Jackson Browne, David Wilcox, Iris DeMent, Peter Mulvey, Emmylou Harris, Tim O'Brien, Ryan Adams, Kate Wolf, Dolly Parton, Greg Brown, Nanci Griffith, Lucy Kaplansky, Susan Werner, Keb' Mo', Kelly Joe Phelps, Tim Easton, Richard Shindell
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Four albums into her young career, Kurn is one of the exciting voices of folk music. Her idiosyncratic Iris Dement-like voice combined with a simple "around the table conversation" style of songwriting brings an edge that is frequently lacking with much modern folk. Kurn's stories revolve around the kinds of events we all experience everyday. Her writing frequently results in an, "oh, yeah, that is exactly how I feel at that moment," experience by the listener. When the first song starts it is clear Emily Kurn is on to something special. -- Jeff Weiss. Miles of Music (self-released)
2008 INTERNATIONAL FOLK ALLIANCE
Official Performance Alley Showcase Artist
6 ON THE FOLK-DJ CHART, JULY 2007
2 ON THE FOLK-DJ CHART, DECEMBER 2007
8 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS OF FOLK-DJ CHARTING
17 ON THE FREEFORM AMERICANA CHART, Sept. 2007
53 ON THE CALIFORNIA ROOTS MUSIC REPORT CHART
Quirky, intelligent, and rootsy, '07 Kerrville New Folk Finalist, Woody Guthrie Songwriting Contest Winner, and International Songwriting Contest finalist Emily Kurn, is "one of the exciting voices of folk music". (Miles of Music) With a bachelor's degree in Theater Arts and 20 years of performance experience ranging from classical ballet and voice, to piano and musical theater, Emily Kurn is undeniably at home onstage.
Since her relocation from the San Francisco Bay Area to Anchorage, Alaska 5 years ago, Emily has piled up a long list of songwriting awards. As sparkling and engaging in her writing as she is onstage, Kurn's new release, "Things Change," which was recorded at the Signature Sounds Studio, has charted 8 consecutive months on the FOLK-DJ Charts. In July, it charted at 6, a spot usually held by artists on a major record label. In December of 2007, her single "Light the Lamp" charted at 2. She has also charted on the Freeform Americana Charts and Roots charts.
In 2007, her song "If I Am American" was featured on the documentary "American Music: Off the Record" featuring Jackson Browne, Iris DeMent, and Noam Chomsky, among others
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..?
Ruby Jane Article in New York Times!! http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/26/who-do-these-guys-think-they-are/ AND Check out the new pictures and video! Let me know what you think! Ruby Jane
I just thought I'd stop on by and tell you how much I adore your music. :) Really, it's amazing. I remember when a long while ago I got a friend request from you, and I thought I'd go have a listen, and I was like "Wow, this is fantastic!" And now I still think you're fantastic! Yay! :D
Keep on being awesome (I'm sure that won't be hard, haha)!
Welcome to “DM Country”, home of the "DM Tongue Twister". Here’s a “DM Tongue Twister” for you to keep that love going strong all weekend long. Have a Squinty eyed squirrel scooting Crazy eyed owl hooting Mangy eyed moose tooting Prickly eyed goose meets Yosemite Sam shooting Four legged critter rooting Weekend!!
Dear Friend I haven't heard from you in a while. I invite you to stop by the site and take a look around. I've added pictures of our Grand Canyon Shows.Drop by and leave a comment! Jeff
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
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
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I know I've asked some of you and I'm sorry for hounding, but it's getting down to the wire. There are LESS THAN 24 HOURS of voting left. Please just take a minute to go vote for me. Little Big Town is taking the top 4 bands onto their tour to open a show. I'm the ONLY girl in the top. It takes a minute. Click the picture below or go to www.eventful.com/littlebigtown and DO IT NOW!!! Thanks! If you've already voted, pass the word...Anything helps! Thanks again! Please, please, pretty please?
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Heyyy.....how is everything your way?? I have a quick favor to ask of ya. I am in a contest to get to open on Little Big Town's tour this summer and I was wondering if you had any free time to vote for me real quick?! I'm very excited i may have the chance to come perform for ya and could really use your help....like no joke I foreal need you haha. Thanks!
OH you can vote from my myspace on the little button saying DEMAND IT with all the Little Big Town stuff lol
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Este medio es uno de los más reconocidos en su campo a nivel internacional y en su evaluación de los mejores discos Anglo y en esta ocasión además propone a 10 producciones mexicanas como lo mejor del 2008 bajo.el título de “10 made in México” y de ellas me dá mucho gusto encontrar citadas a las siguientes dos
Urraca / Alejandro Flores (Nosie Kontrol) A Alejandro Flores, sonero de cepa, lo conocemos por el trabajo que ha hecho junto a Café Tacuba. Jaranero y violinista, Flores lleva los sonidos de la huasteca morelense —su tierra natal—, de Veracruz y de la tierra caliente en las venas. Pero su acercamiento a estos trasciende lo convencional. En 18 tracks, Flores plantea en Urraca una de las renovaciones más logradas de la música tradicional mexicana, una donde los estilos ignoran sus señas de identidad con el fin de crear nuevos horizontes.
greetings from Idaho...thanks for sharing your music and friendship....what is the story on that Martin you're playing...i.e. year, model etc....it looks very nice....thanks again....daniel
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