Grammy-winning folk duo the Indigo Girls are known for their pitch-perfect harmonies and hummable melodies. Now they’re adding some oomph to their acoustic body of work on their current tour, which lands them at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Saturday, June 1.
The iconic folkies — Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, who have written music and performed together for nearly three decades — are playing with a full symphony orchestra, creating a more bombastic sound.
“It’s nothing like playing to a drum beat,” Saliers said in an interview with Creative Loafing. “A big orchestra swells and grows. It’s a wonderful experience, but it’s challenging.”
This article appears in May 30 – Jun 5, 2013.