.. ... sometimes with various bands in England ... players and friends around the world ... sometimes with her world artist-changing (line up) of her Trio, "The Black Sheep Girls...
.. ...sometimes... with her London-based "The Flatmates..."..
... But mostly solo.
Influences
...the world & the people I meet along the way....
Sounds Like
People say everyone from; Eva Cassidy, Dar Williams, Patty Griffin, Kate Wolf, Mindy Smith, Nanci Griffith, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Judy Collins, Joan Baez, Sarah McLachlan, Mary Chapin Carpentar, Beth Neilson Chapman, Julie Miller, Tracy Chapman, Suzanne Vega, Early Olivia Newton John, Michelle Shocked, Jennifer Kimball
Recorded in record time - six days - in the Spring of 2008 with Austin, Texas friend & renowned Grammy-nominated producer/engineer Mark Hallman (Ani DiFranco, Shawn Colvin, Gretchen Peters & Carole King amongst others) nestled in a cozy house on the outskirts of Austin, Texas - Christene's highly anticipated latest full-length CD, "dust 'n' branches ... songs from a wanderer" has arrived!
APPEARING ELIZA GILKYSON & cover art by TOM RUSSELL
CLICK ON CD COVER TO BUYOR download fromHelp Christene stay on the road... The following VIDEO is footage from a 2006 concert with Christene's Swedish trio, "The Black Sheep Girls." Performing in Stockholm, Sweden. Christene is singing her song, "Lonely Stranger."..
BIOGRAPHY
A Telluride Troubador Finalist, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Finalist, Rocky Mt. Folks Festival Finalist, Founder's Title Folk & Bluegrass Festival Finalist, USA Songwriting Award winner, Billboard Songwriting Award winner, Performing Songwriter Top 12 Pick and chosen amongst the UK's Top Maverick Magazine as Ladies Choice to name a few, Christene's down to earth approachability and heart-warming songs are quickly winning the hearts of both fan and industry alike across the globe.
Although reminiscent in some ways to folk icons Nanci Griffith, Patty Griffin & Kate Wolf and with a voice often compared to that of the late Eva Cassidy, it's not to be mistaken that Christene's voice, songs and show are all her own.
Christene has, as a many folk singers before her, lived hard and traveled far, earning each mile and tale as only a wandering minstrel can do.
Living everywhere from California to Arizona, Alaska to Connecticut, Colorado to Tennessee, Texas to London, on the roads & in the campgrounds of the US in her Ford truck & Airstream trailer and now the alps of Innsbruck, Austria - Christene is a gifted storyteller, mesmerizing singer and possesses some of the best songwriting out there.
Armed with a map, the road ahead, her angelic voice, an acoustic guitar, infectious laughter and a gift for songwriting & storytelling, Christene has traveled everywhere from the US & Canada, England, Wales, Scotland & Ireland to Scandinavia, Greece, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Italy & France amongst many others and later this year, will embark on her first of many tours to Australia.
Watching Christene perform live is like spending time with your closest friend. Her ease with her audience is alarming ... her stories both funny and tragic and just when you think you know where it's going, she takes you from tears to laughter in a matter of minutes.
Arthur Jefferson of 'San Francisco Art Magazine' put it best when he wrote, "The lyrics of Christene LeDoux are so clear and vivid that with each note and tone she emits, a detailed form seems to take shape in our minds. To call LeDoux a storyteller is to understate her skills. She is an artist creating exquisite imagery through song. Her entire performance was pure art, her voice of angelic purity. Through every song the crowd was entranced, the aura of their love and appreciation a palpable presence in the club. This is what the experience of music is all about."
Christene has done everything from writing sports in both California and Arizona to fueling airplanes at the Grand Canyon after her car broke down there on her way to training in Washington DC to work with children in Ghana, Africa. She did a brief stint in Alaska raising huskies, held a job at a lipstick holder builder factory in rural Connecticut, worked in Real Estate, as a waitress and as a mountain photographer in Vail, Colorado. In San Francisco, Christene started a dog-walking/training business, trained and worked as both a clown, children's party planner and caterer and as her music began to take hold, was hired for one of twelve auditioned spots to play the outdoor stages at Fisherman's Wharf and Ghiradelli Square. There she honed her skills and before she even had a CD to sell, managed to sell over 5000 home-burned demo CD's to both locals and tourists from around the world.
Finding her calling as a songwriter at nearly 30, Christene finished what would be her last job before music was her job, a full-time live-in nanny.
For those that have crossed paths with Christene - they know calling Austin, Texas and Innsbruck, Austria home is exactly what you would expect from not only a self-confessed Tumbleweed but an often labeled perpetual wanderer.
As the UK's Top Maverick magazine wrote, "She delivers both stories and songs with such passion and conviction that you can't help but know she is onto something good. I was left in no doubt that to see Christene perform live is about more than just live music. It is about being given a unique opportunity to understand who the person behind that music is, and to share for a brief time, her life on the road and be a part of that journey."
Hi Christene Lovely to once again hear your beautiful music on Cherrie McIlwaine's Show last night on BBC Radio Ulster when she played 'Lonely Stranger'. She continues to be a great supporter of your music. Can I thank you for the exquisite 2008 album release of Dust n' Branches and the beautiful songs you have given the world! x Fans: pick Up @ 1hr 15 on Listen Back http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b00g232n http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/radioulster/lateshowwithcherrie/playlist.shtml#
Hey Christene! Greetings from Rio de Janeiro,Brazil.What a sweet voice you have.It's nice to start a Monday morning listening to you.Hope you can come to Rio soon.xo Bia Brigite
Hi Sweetpea Looking forward to eating your cake again tomorrow! We have two -one for you and one for Ben. We have just returned from Tenerife - I am mega sun-burnt! OUCH! Have a great birthday sweetie! Love to you & your man. A x
Hello from France, Thanks for the add..... Nice to meet your songs, it’s so good. If you want to hear mine, and write something, I’m ok. Have a good day. Pascal
Hello dear Christene, I have not been online for awhile,so I had to stop by to listen to your beautiful music and say hi :) I hope all is well with you and your loved ones. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.Your voice and music speaks right to my heart and soul,and makes me feel like home. Have a wonderful week dear friend! Much love, Renate
