Seven Days: Vermont's Independent Voice

Storm Warning

If a singer-songwriter’s resume includes sharing the stage with such a variety of performers as Ben Harper, India.Arie, Los Lonely Boys and Madeline Peyroux, it would suggest a long, full career, right? Not for 21-year-old Sonya Kitchell. She’s just getting started. The Northampton-born singer has been a critic’s darling since she released her first album in 2006 — at age 16. Two years later, following the release of her breakout record This Storm, she was hand picked by jazz legend Herbie Hancock to tour the country. Since then, she has continued to wow audiences with her singular blend of folk and jazz. This Saturday, she’ll christen the cozy, newly renovated lounge at Club Metronome with an intimate early evening show.