The Lonesome Lovers...
Greg Fulton is guitar, banjo, mandolin, all things stringed and backing vocals
Dayna Smith is bass and backing vocals
Special guest Lonesome Lovers....
Rob Witmer is accordion
Kevin Emerson is drums
Influences
As they come to mind in no particular order....
Leonard Cohen, Nina Simone, Johnny Cash, Tom Waits, Cowboy Junkies, Willie Nelson, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Suzanne Vega, Patty Griffin, Dr. John, Eleni Mandell, Beth Orton, Calexico, Neko Case, Tori Amos, Beck, Bright Eyes, Damien Jurado, Iron and Wine, Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gayle, Patsy Cline, Billy Bragg, Keren Ann, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Jeff Buckley, Aimee Mann, Portishead, Cat Power, Blondie, The Sundays, Jenny Toomey, Belle & Sebastian, Prince, Cat Power, Citizen Cope, Elliott Smith, Kate Bush, Grandaddy, Nicolai Dunger, Van Morrison, Sigur Ros, The Shins, Super Furry Animals, Peter Gabriel,Billy Holiday, Be Good Tanyas, Sarah Vaughn, Neil Young, damon, my sisters, my mom, my dad, my grandma Betty, my grandpa, my great grandma trent, my friends and the list goes on....
Sounds Like
“...great songs to hear on a jukebox in a David Lynch film just before an FBI agent comes in to investigate the murder of a torch singer.” Chris Estey - three imaginary girls astropop
“If Margo Timmins of the Cowboy Junkies and Merle Haggard had a baby, she would have grown up to be Carrie Clark….Clark and company have crafted songs that explore and even celebrate humanity—all the while hinting at the darkness that lurks just beneath the surface of the civilized.” Mare Wakefield, Performing Songwriter
“Seems So Civilized, the new album by Clark and her band, the Lonesome Lovers, bears the stamp of her active mind and homegrown aesthetic. Drawing on classic country, blues, jazz, and cabaret, she proves as refreshing yet tricky to pin down as Nellie McKay.” Kurt B. Reighley, The Stranger
“Clark's been wooing Seattle crowds with her superb voice -- both playful and brooding for over ten years now. Backed by her band, The Lonesome Lovers, things seem to be coming together beautifully for Miss Clark; her new album, Seems So Civilized, produced by Darryl Neudorf (Neko Case, Kinnie Starr, The Sadies, The New Pornographers) is simply magnificent. Jack Hollenbach, SeattleST
Throughout her ten years in the Seattle music scene, Carrie Clark has simply been known as, well, Carrie Clark. Even with her band in tow, she was always, simply Carrie Clark. If you think about it, it sounds lonesome. So Clark has decided to share the lonesomeness with band mates Dayna Smith on bass and Greg Fulton on guitar, by dubbing them The Lonesome Lovers. Hopefully, everyone will be happier now. John Ginn - Eugene Weekly
Carrie Clark and the Lonesome Lovers, joined forces with Toronto Producer, Darryl Neudorf (Neko Case, Kinnie Starr, The Sadies, The New Pornographers) for her new CD. "Seems So Civilized" is musical juxtaposition of strength and fragility winding through an Americana set combining country, blues and cabaret music. With 10 songs penned by Clark, 1 penned by Clark and the Lonesome Lovers and a cover of Nick Drakes song Saturday Sun, Seems So Civilized is a true reflection in the growth Carrie has made as a songwriter and musician since her first CD, Release the Butterfly.
Carrie has been a fixture in Seattle's music scene for the last ten years. With the addition of her band mates, Dayna Smith on bass, Greg Fulton on guitar and a rotating cast of drummers, Carrie Clark and the Lonesome Lovers perform regularly along the west coast and tour nationally on an annual basis. Their live shows have been described as captivating and engaging by fans and media alike. Carries winsome voice travels from power to tenderness in one breath while charming audiences with songs about one night stands, love lust divas and dark lullabies. They have performed in venues such as Seattles Showbox, and Tractor Tavern as well as stages in San Francisco, Austin, Albuquerque, Nashville, and Phoenix sharing the stage with bands such as Two Loons for Tea, Jared Clifton (Radio Nationals), Laura Veirs, David Garza, Halou, and Al Stewart (Year of the Cat).
