"Child of Rhyme"
Asetha Power (songwriting, vocals, acoustic guitar)
Jason LaPrade (dobro, electric guitar, lap steel, acoustic guitar, banjo)
Murray Foster (bass)
Adam Warner (cajon, shaker, drums)
Rosemary Phelan (harmony)
Tessa Lewis (fiddle)
* Produced and engineered by Jason LaPrade at Crystal Clear Sound
Influences
Mudder, Crystal Gayle, Kitty Wells, Patsy Cline, Ron Hynes, Reba MacIntyre, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, George Jones, Stevie Nicks, Jann Arden, Axl Rose, Michael Jackson, Vintage Jewel, Vintage Shania, Emmylou Harris, Great Big Sea, Damhnait Doyle, David Francey, Harry Manx, Michael Laderoute, Neil Young, Vintage Tom Waits, Ron Sexsmith, Mindy Smith, Dilana, Jenny Whiteley, Alison Krauss, John Prine
Sounds Like
It depends on who your influences are, I suppose. You tell me :)
On her debut album, “Child of Rhyme”, Asetha Power delivers beautifully original folk songs. This album -steeped in carefully crafted lyrics, playful melodies, and soul-stitched vocals -is filled with east coast wisdom. There is something very special here; a child-like charm that is grounded and bold. Asetha's voice, songs and soul are wrought with grit and spun with gold. Since her 2006 FACTOR–funded demo, Asetha has worked with Jason LaPrade - producer, engineer and musician (dobro, lap steel, electric and acoustic guitar) - to capture her original songs. LaPrade exquisitely fashioned each song with the help of Murray Foster (Great Big Sea, Moxy Früvous) on bass, Adam Warner (White Cowbell Oklahoma) on percussion, Rosemary Phelan with backing vocals and Tessa Lewis on fiddle.
On this album, Asetha includes songs that celebrate love, in all its forms. “Pixie” tells the tale of drunken lovers waltzing carelessly through life together, in 3/4 time, of course. In “Walk On”, Asetha deftly describes an older man she calls Minx, his philosophies on life, and their adoration for one another. “Line by Line” mimics the madness of misguided fancies. And “Ease Back Little Horsie” – which she calls her “little ditty” – is a bit of a pep talk about slowing things down.
Using lyrical narratives, Asetha also delves into darker themes of human suffering, while maintaining a message of hope and resilience. “Sally Never Cries” is about a mother finding the courage to flee an abusive relationship with her young children. “Angels Count the Beds” talks about the circumstances and government policies that tragically impact individuals and create poverty, leaving the staff at community-based agencies to pick up the pieces.
There is a personal approach and depth to Asetha’s songwriting that captures the imagination of listeners. The charm of the east coast is quietly evident in lyrics such as “Jackson, I tell him, you were high on Jam Jams when you took my hand” and “Bronze the happy years; Mother singing Sonny’s Dream”. Audiences are moved and enchanted by her easy style. Asetha, without a doubt, is a proud Newfoundlander and a distinctly spirited crafter and performer of songs.
Asetha's talents have been fermenting, improving, and gaining acclaim - much like her dad's fine homebrew (not unlike Creemore with a hint of unripened gooseberry) - for many a year. Her abilities are bountiful as she also writes flowery bios of her fascinating self. :D
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I figured if Asetha Power is on both River and Rosemary's pages, I'd best come check in for a listen. So glad I did. Sweet, beautiful music you've posted here, Asetha. I especially love the a cappella and subtle blues touches that you have in Sorry Tears. Thanks for sharing ~chris
Yes it is weird how you can find people on here without quite knowing how you did it ! I hope you're not too busy with the album and christmas etc....!
Hi Asetha!! Thanks for stoppin' by ;-) The summer has been pretty good so far (thanks for asking) - I hope yours has been as well!!
Every time I come here for a listen I can't seem to stop listening. Remember to let me know when the album is finished. I'm looking so forward to hearing it!!
What a fine songwriter you are Asetha. Such a pleasant voice. What an incredibly small world this has become seeing these familiar faces. I hope my songs find you well... Take care, from Australia.
