The amazing musical talents that graciously appear on my cd are:
OEN KENNEDY, producer, acoustic guitar, piano and vocals;
LORI the DIAMOND, piano and beautiful harmoines;
SETH CONNELLY, bass, electric guitar;
BILLY DERBY aka Mr. Amazing, fellow Ithaca College grad, acoustic and electric guitar;
ERIC KILBURN, mandolin and acoustic on track 1;
PHIL PUNCH, percussion; Little Ole Me on all vocals, acoustic guitar and piano.
Carrie DONATES a portion of all cd sales to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to help find a cure for kids!
Influences
Shawn Colvin, Eva Cassidy, Karla Bonoff, Patty Larkin, Indigo Girls, The Story, Rosanne Cash, Celine Dion, Sarah McLachlan, Carole King, The Beatles, David Wilcox, Jewel, Catie Curtis, Norah Jones, Lori McKenna, Bryndle, Cowboy Junkies, Jacksone Browne, Marc Broussard...
After a successful ten-year climb up the corporate ladder, I assessed the view from above, took a deep breath and decided to jump. Landing softly on my piano bench, I was comforted by the sentiments that floated inside me longing to be a rhythmic wave of melody. I traded in the navy power suit and fancy wheels in search of the missing rung that has revealed itself in words and music. After experiencing unconditional love and unfathomable loss in my life, I have found my voice with an even stronger yearning. My fingers forged a second home dancing on my Martin in the evenings as my newborn children slept. I am very blessed and grateful to have found my passion...to live my dream of having the courage to share my private thoughts and emotions in hopes of connecting to a collective compilation of human spirit along this harmonic journey we call life. Thank you for your support! May all you wish for be on it's way.
"Just listened to Carrie Rowan's CD: Almost Home. The sweet soulful music with elegance and style is thought provoking and mellow like Sunday! The songs and vocals are smart, sincere and the mature, artistic expression of a budding artist blooming with talent". Charles Sorrento, Berklee College of Music Professor
"I've listened to Almost Home a number of times and think it's really well done...introspective, sincere, melodic, sweetly sung...some excellent melodies that stick. All the songs weave together in such a tapestry of emotions". Jon Ims, Hit Songwriter ("She's in Love with the Boy”)
"For a first CD, everything about it is beautifully polished, but it's her delicate voice and honest lyrics, along with an impressive lineup of musicians lending their talents on this CD that makes it an oustanding first effort". Kate Hannigan Reporter for the Weekly Record, June 2008
Great photo Carrie,but enjoy it while you can.My number one fans grew up and now just tell me how much better than me they are.Sad thing is,it's true. Have a great week.cheers jack..
Hi Carrie, All's well here, I'm in final mix for the new CD, hopefully wrapping it up next week. This project is a collection of some of the first tunes I wrote, 2000yrs ago and at this point I'm nervous, they were and are simplistic and though everything inside me wanted to change or enhance arrangements, I stayed true to the orginal writting. I will head straight back in the studio for another project upon completion of this one, and have plans to start another one, so a three disc year. Thanks for thinking of me and hope your summer, life and music are treating you well. With Friendship, Chris
Morning sweet Carrie..its been a cool June but it seems summer is now here. We hit 109 degrees yesterday!Now thats California desert heat....May your week be filled with joy and music, Mike
Hey Girl! Yes, NN&B is a Godsend today! Toes are soft and pretty, thanks for asking - you should really go see Lien! Singing with you is always pure bliss - so I thank YOU for wanting me to! I'll see you this afternoon, have a peaceful day. Love and light, Lori
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Yes, we will pull that concrete monstrosity down and put up a lovely brick wall. Will I bring my cement mixer on the plane?? I've actually teed up a bit of work and will be back working for myself in about a month so I'm pretty excited about that, just got to get through the next month..It will be ok..Have a great week,,cheers JJ
Hi sweet sweet Carrie!! I was coming by to say hello and got lost in your music player!!! :) "Almost Home" and "Just The Thought" captured me!! I love your music!! It's soooooo peaceful!!! Hope all is well in your world!! Peace and love to ya darlin'!!!!!!
Thank you so much for coming down last night...next time, you'll be able to stay longer for sure. We are going to have a good ol' time tomorrow night - have a peaceful evening! XO, Lori
Hey Carrie, thanks a ton for your kind words. I'd love to talk about having you come in for a show at Respite. I hope to see you at Amazing Things soon too. -Dan
Thank you Carrie :-))I am Whoops because i am always making mistakes.:-))Daisy is Daisy because she is like a little flower .She is only 24 and so when we travel she looks into every nook and craney and makes the journey fun .I guess we have it like you and Lori :-))hugs Teddy or Mr Whoops xxx
Hi Carrie, I hope you're having a lovely day. It's been a few months since our last hello and before I knew it, we're already mid way into the year. I hope you've been happy and well. Just wanted to say hi. With warm thoughts.... wishing you a beautiful weekend.
Love, Tima :)
p.s., You're still sounding lovely as always... was just listening "Free Me"... beautiful song.
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