Oregon grown and brought up on Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and Crystal Gayle records, Carrie is self taught on piano and guitar. Her self taught nature towards songwriting complemented by Fulton and Smiths scholastic musical backgrounds has created a musical experience weaving dark melody lines and driving country rhythms. I am a generally happy person, but songwriting seems to bring out the dark side of my emotions. You have to have both, so in order to stay happy, the darker side of me is given to the songs I write. Seems So Civilized, is Carries third independent release. Her two previous CDs, Release the Butterfly and Reverie, are still receiving national and international radio play including feature interviews on NPR radio programs and highlights in local and national media publications.
Who are the Lonesome Lovers? The first Lonesome Lover to join up with Carrie was bassist and backing vocalist, Dayna Smith. When not holding down the lonesome low-end, she is busy in the NW music scene performing and recording with her own project, The Fast Pretty Way. She also performs with psychedelic country band, Half Light and tripno-soul act, Chewy.
The next Lonesome Lover to join in was guitarist (or anything stringed) and backing vocalist, Greg Fulton whose recording credits includes albums with NW Singer-Songwriter Jill Cohn and The Jazz Police. He has performed in a variety of ensembles including Java Town Swing, Show Brazil and the Seattle Symphony. He can also be heard (barely) on various movie sound tracks and in the pit at the 5th Ave Theatre. Greg enjoys orchestrating, playing pipe organ and long walks on the beach. The walks are frequently lonesome.
Already receiving local and national media attention, Carrie Clark and the Lonesome Lovers have been promoting “Seems So Civilized” with performances throughout the United States. Carrie Clark and the Lonesome Lovers are performing regionally this summer and Carrie will head to Europe for her first European tour this fall. Check www.carrieclark.com for tour dates and venue information.
Carrie's CDs are available on CDBaby.com as well as digitally on iTunes.
Hosted By: Bombshell Productions and Sonic Boom Records When: Sep 5, 2008 7:00 PM Where: El Corazon 109 Eastlake Ave Seattle, Washington Description: Music to support political change. With Flipper and Krist Novoselic of Nirvana, Tiny Vipers, Active I, The Nextdoor Neighbors, and Silver. Hosted by the models of Urban Bombshells, with guest celebrities. Rock the Vote!
Hello Friend! If you would, please email me the email adress you use most frequently, we'd like to sign u up on our monthly newsletter. ...and. . . . There are prizes!!!!!!!!!!! Talk to you soon Dirt & Earthyvibes
Maybe I'll run into in town you this weekend? I've been trying to find somebody to go with me to that Portland Cello show at the Triple door this weekend. It looks like it might be really cool.
Hey cutie! I sure wish I could see you this weekend!!! I guess I will just have to settle for just my little brother!! =) Have fun at Priest Lake!! Miss ya!
Thank you Carrie for all your love and support. It is a dream come true and there is so much ahead. Much success to you always and please let others know about www. theartofscreaming. com love Sue
good to have found you too. let me know if you're ever in the area, and i'll do the same. (if i'm ever in seattle, not pittsburgh, because that would be almost every day). confusing sentence. anyhow, keep in touch.
Tickets on sale now for our August performance at ACT Theater. Get them now before they sell out! August 21st 2008 Doors 7pm show 7:30 August 22nd & 23rd 2008 Doors 8pm show 8:30 21+ ACT Theater 700 Union St Seattle, WA 98101 ..
Thank you for adding me as a friend. I love your music! It inspires me to do my art. I'm glad to hear you like Nick Drake. Have a blissful summer. ~Angelic~
