Annie Capps sings and plays guitar - Rod Capps plays guitar, mandolin, tenor banjo and bass
Influences
Lucy Kaplansky, Aimee Mann, Susan Werner, Patty Griffin, Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka, Richard Shindell, Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer, Steve Earle, Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart, Townes Van Zandt, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Brian Sutton, Johnny Hiland, Jeff Beck, Frank Zappa, The Yellow Room Gang, Everyone in the Duo Co-op, Jason Dennie, Whit Hill, Allison Downey, John Latini, Dave Boutette, Chris Buhalis, The Hummingbirds, Cap'n Midnight, Josh Davis, Hayes Carll, Jonatha Brooke, Ani DiFranco, ... pretty much everything and everyone we listen to these days becomes an influence in some kind of way.
Annie and Rod Capps are a singer/songwriter duo, with a rootsy vibe, a touch of twang, and a soulful groove. Genuine; effortless and endearing; they’ve been enchanting audiences in quality music venues, house concerts, coffeehouses and festivals throughout the Midwest and beyond, making a name for themselves as one of Michigan's top performing artists.
"Annie and Rod Capps write complex, winding melodies that fit Annie's delicate voice perfectly. She sings with a relaxed, clean Midwestern twang, sliding you into the middle of lives and situations that are always interesting and dotted with real insight." – Dave Siglin, The Ark
The Capps are wrapping up the production of their 6th record "My Blue Garden" with Lansing producer, Glenn Brown (Steppin’ in it, Rachael Davis, Jeff Daniels…)This new collection of poignant, thought-provoking portraits, is backed up by a top-shelf ensemble of some of the finest Michigan artists.
2007's, "In This Town" is Annie and Rod Capps' fifth independent release. It garnered favorable reviews from press and Folk DJs across the country and abroad earning it a spot in the top 40 on the Folk Radio charts for 2007, with the title track reaching 3.
"Capps has a way of starting a song with an image that's simple, yet arresting enough to propel you through the ensuing developments, which often covers quite a bit of territory." -Jim Manheim, Ann Arbor Observer
Over the years, Annie and Rod have done it all; from rock to musical theater and while they continue to draw from a carpet bag of genres and influences, what comes out is a hybrid sound all their own.
Please visit annieandrodcapps.com for more bio and press information.
Thanks for the music. We would love to hear you live, but we're down here and you're up there. Let us know when your down Georgia way. We are going to get our hands on that new CD of yours.
Been spinnin' your new CD (over and over again actually.) Wow! It's really good! You were obviously meant to do this together. Congrats on a VERY nice outcome. Can't wait to hear it live again.
Hey Annie, Nice runnin' into you at Zou Zou's and at the Nor-East'r. Got to sneak out from hosting open mic to give you a listen. Also dug your impromptu duet with Mike Vial.
I had a wonderful time above the bridge last weekend. I'm very glad you two were able to be a part of it, you both added so much to the great energy up there. Cheers!
Ciao,Annie and Rod Capps ,Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your music a lot,and your stupendous voice. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy neal
Doing well, thank you. Hope to catch you together soon. Looking fwd to the John D Lamb Songwriter's Showcase. Heard great things about you from a mutual friend of Craig Carricks.
Hi Rod and Annie, Leeana and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you and listening to your beautiful music last night at the Clubhouse - great performance! I sent you an email about staying with us the next time you're in town. We look forward to seeing you again! Larry
As always, you guys sounded GREAT. Nice job with the big Birthday Bash for Kim Ahlborn. I think she was very pleased-and it was such a great turnout-great vibe. So glad we were there-Larry and Kim are an amazing couple and we just think its great that the brought in our favorites for this big show today. Nice job to you all.
