Dala to perform twice at Squitieri Studio Theatre Feb. 11

February 3, 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Canadian pop-folk duo Dala makes its Gainesville debut Feb. 11 at Squitieri Studio Theatre, located inside the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The group will perform shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Formed by Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine, Dala is celebrating its 10th anniversary in the music industry. The duo’s PBS special “Girls from the North Country,” prompted a CD release by Compass Records and Dala was named vocal group of the year at the 2011 Canadian Folk Music Awards.

“I had the opportunity to hear Dala in New York two years ago and immediately decided to engage them for the 2011-12 season,” UFPA director Michael Blachly said. “My decision was based on their incredible vocal harmonies, their musicality and their unique song-writing skills.”

NPR’s “Folk Alley” named Dala’s “Horses” one of 2010’s top folk songs of the year and its 2009 album, “Everyone is Someone,” was named album of the year by The Irish Poet. The duo’s new album, “Best Day,” will be released June 8, 2012.

Tickets are on sale and available for this performance. Call 352-392-ARTS (2787) or 800-905-ARTS (toll free within Florida), or visit www.performingarts.ufl.edu for more information.