, and her razor-sharp lyricism cuts to the insidious core of modern issues like misogynistic language, America's under-appreciated workforce, and reproductive rights. Her 2025 album "Hopeless Nostalgic" explores the comforting allure of nostalgia while confronting the problematic aspects of past eras. An acclaimed artist, Savoir Faire has opened for nationally touring acts such as M. Ward (of She and Him) and DeVotchKa (of Little Miss Sunshine soundtrack fame). She has also received multiple awards nominations for Best Songwriter at the Boston Music Awards and Best Jazz Act at the New England Music Awards.


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The Press Room - Upstairs, 77 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, United States

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