Abrial is a modern day pilgrim, with a sharp wit and wisdom beyond her years. Described as "spellbinding" by Maui Time and "unflinchingly alive" by the Austin Chronicle, Abrial's songs draw on a deep reservoir of feeling, articulated with revelatory precision and illustrated with rich imagery. Influenced by gospel, blues, folk and spiritual traditions from around the world, her songs speak to timeless themes of longing, love, hurt, forgiveness and the search for God. Her debut album Take Shelter was recorded with Grammy-winning producer Stuart Sikes at Big Orange Studios in Austin, Texas and with Kristina Stykos at Pepperbox Studios in Chelsea, Vermont and released through Thunder Ridge Records in the fall of 2013.
