Charlie Faye - vocals, guitar, mandolin...
IN NEW YORK:
Matt Lindsey - bass...
Rich Feridun - lead guitar...
Jagoda - drums...
John Foti - keys/accordion...
IN AUSTIN:
Joe Humel - drums...
Will Sexton - sometimes bass, sometimes guitar...
David Holt - guitar...
Matt Mollica - Hammond Organ...
John X Reed - sometimes guitar....
Cornbread - our new guy on bass!
Influences
Hank Williams, Lucinda Williams, Janis Joplin, The Band, Tom Waits, Steve Earle, Neil Young, Doc Watson, Gram Parsons, Tom Petty, Waylon Jennings, Fats Domino, Greg Garing, Dan Zanes
Charlie Faye hits the stage with undeniable force. She's got a band that rocks, an attitude that tips its hat to country, and a heart that sings the blues. Her gritty, powerful vocals surprise anyone who has only seen the petite singer in passing. Growing up in New York's East Village, country music didn't come as part of a basic education. Charlie came to it on her own, seeking out old country and blues records at sidewalk sales and running home to let them spin on the phonograph.
Charlie knew at an early age that she would be an artist. Listening to a tape of Carole King's Tapestry over and over again on her walkman, she announced to her parents that she was going to be a singer. But it wasn't enough to simply listen to the music, or even to sing it. 8-year old Charlie felt the need to connect on a deeper level, and mailed hand-woven coasters to Carole King as a gift. Even in her youth, Charlie exhibited an inordinate amount of what the Austin American Statesman recently called "pluck."
Now, having found herself a rising star in the Austin music scene, Charlie has begun to give back to her community through ongoing efforts to preserve affordable housing for local musicians, single-handedly taking on one of the largest developers in town. Charlie arrived in Austin only two years ago, but her presence has already left a mark.
Charlie's stage history is short, but plentiful. After playing sideman to roots-music legend Greg Garing, and touring with Family Music man Dan Zanes , Charlie took her solo act to Texas where she linked up with a stellar group of local musicians. Enter Charlie Faye and the Total Sweethearts.
Charlie's new record, made in Austin with producer Mark Hallman, will be released in July 2009.
You can get Charlie Faye's debut record, Last Kids in the Bar, at www.CDBABY.com.
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Over three years in the making, GNAWBONE is Scott's fully-produced studio debut and features a crack team of hand-picked musicians as well as guest performances by Jan Bell, Jolie Holland, Samantha Parton, and Preacher Boy (the album's producer).
You may have heard about the tragic death of Neda - a young brave woman who was murdered in Iran just for peacefully protesting with her father on the street.
Hope all is well Great page here:) Sometimes we need just a little Sunshine in our lives. That is why I am wishing, on each and every calendar day, for smiles and sunshine to come your way! Thanks for the add Peace and love J.
