A singer/songwriter from East Tennessee, currently residing in Macclesfield. I am influenced by many different types of music from Tom Waits to Dolly Parton and a little of everything inbetween. The sound is a blend of country/bluegrass, mixed with some jazz, blues, and even a little gospel thrown in for some southern-fried flavor.
West coast born, my family moved to Oak Ridge, Tennessee in 1988. After a few years of defiance, I finally gave in to the local music of Appalachia, always staying true to the rock that lived inside me. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to be involved with a variety of musical projects. The first was as a bassist/vocalist at the wisened old age of 15. That solidified my desire to pursue music, if not as a career, at least as an endlessly entertaining hobby rife with some of the stangest, most talented, and wonderful characters and experiences.
I spent a few years in the Knoxville, TN music scene performing both as a solo act and as the guitar/vocal part of a three piece band inappropriately called "Sunday School". There was certainly nothing remotely reverent about me at that juncture of my life. After that, I took some time off to be a devoted wife and mother, and since moving to the north of England, I've decided it's time to get back into it and see what is out there. With my newfound confidence that only comes from creating another life, I am excited to meet new people and share the music that dwells within with anyone who cares to listen.
Hi Helen, Just wanted to say a big thank you for coming down to play over the weekend. We really do appreciate your support...we are still counting all the pennies that were donated!
Hellop, just wanted to say that I really enjoyed your set last nite! Also im sorry if I was a bit distant when we were talking, got crazily over tired I think and it hit me all at once, but thankful I think with a good nites sleep tonite should be OK! x
Hey Helen, we just put that song about the dog on our myspace page, it sounds pretty crazy! Cheers again for having me on the show Merry Christmas John x.
Hey Helen! Thanks very much for the add and sorry for the delay in approving it! Was good to meet you at the Macclesfield gig all those weeks ago - really enjoyed your set. Hope all's well and see you soon, Tom
Hey. I really had a good time the other night. I needed it. Sorry about getting sick. It happened again last night, not sure what's wrong. But anyways, I left my license up @ World Grotto the other night, so hopefully I can get it back.
Have a fabulous weekend. And I'll see you on Sunday!
Hey! Nice one, I'll hoepfully get down there in November sometime... You're story is really nice, you seem very well travelled and lived and have something proper to say...that's very nice to find. XX Jo
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