General Press Release:

Elaine Silver has a voice you'll never forget. It has been described as stunningly clear and fine, magnificent, rich and supple. She sings a cappella or accompanies herself on guitar and banjo, and has performed in concert for hundreds of thousands at colleges, festivals, churches, clubs and children's events throughout North America and Europe. She was featured nationally on The Wisdom Channel and on New Jersey Network's award-winning television program State of the Arts. Elaine is the recipient of a Garden State Music Award for Outstanding Folk Performer, and has appeared in concert with Arlo Guthrie, Doc Watson, Tom Paxton, Suzanne Vega, Jorma Kaukonen, Tom Chapin and many more of the folk world's brightest stars.

She often teams up with best-selling author Alan Cohen as musical accompanist for his workshops and special events. Other authors she has worked with include Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, don Miguel Ruiz, Marianne Williamson and Neale Donald Walsch.

Elaine's many highly acclaimed recordings continue to receive rave reviews, while touching the hearts and minds of her listeners. "Faerie Elaine" brings magic, love and blessings to her concerts and appearances as a bright light sharing herself and her music with emotion and authenticity.

"Elaine Silver's music opens my heart big time. Treat yourself to the riches of her soul."
-Alan Cohen, best-selling author, The Dragon Doesn't Live Here Anymore

"Elaine Silver is a performance artist who writes songs with a deep faith in the power of love, a social conscience, a unique empathy for the innocence of childhood and a great respect for Mother Nature. She creatively speaks to the child and adult in all of us as she blends top folk and New Age fusions."
-Rusty Gordon, facilitator, South East Florida Folk Renaissance Alliance

"...the putative New Jersey folk music queen, a role she confirmed in a captivating and stylistically far-reaching solo set."
-The Star-Ledger

"Elaine's voice is incredible; high, perfect, clean and undulating. It lifts you up."
-Heartsong Review

"Aside from having the strong, clear voice of an angel, Silver also plays guitar, banjo and Appalachian dulcimer...she proves herself as a songwriter... Yes, this is one hell of a talented woman...9 1/2 out of 10."
-The Aquarian Weekly

"Elaine Silver...spreads her crystal-clear vocals over her songs like butter on a warm slice of bread."
-Morris County Daily Record

"Her lyrics aren't the only part of her performance that rings positive.. .Silver's voice sticks to your senses long after you've left the coffeehouse. lt is among the most expressive in folk."
-Jeff Widner; Pocono Record

"...this is someone who not only was gifted with a lovely voice, but has figured out how to use it."
-Dirty Linen Magazine

For Spiritual Centers:

Elaine Silver (A.K.A. "Faerie" Elaine) is a seasoned performer, touring musician and recording artist with a voice you'll never forget. It has been described as stunningly clear, supple, rich and like fine crystal.

She has completed her studies in the Science of Mind for practitionership through Religious Science International, and for many years she has combined her beautiful voice and lively Spirit with metaphysical teachings to present healing concerts, workshops and ritual. She utilizes energies of the heart, body, mind and spirit, as well as some refreshing humor and a sprinkling of magic, for a delightful and deeply sacred experience.

Elaine has worked with many famous metaphysical authors including Deepak Chopra, Neale Donald Walsh (Conversations With God), don Miguel Ruiz (The Four Agreements), Barbara G. Walker (The Women's Encyclopedia of Myth's and Secrets), Marianne Williamson (A Woman's Worth), Alan Cohen and Wayne Dyer. She has also shared the stage with many of the world’s brightest folk stars including Arlo Guthrie, Doc Watson, David Bromberg, Richie Havens, Louden Wainright III, Willie Dixon and Steve Forbert to name a few. Elaine is well-known in her original home state of New Jersey as the "Folk Music Queen of New Jersey." She now resides in Sarasota, Florida with her cat Sara Lee.

Her new CD entitled "The Art of Peace," (number 15 of 16) is available as well as her other CDs and whimsical gifts. This CD is now available as a songbook complete with simple piano arrangements of each song. Karaoke tracks of each song (music minus Elaine's vocals) are also available on iTunes. Please be sure to visit her table in the lobby (or wherever it will be set up) where she has her recordings. Your support enables her to continue her music ministry. She will be happy to sign your CDs.

"This is the voice of an angel... She sings about everyday life, love, the Earth, the Universe and... Heaven. It is a relief to hear these positive words. Dim the lights and enjoy Elaine's singing. You will feel a different person afterwards."
-Roger Nupie, Nina Simone Society