I started this thread to explore female singer/songwriters, not chicks with blazing guitar skills as some took it. Richard, I think the confusion is that the technical term for the genre you are after is "Girl with Guitar." "Chick with Guitar" is not a genre. ;) Amelia Curran's "War Brides" is a winner, and a nice recording. (But I'm enjoying Sharon Isben, too.) Not GwG strictly speaking, but in the neighborhood and excellent are: Robinella, Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter, and Crooked Still. Eva Cassidy's GwG collection, "Simply Eva," is -- as might be expected -- supernatural. Best version ever of Wayfaring Stranger. |
Jdoris....Kind thanks for the terminology correction. I knew there was a simple explanation in there somewhere!
I need to explore Eva Cassidy's stuff, thanks for that. There is something about Wayfaring Stranger that really brings the soul out of some artists. One of my all time loved songs, that being one of the reasons. This would make another interesting thread but just for kicks, here are a few of my preferred versions:
Blanche from If We Can't Trust the Doctors
Giant Sand from Mojo Mag's Cash Covered Johnny Cash Tribute
and my all time favorite:
David Eugene Edwards from Jim White's music from Searching For The Wrong-Eyed Jesus or 16 Horsepower from Secret South...take your pick...(thanks Marco). |
Oh my...how could I have forgotten Emmylou's Wayfaring Stranger from Roses In The Snow.
Honorable mention to Neko Case. |
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Richard,
Thanks for the heads up on Woven Hand and the recent 16 HP titles. (I just ordered "Secret South" and "Consider The Birds".) I really liked 16 HP back in the day, but lost track after the first 3 albums. I didn't know that they'd released newer material and spun-off another band. I've always felt that 16 HP was sadly overlooked and that their drummer, Jean Yves Tola, was among the most distinctive that I've ever heard.
Marty |
Marty...I was very fortunate to have been introduced to David Eugene Edwards' music by Marco (Jax2) a while back and have really come to love everything he has done. So passionate, intense and skilled both in his playing/composition and writing. I agree with your statement that they were under appreciated and I also agree that Jean Yves Tola is an amazing drummer with unique style. I love both the records you ordered but my favorite Wovenhand would be the selftitled from 2002, I know Marco prefers Blush Music. I would also recommend the last 16HP album, Folklore which is a bit more subdued than the harder edged earlier stuff. Just great stuff. |
Emma Anderson, shes an underrated guitarist. |
Yes Richard, Neko deserves mention for her "Wayfaring."
More in the GwG range:
Cailin Cary, formerly of Whiskeytown: their "Faithless Street" is iconic alt country -- or as they say in Cackalcky, y'allternative. Caitlin's "While You Weren't Looking," is a good one, as is "Sweetwater," by her band Tres Chicas.
Kendal Carson also very nice. Both "Alright Dynamite" and "Rearview Mirror Tears" worth having.
John |
John ...those are both great suggestions, thanks. I especially liked the samples from Kendal Carson ...I did notice she happens to be hot too. |
Marty....One last comment about 16HP/WH...I meant to mention that the album you ordered, Consider The Birds, has one of my favorite WH songs, Oil On Panel (track 6). Intense. |
Richard,
Thanks for the add'l info.
The Sarah Jarosz was great, but I'm still working thru inventory to get to the Sun Kil Moon/RHP/Mark Kozelek CDs I recently picked up at your recommendation. You're starting to threaten Robert Baird as my primary lead for new music.
Marty |
Smoke Fairies: http://smokefairies.com/
Caught them live earlier this month -- they are terrific! |
Yes Richard, I agree it is unlikely that Carson's CD covers adversely impact her sales.
Another GwG: Stacy Earle (yes, that Earle), esp. "Simple Gearle." (At risk of thread derailment, I thought of this one after picking up her brother's "Townes"; I'd passed before, but definitely worth 8 bucks used.)
John |
Jazzdoc - great call on the Smoke Fairies. They sound much like the name of the band. Nice production from Jack White too.
John - Been enjoying that Stacy Earle record for a while, nice add to the list. She has a real charm about her and a timeless twang. Nice recording too.
