Violinist | Vocalist | Composer
Tara Novak is an act to remember, with her virtuosic violin playing and her heartfelt vocals. Her lyrics explore the common spaces in humanity, with authenticity, imagination, and kindness as the center focus.
This show is comprised of an engaging collection of original songs and covers (James Taylor, Sting, Carole King, etc), all artfully arranged, and accompanied by a world-class band. Tara and her ensemble members improvise and interact, sharing their musical spontaneity and joy, and captivating their audience.
“Tara’s music is deliberate and specifically crafted to create empathy. She uses music as a healing tool for herself and listeners.”
More about Tara
Songwriter and composer Tara Novak performs with her husband Ciarán Nagle in their contemporary Irish folk band Ishna and is known internationally for her captivating violin and fiddle playing.
Tara has toured with many large shows including Aladdin, Riverdance, and the Three Irish Tenors, but can mostly be found now onstage sharing original music in intimate settings.
As an arranger and recording artist, she has collaborated across many genres, writing and leading many string sessions for other artists. She has also written orchestrations for the Boston Civic Symphony, Symphony New Hampshire, and the Berklee Contemporary Symphony.
Tara’s first original album, "Layers of Identity", was released Fall of 2022.
In Her Own Words:
“I am a violinist, vocalist, and composer. While trained in the classical music world, most of my music now finds its home somewhere in the cracks between genres. I like to explore the accessibility of pop music with the earthiness of folk and classic harmonic structures and counterpoint. Originally from Nebraska, I've been lucky enough to travel throughout much of the globe with some wonderful music projects and shows. The lyrics in my songwriting project deal directly with mental health, diversity, and community. I speak about these topics every time I perform, and it is always beautiful to see how many people respond to this.”