DAVID ANDERSON
Minimalist folkabilly artist David Anderson has been billed as a "spiritual
descendant of Woody Guthrie and Rick Nelson." A fixture of the San
Francisco Bay area music scene, David's style is a mix of old-fashioned
storytelling, nostalgia, quiet humor and optimism for the human spirit.
http://songs.com/david.anderson
SUZEE WATERS BENJAMIN
Suzee Waters Benjamin's songs call for a return to simple concerns,
gratitude for life's abundance and an awareness of the basic
responsibilities we all share for each other and for the earth. Her CD,
"The Water's Edge," "combines a thoughtful folk-pop style with engaging
world music rhythms: the powerful voiced Nashville veteran explores
spiritual themes in a universal way that both inspires and restores"
(Michael McCall, Nashville Scene).
http://songs.com/suzee
ONE FELL SWOOP
St. Louis' own acoustic "folkcountryirishblueswhatever" band, One Fell
Swoop, is a unique, boundary-pushing, multi-instrumental group. Vocalist
Cheryl Stryker's powerful voice is a noted asset that's backed up by a
full-fledged rhythm section of guitar, mandolin, dobro, fiddle, accordion,
harp and more. Swoop's self-titled CD and second CD, "look out," will be
followed by a third recording to be out soon on BRAMBUS RECORDS.
http://songs.com/swoop
SCAMBOOTY
No topic is too sacred for Steve Coon, Kathy Coon and Mandi Stanley, AKA
Scambooty, three singer-songwriters whose philosophy is, "A little song, a
little dance, a little socio-political commentary in your pants." Their
delicate sensibilities allow them to examine assorted topics like lawsuits,
self-actualization, presidential sex snafus and mass suicide.
http://songs.com/scambooty
Also, if you're not familiar with the TWO LANE AMERICA TOUR (sponsored by
ELIXIR STRINGS http://songs.com/elixir ), I recommend that you and go to
one of the community concerts or songwriting workshops. The TLA programs
include KATIE WALLACE and MICHAEL CAMP, the organizers, and usually two
other performing songwriters -- participants include DANA COOPER, ADIE
GRAY, MICHEAL JOHNSON, CINDY GREENE, ELLIS PAUL and DAVE MACKENZIE, among
others -- some of the most talented in the business.
UPCOMING TOUR DATES:
July 19 -- New York City
July 28 -- Benzonia, Mich.
Aug. 1 -- Empire, Mich. (Dunes Grass Festival)
Aug. 14 -- Little Rock, Ark.
Sept. 9-11 -- Winfield, Ks.
Sept. 24-26 -- Easton, Md.
Check out the Two Lane America Web site for news, new tour dates, and
information on participating artists and how to host a Two Lane event, and
more. Or call toll-free (888) 266-4275 (pin: 9179) for information on
hosting an event.
http://songs.com/tla
Enjoy the music!
Maryl @ NOMA
National Online Music Alliance
http://songs.com