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#1 Post by BigCash » Tue Dec 07, 2004 7:23 am

I head a quick sample of her on satelite radio... anybody know more about her?
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#2 Post by Platypus » Tue Dec 07, 2004 7:41 am

Gatorgal and Smunky introduced me to her music at ALX. Her album, Soul Call, is a mix of folk, gospel, and blues. (Yes, I picked it up THAT weekend). There are a few songs that are on the slower groovier side of things

She is from College Station, TX, so can be found performing around TX. I missed her recent show in Houston, but am hoping to be able to check her out live sometime soon or get feedback about her sets....anyone heard her full sets? Would they translate well to a dance setting, like an exchange?

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#3 Post by Nate Dogg » Tue Dec 07, 2004 7:50 am

She opened up for Al Green a few months ago in Austin, I remember that she sounded good.

Nothing she played made me think, "gosh, I better get that song and play it at a dance." She might have some songs that will fit in certain situations.

I guess I should look into her more.

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#4 Post by Platypus » Tue Dec 07, 2004 9:09 am

More of a blues room than a main room artist.

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#5 Post by mousethief » Tue Dec 07, 2004 9:21 am

Are there any albums you might recommend? Or song samples?

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#6 Post by smunky » Tue Dec 07, 2004 10:07 am

"runaway soul" is her best album...the only other one (that i have seen) is a live album that is interesting, but less danceable.

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#7 Post by smunky » Tue Dec 07, 2004 10:07 am

oh, and i have to thank ed reaney from ottawa for exposing me to her music.

thanks, ed!

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#8 Post by Carlsky » Fri Dec 10, 2004 8:46 am

"Death Came a Knockin' " is another nice bluesy song

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