Producers for The Old Ways (CD AVAILABLE NOW!): New Zealand-based producer, Peter Kearns (www.peterkearns.net), Marty Rifkin (www.martyrifkin .com - Bruce Springsteen, Jewel, Tom Petty, Dwight Yoakum), and Carrie Wade.
Instrumentation for The Old Ways Acoustic Guitar and vocals: Carrie Wade; Drums: Peter Kearns, Christopher Allis and Marty Rifkin; Bass: Peter Kearns and Marty Rifkin; Electric Guitar: Adam Daniel and Stefano Capobianco; Pedal Steel, Slide Guitar and Dobro: Marty Rifkin; Piano: Peter Kearns and Adam Daniel; Strings: Peter Kearns, Benedikt Brydern (violin), Briana Bandy (viola) and Kevan Torfeh (cello); Harmonium: Peter Kearns; Accordion: Bob Malone; Trumpet: David Zasloff
Influences
I could tell you what artists I have been and continue to be moved by.
Sounds Like
"...articulate funky Acadian Folk & Blue-Grassy syncopation, under rich soulful bohemian vocals & lyrics..." quote by Glynn David (www.myspace.com/glynndavid)
With a picturesque sound that is distinctly American yet colored by the exotic, Carrie Wade is a recording artist who delivers her personal evocations with powerful subtlety and a sublime sense of emotion. Filmic textures harken back to the classic soundtracks of the 1960s, from which melancholy and simplicity of the time blend into the modern world of today where Wade’s songs move the audience in the sometimes violent, sometimes peaceful ebb and flow of living.
Wade is set to release her debut record, The Old Ways, on November 14, for which co-producers Peter Kearns of New Zealand and Marty Rifkin of Los Angeles were brought aboard to enhance and reflect Wade’s diverse palette of influences.
Inventive as it is viable, Wade’s music has attracted listeners hungry for songs where expectations are heightened rather than lowered, making “It’s Just Blood,” “Needles In The Waves,” “Cuddling With Doom,” and the title track popular staples of terrestrial and internet radio stations alike. At iacmusic.com, five of her songs have entered the Top 10, with three reaching Number 1. Recently, a new song by Wade, “Broken Soldier,” has the distinction of not only enjoying its ninth week at Number 1 on IAC’s Folk/Acoustic Rock/Americana chart, but also has been lodged at Number 39 on Neil Young’s "Living With War Today" page at www.neilyoung.com. Other recognitions include Los Angeles Music Awards’ Adult Alternative Female Singer-Songwriter of the Year for her song, “It’s Just Blood.” As the second song on The Old Ways, “It’s Just Blood” also has been featured in the Top 500 entries of Billboard’s World Songwriting Contest.
Alive and present on the Los Angeles music scene, Wade takes her songs to the stage with full band at Molly Malone’s on November 14 in celebration of her long-awaited debut.
“Wade evokes complex emotions and abstractions with a sensual intensity rarely heard from a recording artist of today. The songs on her debut are sublime, emotive, and delivered with beautiful simplicity. Subtle and powerful, The Old Ways is one of the most inventive new records to be released by a singer-songwriter of the modern era.” Greg Debonne, Music Supervisor – Television
“Carrie Wade is her own kind of musician, and definitely one who’s willing to tackle more than one genre. Her debut release The Old Ways is at once hauntingly atmospheric and sweetly melodic. Vocally, she’s reminiscent of Martha Davis gone acoustic.” Bryan Kelly, Owner – Groove House Records
“Carrie Wade is an artist who has the gift of writing memorable hooks with lyrics that grab you and don’t let go. She’s had several hit songs on the KIAC Big 50, showing that her songs have reached a very high standard within the Indie world.” Dave Walton and Scott Stambaugh, Founders, Independent Artist’s Company - iacmusic.com
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After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
thanks for the add carrie. listened to the first 3 cuts on your player. sweet sound!! read your bio. best of luck with the upcoming disc. stop by any time. respect from chicago. glenn
Hi Carrie, thanks for the invite to your album launch, unfortunately it's a little too far to travel from oz.... but I hope you have a great night, all the best nick....
I Love stopping here for a rush of your fine music Carri. Its a great time of year for many things and I wish you and your new CD " The Old Ways" all the best. roymuniz
Thank you very much for the Link Up & Sharing Your Music
Nice to meet you through cyberlink!
Keep up the Great Work!
Wishes you All the Best in 2009!
Enjoy your Weekend
ur very sweet:) thanks!! i will be putting up a bunch of new songs sometime TOMORROW:) i just added a song i wrote for a Halloween Special, hope you enjoy that one, ITS UP NOW!. and a few bass solos as well.! nice selection for an album cover, it should be quite catchy!:) saw your acoustic performance. You had a lot of great say from the vj there. u sing well:)
Hi Carrie. Great to see you in this space. I hope your pets are well, and the music sounds great. One of my bands, The Dirty Suits, is playing Wednesday night 11 p.m. at the Waterfront Cafe, straight outta work.
The Waterfront 18+
4211 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA
If you have the time, come down. It's always more fun to play for friends.
Beautiful music, beautiful heart, beautiful girl. Thank you for your wonderful comment. I wish you continued success with music. Yes... Marty definitely rocks! We're lucky we get to work with him. Kisses, Leah
