Be prepared for the silky vocal and calming tones of cellist and singer-songwriter, Gabriel Royal. Royal’s spirit of playfulness and improvisation formed his first album, a self-titled project released in 2016 and written mostly underground. Despite the album’s humble beginnings, it established Royal as a singer-songwriter with extraordinary sensitivity and creative intuition. Known for his soaring vocals, hum–along melodies, and lush arrangements, Royal is among a select number of artists combining cello and voice. Contemplating love and loss, triumph and failure, and the ups and downs of relationships within his music, Royal is sure to win over his audience and captivate them with his remarkable talent.