Fil-Am soul singer, songwriter begins California tour

Singer-songwriter Tracy Cruz will begin an 11-venue tour in California. CONTRIBUTED

SAN JOSE, California – A Filipina American singer-songwriter is launching her California tour at the end of June, performing in at least 11 venues on the West Coast.

Tracy Cruz will be performing songs from previous two albums “Universoul Symphony” and “Feel’osophy,” and her EP “Illuminate Love” during her “SOULshine Tour.”   Cruz will also be performing tracks fro her second EP, “Heartifacts,” which will be released by early spring next year.

“I named my tour SOULShine because I’m performing soul music, and when I sing from my heart, I believe I am radiating my light into the world. A light of healing, love, unity, and joy into the world,” Cruz explained.

Tracy Cruz specializes in soul and R&B. CONTRIBUTED

Cruz’s set list encompasses rhythms and sounds similar to the likes of The Roots, Robert Glasper, Floetry, and Jill Scott. Her show filled with soul, jazz, R&B, with tones of hip-hop mixed in.

Audiences can expect to be transported into a heartfelt, expressive experience with eclectic sounds and lyrics written by Tracy herself.

“The purpose of this tour is to expand my fan base and connect more with my audience and get them really excited about my music and keep them wanting more. I also want to create more tour opportunities including regionally, nationally, and overseas for future tours,” said Cruz.

She has 16 years of songwriting and performing under her belt. Her themes feature elements of love for self and others, love for music, finding happiness within oneself, and overcoming struggles.

One of her personal favorites is entitled “Struggle Reprise,” which she wrote during a difficult time in her life when she almost quit and gave up on music.

“Whenever I sing this song, it reminds me of the struggles, fears, and heartaches I’ve conquered,” she explained. “This is a performance I always enjoy giving because it is such a powerful and heartfelt song for me to perform. I think a majority of my audience can relate to being in a similar position of difficulty and stress.”

Her band includes Bernnett Roth-Newell (keys), Imanuel Junaedy (keys), Brandon Farmer (drums), Julian Hoover (guitar), Frederick Paclibon (bass), Anthone Jackson (supporting vocals), Jasmine Butler (supporting vocals), Patt Casion (saxophone), Lionel Briones (saxophone), and Bernard Sapitola (trumpet).

Shows include: 6/26 (Santa Clara, California) – 6/29 (San Jose) – 7/20 (Oakland)- 7/29 (Saratoga) – 7/30 (Vallejo) – 8/6 (Monterey) – 8/19 (Oakland) – 8/25 (Berkeley) – 8/28 (San Jose) – 9/2 (Sacramento) – 9/24 (Los Angeles). More show dates may be added, so check her website and Facebook page for more updates.

Tracy Cruz will help run a music workshop with U.S. Billboard Chart-topping artist Kenya. CONTRIBUTED

To learn more and follow Tracy’s tour and experience, visit: tcvocalcoach.com or find her on her Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracycruzmusicpage To donate to her tour please visit: https://www.gofundme.com/tracycruzmusic

Additionally, Tracy will be participating in running a music workshop with U.S. Billboard Chart topping artist Kenya who is an international R&B-soul music artist. If interested in participating or to get further information, visit: www.creatingcrimsonworkshop.bpt.me