Charlie Faye - vocals, guitar, mandolin...
IN NEW YORK:
Matt Lindsey - bass...
Rich Feridun - lead guitar...
Jagoda - drums...
John Foti - keys/accordion...
IN AUSTIN:
Joe Humel - drums...
Will Sexton - sometimes bass, sometimes guitar...
David Holt - guitar...
Matt Mollica - Hammond Organ...
John X Reed - sometimes guitar....
Cornbread - our new guy on bass!
Influences
Hank Williams, Lucinda Williams, Janis Joplin, The Band, Tom Waits, Steve Earle, Neil Young, Doc Watson, Gram Parsons, Tom Petty, Waylon Jennings, Fats Domino, Greg Garing, Dan Zanes
The Daily News, Jeffrey Sisk: “Wilson St. gives every indication that Charlie Faye is the real deal and that she is a musical voice to be reckoned with.”
Michael Barnes, Austin 360: “In Austin, I fall in love every night. Last night, it was Charlie Faye. She’s an accomplished Austin singer-songwriter associated with the upgraded Americana line. Faye introduced her CD “Wilson St.” at Saxon Pub — and the multivarious crowd could not be more pleased.”
Rock and Reprise, Frank O. Gutch: “If you have to point to one thing which sets Charlie Faye apart (and she does
many things well), it has to be songwriting. Faye has an innate ability to wrap melody and harmony in a brown paper bag and make you hear gourmet. Not frou-frou and not fancy, just good and tasty."
Chris Spector, Midwest Record: “Smart folk/rock that might strike you as Lucinda flavored at first but will convince you it has its own taste by the end of the journey. A winner throughout.”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 4, 2009
For more information: Kissy Black
Lotos Nile Media
615.298.1144
kissyblack@lotosnile.com
Austin’s Rising Star Charlie Faye Releases Debut Album Wilson St. on July 14th
Singer-Songwriter Reveals Dynamic Spirit Through Activism and Music
Nashville, Tenn. — Austin singer-songwriter Charlie Faye releases her debut album Wilson St. on July 14th. Showcasing her sultry voice, the release also demonstrates Charlie Faye’s extraordinary ability to capture the American experience as a songwriter. Aptly named, Wilson St., is much more than an
album title or even a street name to Charlie Faye; it is a beautiful tapestry of her experiences across this country, from New York to Texas, sewn together through lyric and melody over state lines.
After making a name for herself in her hometown of New York playing with her band the Jerks and touring as a sideman with Dan Zanes and Friends, Charlie Faye moved to Austin in search of a change of scenery and some new inspiration. She was quickly enveloped by Austin’s vibrant local music scene and found herself collaborating with local and traveling musicians alike. She came looking for a community, and between music-filled nights and afternoon barbeques, that’s exactly what she found. In the process,
she became a rising star in the Live Music Capital of the World.
On Wilson Street in Austin, Charlie Faye found her home, as well as her cause, among the run-down cottages that served for decades as a sanctuary for the city’s musicians. When the neighborhood was to be destroyed by a local developer, Charlie single-handedly fought back and devised a plan to relocate the affordable cottages instead. She had discovered magic in that musical enclave, a magic that had been present for generations, and she was not willing to let it go. Her community needed her to save it and she
rose to the challenge. An Austinite for two short years, Charlie’s undeniable presence has already left a mark, both on Wilson Street and city wide, through music and activism.
Many of the songs on Wilson St. were composed on Charlie’s old Gibson in her cottage on that very street and, in true bohemia fashion, are organic and candid. Album standouts include “Runaround,” a roll the windows down summer hit that speaks to the uncertainty of young love; “Coward’s Lament,”
a wistful, crooning tale of love’s weakness; and “Bottletops,” a story of the passing of time by a lonely character, ready to tell his story over a jug of wine. These songs are a reflection of Charlie’s experiences. They are songs about real people and real places that have changed her life.
Charlie is supporting the release of Wilson St. with a summer tour that includes appearances at the Riverbend Festival and Summerfest. Beginning in 2010, Charlie will take her love of community and adventure to a new level with a ten-month tour that will involve residencies in ten different cities. Unlike typical traveling musicians, Charlie plans to settle in, learn about the local scene, and form a new band, made up of new friends, in each city.
Charlie Faye understands that her artistic truth is achieved through a connection to those around her. Through her new home of Austin, the beloved Wilson Street and unconventional tour schedule, Faye will nurture relationships. Wilson St. is only the beginning.
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may your stuffing be tasty
may your turkey plump,
may your potatoes and gravy
have nary a lump.
may your yams be delicious
and your pies take the prize,
and may your Thanksgiving dinner
stay off your thighs!
:)
as we express our gratitude,
we must never forget
that the highest appreciation is not to utter words,
but to live by them.
Dear Charlie Faye, It's after Halloween and the busy holidays are approaching. Take a break and drop by to listen to my featured songs. You may find my music to be just the calm you need during this hectic time of the year. I appreciate your friendship and I hope you enjoy the music. I wish you much joy and peace.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP & SUPPORT, ITS MUCH APPREICATED.
WHEN YOU GET A CHANCE, STOP BY MY SITE AND GIVE A LISTEN TO MY NEW CD ( BACK TO MY ROOTS ) THE RAIN & ROCKBOTTOM ARE DEDICATED TO VICTIMS OF THE FLOODS & FAILING ECONOMY
LEAVE A COMMENT OF YOUR THOUGHTS ON WHAT YOU HEARD.
Just want to remind everyone to get their fine selves to the Saxon and show how cool Austin music scene really is. Let's rock the place! It's The Ruby Jane Show being filmed for tv. Be in the audience and get yourself on tv, all you dudes, dancers, and wonderful Austinites!!!! Let's show the Austin music love to the world! 4:30-5:30! Ruby Jane
What a great show at ME TV -- I can hardly wait to see the videos they shot of you and the Sweethearts .. and, yes, I have already bugged Mark about that thing I want him to do for you ...
Will Scott's new album, GNAWBONE is here!!! The CD is available at CDBaby and other online retailers.
Over three years in the making, GNAWBONE is Scott's fully-produced studio debut and features a crack team of hand-picked musicians as well as guest performances by Jan Bell, Jolie Holland, Samantha Parton, and Preacher Boy (the album's producer).
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