AUDRA MAE- Vocals, Guitar, Music, Lyrics
(I co-write as well, check details on songs for other writers' names)
Influences
I LOVE old recordings and all things charming like that. Performing live and watching live performances is my church/temple/mosque. Growing up, I listened to; the great songwriters of the world which are too many to list, Moroccan jams, Old time Country like Patsy Cline and Bob Wills, Gershwin, Vaudeville, Nina Simone, Janis Joplin, Fats Domino, Otis Redding, James Brown, Fleetwood Mac, Show Tunes (don't hate), The Indigo Girls, The Andrews Sisters, Bett Midler, TLC, Brandy, Selena, Nirvana, Beck, The Flaming Lips etc. The Romeo and Juliet Soundtrack introduced me to the world outside top 40 and my family's favorites... As far as what's influencing me now'a days; Of Montreal, Dead Man's Bones, Lykke Li, Devendra Banhart, M.I.A, RADIOHEAD, Fleet Foxes, Jens Lekman, The Black Keys, The Dixie Chicks (She was right.), Diana Ross, Doris Day, Marilyn Monroe (I love her singing voice. I got a vinyl of the songs she did for movies and she sounds just as voluptuous as she looked. I have a total straight-girl-crush on Marilyn Monroe), Journey, Sufjan Stevens, Brent Kyle's This Week in Music, Music Blogs... Random influences; anything that can be found in an antique shop, when the wind whistles in tune with some music I'm listening to, my record player, Oklahoma and my family there; especially my brothers and sisters, weather, animals- owls, hummginbirds, dear, harmless spiders and you. :)
Audra Mae is a natural. Once the Oklahoma native opens her mouth and lets loose with that voice, pure and strong, with a hint of country twang and a twinkle of good humor, you realize this is what she’s meant to do; Stand in front of an audience and entertain, not just with her singing, but a distinctive songwriting voice, one that’s capable of relating fully developed characters and stories.
As Thanksgiving Day rolls around, It brings up some facts, quite profound. We may think that we're poor, Feel like bums, insecure, But in truth, our riches astound.
We have friends and family we love; We have guidance from heaven above. We have so much more Than they sell in a store, We're wealthy, when push comes to shove.
So add up your blessings, I say; Make Thanksgiving last more than a day. Enjoy what you've got; Realize it's a lot, And you'll make all your cares go away.
Hey, What up Audra Mae, thanx for the add .... i know you probably get these dumb ass comments all the time, but i am legit a new artist, just started this myspace thing about 2months ago, and im just trying to get some honest feedback from people about my music, and what they think........If you can, just stop by my page, and let me know what you think....Hope u enjoy the music,
THANK YOU!. Let me be fan of your music and become a dan of mine (I may get a little to over expressive with my music at times jus to warn ya. but dont mind it lol)
Caught you guys in Little Rock a week ago, awesome show. Hopefully you guys can stop through St.Louis next year. Not that I don't like road trips and all.
Yo wat it is...??? wats new? i know a lot of ppl goin thru some ups and downs right now so I hope life is treating you well. Shit its a struggle for many to make ends meet in this economy these days but if its worth anything i hope you making yours... but yea keep in touch i dont get to reply everyone on here because myspace has a limit of how many comments you can send or messages so if you want to keep in touch with ya boi you can always hit me on aim or yahoo instant messenger... sinceretheprince on either one... well keep in touch Sin
p.s. If you would like to see me live in concert please demand me to a city near you thanks for the support...
Hey guys! Check out Kava Kava’s new music video for “Clarity”. We’re really excited about it and the song is awesome! Be sure to check out their Myspace too! http://www.myspace.com/kavakavamusic
Saw you all in Albuquerque....... I am now a huge fan!! Any chance of getting the lyrics to the songs you sang (solo or primarily solo)?? LOVED it all!!
hey, i saw you at El Ray. the show was wonderfull. i really love your voice and your songs..i would really like it if you could put up "State Of Mind" it really stood out to me at the show and ive been all over the internet looking for it. the tune is stuck in my head but i dont know the words...:P thanks, from a new BIG fan!
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