Wendy Woo, one of Denver's most popular singer/songwriter', will be making a Colorado Springs appearance at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Thirsty Parrot, 32 S. Tejon St.

Though born in New York City, Wendy Woo grew up in Colorado. Her energetic personality, musical skills and spirited songwriting have made her a media and fan favorite.

Multicultural in both heritage and outlook, Woo displays a blend of soul, vibrancy and wild child attitude. A passionate live performer who connects instantly with her audiences, she has been playing to sold-out venues every week and attracting national music industry attention. Whether playing by herself or with her band, she draws you in and holds you there. Her voice is simultaneously intimate and assured. Her songs are wide-ranging in style but always pure in emotion: from down and dirty blues to defiant ex-lover funks to summer day sambas to wistful ballads. Her guitar-playing includes fretwork riffs so unusual they always generate cheers.

Woo has released six CDs, displaying a wide variety of styles. "Angels in the Crowd" (1997) is a collection of mellow jazz and folk-inspired ballads. "Wide Awake and Dreaming" (1999) is a full band production with funk and jazz rhythms. "Ecolalia" (2000) features Woo's songs and acoustic guitar interwoven with her father's poetry. "Gonna Wear Red" (2002) is a tightly produced series of rock tunes with touches of funk, blues and folk. "Walking the Skyline" (2004) has songs in three genres: intimate solo acoustic; expansive upbeat pop/folk; and full band funk. "Angels Laughing" (2005) is a live solo acoustic album.

"Woo is a quadruple threat: She sings, plays, writes and produces with skill and taste. Her songs are earnest without being maudlin, her settings are rich but not obtrusive, and her vocals exude sensuality that Wendy Woo is a one-woman musical machine. ... The guitarist's music is chock full of varying styles, ranging from ballads to Latin beats and rock 'n' roll, with swingy saxophones accompanying her smooth voice." Jen Mulson, The Colorado Springs Gazette.

Wendy Woo's silky vocals and sultry style are surpassed only by her smooth songwriting. Woo crafts tunes heavy on dance ability, rhythm and a jazzy nightclub feel. Her voice is a delicate instrument that trades fireworks and flash for subtlety, mood and song interpretation. She and her band's tunes run from light funk to Louisiana grooves and Caribbean vibes. (Denver CitySearch)

Performing with Woo for this show are drummer Chris Maestas and bassist Mitch DeZwarte.

VIP tickets are $40 and include a dinner buffet from 6 to 7:30 p.m., alcoholic beverage and choice seating. General admission is $9 in advance and $14 day of show. Tickets may be purchased at the Thirsty Parrot or online at www.amusiccompanyinc.com. This show was rescheduled from December.