Ever since I first met Cheley Tackett I have been captivated by
her warm spirit, heated intelligence and burning talent. It was several
years ago that I first attended a Girls With Guitars show at
Douglas Corner. She is a regular member of GwG. I was skeptical
because I am not generally a country music fan.At first glance, in
her black western shirt, denim jeans and cowboy boots, I definitely
had her pegged as yet another Nashville
Country-ite not for me. I was wrong.Her
voice powered through the room as a noisy,
well on their way to drunk, crowd couldnt
help but quiet themselves.
It didnt take long to figure out that
Tackett couldnt be boxed in to any one genre,
ranging from rock, folk,Americana and yes,
Country.You would never guess that she is
from South Vienna,Ohio as she sings songs
that any self-respecting Southerner (or
Southern transplants like myself ) can relate to
on a very real and personal level.
Apparently, those who know more about
music than me agree since Tackett has won
awards in virtually every musical category out there, including
winning Merlefests Chris Austin Songwriting Contest in the
Country category (past winners have included Gillian Welch and
Tift Merritt). Shortly thereafter, at the Kerrville Folk Festival,
Tackett won as a New Folk Winner, following in the footsteps of
Nancy Griffith, John Gorka and Lucinda Williams, to name a few.
Just last year, she was a semifinalist in the Rock category of the
International Songwriting Competition.
Tackett can be found playing around town any given week on
her own or with various combinations of a shady group of sultry
musical vixens including Lisa Carver,Annie Mosher,Tammy
Fowler and Cathey Stamps.
Set to release November 12,Tacketts latest CD, titled Here,
is a beautiful follow-up to her first, leaving a lasting impression of
seasoned songwriting and storytelling with a vocal talent that is so
affecting and effusive, youll find yourself humming
the tunes after a single listen.When she
nails her introspective material as she does on
Play the One I Like and Where Is There, she
conjures up images of Johnny Cash and Mary
Chapin-Carpenter with her deceptively simple
but instantly engaging style of lyricism.
Elsewhere, she tries her hand at tongue-andcheek
behind the music writing with
Homegrown and Fried Chicken, nicely kicking
introspection in the ass with a heartfelt upbeat
passion for her home and family that most songwriters
fail at getting across without cheesing it
up. It is a mark of artistic virtuosity and range
when a singer-songwriter can make you dance in
your car one minute and then have you purposely miss your exit,
so you can compose yourself, after hearing one of her many deeply
moving songs that touch on regret, loss or hopes and dreams.
Cheley Tackett is a touchstone of authenticity in an imagedriven,
media- defined musical world. She is a beautiful singer and
songwriter, deeply refreshing.
Hey Girl, Hope you had a Merry Christmas! Ours was great and looking forward to the New Year! Wishing you the Happiest New Year! Keep me up on your shows so I can show! You know I love all your music! Your # 1 fan, Mandy Mason
Woman! I'm gonna do my "damnest" to get there tomorrow evening at Mad Donna's.....I got a co-write..but gonna kick him to the curb by 7:30, even if he is cute as all get out....mary hartman
Tonight -- Saturday, October 24th -- is Slow Cooker music night at Norm's River Road House, and there's no cover charge! Here's the official finally finalized line-up...
7:30 Michael Kelsh 8:00 Lynn Langham 8:30 Doug Gill 9:00 Larry Reynolds 9:30 CHELEY TACKETT 10:00 Annie Mosher 10:30 Warren Wilken 11:00 Don Henry
We are currently working on releasing 3 (women, men, local bands) 2010 Springfield Entertainment Group calendars. If you think you have what it takes to make 1 of the months for our calendars or have a band that could use the extra exposure by being displayed in a calendar, then contact us for consideration. Men and women (6 out of the 12) chosen for a month, will also have to be available periodically for paid bookings throughout the year (don't fret, it is only part-time for various weekends, possibly 2-3 days a month). We will book the SEG guys & gals at events and bars throughout the region.
We are also looking for an experienced individual to coordinate and supervise the events we book for the SEG guys and gals.
Guys & Gals!! Anyone is eligible (no experience required). Shots are up to the photographer and will most likely fit the month it is being shot for. Please send in a photo (don't have to be professional photos, any will do) and a brief bio of yourself and what you would like us to know.
The band calendar is to help promote local established bands that play the spfld-dayton area. Each month will display a different band and their info. To be considered, please send a band photo, list of benefits you have played to help charities, and bio to:
Springfield Entertainment Group PO BOX 2367 spfld, oh 45501 (937)323-4160 We have a panel of 5 members (myself, local radio station rep, news-sun rep, photographer, local bar owner) that will choose which bands will be featured in the calendar.
HelpCharity is a acronym for Handicapped, engagement, loyalty, protection. HelpCharity want to support organizations that pay attention to the needs of handicapped children in Germany and America. Would you like to help too? For more information please read the blog of HelpCharity.
HelpCharity steht für BeHinderten, engagement, loyalität und protektion. Mit HelpCharity sollen Organisationen unterstützt werden, die sich um die Belange von behinderten Kindern in Deutschland und den USA kümmern. Würdest Du auch gerne helfen? Informationen wie Du helfen kannst, findest Du im Blog von HelpCharity.
Vince is being featured in the current issue of Country Weekly in the Listen Up! section.Also, as part of being featured they are letting all his fans download "Walkaway Joe" from their website. If you would like to purchase more songs by Vince Melamed you can do so on www.adroitrecords.com
Online Now!
