FRIDAYS CHILD
AND THE LOST CONGREGATION
Electronic Press Kit
Intimate, story-forward Americana
Friday’s Child is an Americana duo rooted in storytelling, strong vocals, sweeping melodies, and emotionally resonant songwriting. The project blends jazz, folk, country, and blues with a quiet intensity that rewards listening. Friday's Child has received Canadian radio airplay, licensed music for feature film, and is touring in support of their forthcoming debut album Broken Home (Vol. 1). Whether appearing as an opener, part of a curated bill, or delivering a full evening of music, Friday’s Child offers a grounded, intentional set that connects deeply with audiences.
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The Sound
Friday’s Child creates thoughtful, haunted Americana — music shaped by the lived experience of the formerly married couple, Evan and Krista deliver strong melodies and an intimate performance. A Friday’s Child set is intentionally paced and largely built around original material from their album Broken Home (vol. 1), stripped down. Their songs lean toward country, folk, and jazz influences, with moments of warmth and levity woven into an otherwise grounded, reflective set.
Instrumentation + Show Format
Friday’s Child performs as a duo in a flexible format suited to a range of rooms and bills.
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The most expansive version of the show features:
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Evan on electric and acoustic guitar, dobro, and pedal steel, with lead and backing vocals
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Krista on acoustic guitar and piano, primarily lead vocal with backing vocals
For more intimate or pared-down settings, the duo performs with Evan on electric/acoustic guitar and Krista on acoustic guitar, sharing vocal duties while maintaining the same emotional depth and musical range.
Promotional & Marketing Support
Friday's Child is highly motivated, responsive, and hands-on with promotion, working closely with venues to support each show.
Promotional support may include:
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Coordinated social media promotion across both projects
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Submissions to local event listings, Facebook groups & tourism calendars
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Custom show poster
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Custom short-form video content for venue social media
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Coordination of customized ad for local radio
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Optional day-of outreach (e.g., busking)
Promotion efforts are collaborative and tailored to each venue and community. Each venue will receive a customized promotional plan upon booking.
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Sample Artist-Created Radio Ad for Charity Show:
Technical & Production Notes
Friday’s Child: duo
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3 inputs: vocals + multi-instrumentation
With minimal stage requirements and flexible technical needs, Friday's Child is easy to accomodate. The duo has the technical capability to run their own sound, or are happy to work with in-house engineers. They travel with their own "set" that creates an atmosphere that is uniquely, Friday's Child. Full input lists and stage plots are linked above.
Artist Bio
Friday's Child
Friday’s Child is the potent musical union of singer-songwriter Krista Van Slingerland and multi-instrumentalist/engineer Evan Massey. The pair have been writing and performing together for seven years across multiple projects. Their bluegrass tune “Wildflower” was licensed for the feature film 115, directed by Dave Macon, in 2024.
In 2025, amidst their divorce, Krista and Evan recorded their first full-length album as Friday’s Child, raising $7,000 in 30 days via Kickstarter to fund the project. The duo’s debut single, “Fault Lines,” received Canadian radio airplay, and their appearance on the Kingston Live podcast (Episode #81)—exploring the origins of the project—became the show’s most-listened-to episode of 2025 on Spotify.
Friday’s Child delivers an intimate and powerful live Americana experience that hushes a room and connects deeply with audiences who value authenticity, lyrical depth, and musicianship. Building on the momentum of their full house show at The Broom Factory in Kingston, Ontario (July 2025), the duo is set to bring the music of Broken Home (Vol. 1) – debuting March 15 – to Southeastern Ontario this spring and summer.