My GwG to add today is Alela Diane, check out To Be Still (2009). She can get a little monotone but I'm a sucker for all the pedal steel and cello so who cares! |
A related item: there's an interesting piece on Sarah Jarosz in this month's issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine. Worth reading if you're a fan.
Marty
Slightly OT, The same issue features a wonderful interview with Richard Thompson. Definitely worth reading if you're a fan. |
I was just reminded of the whole southern CA wrist-slitting set on another thread. These bands are all lead by the distinctive female vocalist. I don't know that that they all are accompanied by guitars, but the shoe fits, as it were. These all fit into a darker, more melancholic genre so if you aren't into that, don't go here. Trespassers does move a bit upbeat, but not by much.
Mazzy Star - Hope Sandoval branched out to do solo work
Golden Palominos - Lori Carson branched out also doing solo
Trespassers William (no longer in CA - moved to Seattle for the great weather no doubt) - check out Anchor and Different Stars. I'm not fond of their later efforts myself. Anchor is a gem. Not that well recorded, unfortunately, but a beautiful album nonetheless. |
Listened to Lisa Hannigan's new album, Passengers, this morning. Some of you may know her more as that alluring sexy voice on Damien Rice's material but she also had a critically acclaimed solo record, See Saw. This album is similar to the first in many ways. Most leans to the pop side which troubles me. I much prefer the intimate folk side shown on tracks like Little Bird, a beautiful, simple ballad. Overall it's a good effort and worth having for her gorgeous voice alone. The girl is also smoking hot...it had to be said! |
Once more, I forgot something....
If you do give the Lisa Hannigan record a go, make sure you hear the last track, Nowhere To Go. Best song on the album. Sometimes I have a tendency to dismiss a record before I get to the last song so figured I'd mention it.... |
I can't help but say that Haley Bonar's "Big Star" is pretty darn good. Compares favorably to Lisa Hannigan, Jenny Lewis, Neko Case... |
The new Feist is coming out in a few days. Did anyone mention her yet? The Reminder is a great album. |
Another vote for Laura Veirs. Her album "July Flame" is a favorite.
Off the mainstream radar is Heather Woods Broderick with a album "From The Ground" on the Preservation label. |
Marco I'm listening to the new Feist now and it's quite good. I was not a huge fan of The Reminder or Let It Die but this one I like. Not that the other 2 I have are bad, just maybe a little to sweet for my taste. Metals, the new record, sounds more grounded, mature and interesting. Definitely the best of her work that I have heard. Not sure fans of the other albums will dig this one so it's also a little risky for her. Let me know what you think. |
I love the debut LP from Sallie Ford "Dirty Radio" sallieford.com
Also a fan of Alison Mosshart of the Kills. Their new release "Blood Pressures" is terrific |
Yes, additional thumbs up for the new Feist and Lisa Hannigan - both are excellent. |
The Detroit Cobras www.detroitcobras.org.
Saw 'em at the Crocodile Club. The ultimate cover band. |
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Ana Vidovic
Ana Popovic
so similar I googled them but they are indeed different performers...
fwiw
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Joan Baez; anyone remember "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down". |
Stumbled on a real beauty...Carly Maicher
http://carlymaicher.bandcamp.com/ |
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Kami Thompson
This is the daughter of Richard and Linda Thompson so there are some damn fine musical genes at play here. She is also sort of a late bloomer, at least as far as recording goes. Her first release just came out entitled Love Lies, there are a host of serious names associated with the record. I think it's very very good, similar in style to dad, kinda folk rock stuff but less Celtic and more toward the US influence. Certainly worth mentioning here. |
Kami Thompson
This is the daughter of Richard and Linda Thompson so there are some damn fine musical genes at play here. And lets not forget her brother, Teddy Thompson, who is also an excellent musician. Of course he's not a chick, but he does play the guitar pretty damn well like his dad. Not a bad voice either. I like his album, Separate Ways, and his contributions to, I'm Your Man (Leonard Cohen tribute) are excellent as well. He came out with a new album recently called, Bella. Haven't heard it. Great genes indeed! |
Shirley Temple..damn..she was smokin' on that Ukulele!! |
Orpheus10..Joan Baez's guitar work on the song "Diamond's and Rust" which is about her affair with Bob Dylan is one of her greatest acoustical works... |
