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Here it is. My ever-growing list of performing Singer/Songwriters
who inspire me. Many of these musician I can truly say are
freinds and have played an important role in my pursuit of
artistic expression. There is no particular order to this list
and the pictures are the link to their websites. If there are
any corrections on this list please let me know so that I can
do my freinds the justice they deserve. Just
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MJ
Bishop – The smooth flow of Scotch and the sparkle
of Soda. MJ has a richness in her voice that reminds one
of a sultry humid night when the sun has just slipped beyond
the horizon and anticipation takes hold. Yeah Scotch and
Soda, boy do I feel high... |
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Rebecca
Cohen –A Voice as long flowing multi-colored
silk waving in the breeze gently flowing up and down as
the wind rises and falls. Her voice and selection of songs
beckon you to join in. I found myself wanting to harmonize
on every song she sang. |
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Deb
Seymour – If Deb were a bottle
of fine wine you would not need an abundantly discriminating
palette to catch her bold sophistication with that hint of
smooth Swingtown saunter. Truly a rare vintage and appropriate
for any and all special occasions. When she starts stompin'
with her "Debonairs" the
party is in full swing as the Deb Decantur pours with
her refreshing style. Deb folds her intelligent lyrics
with a full bouquet of quick wit and well crafted chording.
Deb setup my very first performance and continues to support
other musicians in so many wonderful ways. Deb is an award
winning Songwriter. More than just a pretty label. |
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JIM NASON – Pour
in a cup of ‘Mose’ syrupy
satire; bend in a scoush of Redbone layback swang; mix in
a pint of Kottke pickin’; swirl in a little Muppet ‘Animal’ headbob
then bake in the heat of an honest open heart and you’ll
enjoy a meal that sticks to your ribs. Mama never cooked
like this! Dubbed the 'Emergency Folksinger' Jim is
a talented player and a joy to watch. He is the Gibralter
in supporting and nurturing local talent in the Northwest.
Nothin like down home cookin. Burp! |
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Eva
Tree - If you have ever started with a plain piece
of paper and folded and folded it again and again until
finally you have created a delicate paper crane, you
may begin to understand the origami precision she uses
to take a simple note and release it in flight lifted
by the splendor of her smooth endlessly effortless
voice. Her every gesture is focused of pulling out
every ounce of vocal energy during her performance..
Look for her new CD in January 2006. |
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Wes
Weddell - A quick wit, with a
guitar. A dangerously mind-altering combination. His Guthrie-est
songs are reminiscent to 'the rest of the story'. |
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Christie
Aitken - Solid Songwriter and a wonderful voice reminecent
of Carly Simon. She knows how to work that guitar as well
as her Uke. She must be close on the CD and I'll be first
in line to get mine. |
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Matt
Price – Understated yet powerfully insightful.
You can use this to describe Matt, his songcrafting, his
fingerstyle playing, his vocal quality and the open page
honesty he writes with. I wore out his CD. Need I say more?
If you haven't heard him yet you're missing out on a rare
treat. |
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Michael
Guthrie – If you have ever gone to the river
on a hot summer afternoon, tossed in that old patched-up
inner tube, attached the tow line of brews, and drifted
downstream, then you can appreciate the smooth effortless
ease in Michael’s
music and performances. From blues to bluegrass, jazz to
gypsy, it's his grooves like small whirlpools that will bend
your mind. Wonderful Instrumentalist with a refreshing
honesty in his words. He is a true renaissance man and
a leader in fostering 'community'. I’m
proud to say Michael has influenced my music. |
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Steve
Wacker -What a story teller. Powerful performance of his music.
Get his new CD. |
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Mike
Pryor - A gifted wordsmith with a natural wit. Mike writes some
of the smoothest melodies I've heard recently. If thats not
enough wait till you see and hear him live! |
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Emerald
City Jug Band - Foot stompin' fun by four. Their live performance
is a memorable experience you will talk about long after. |
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Larry Murante
- Rich butterscotch voice and a songwriting talent that gives
us all something to strive towards. |
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Katie Davis
- Stunning voice drenched in rich emotion that will leave
you wanting more. |
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Alex
Perlman - Gifted writer and performer. Alex CD is a piece
of art waiting for you to turn on the switch and behold
the splender. |
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Kathryn
Mostow - A Voice that will melt the shell that you thought
protected you from being touched so tenderly. |
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