Michelle's first demo album, Honey From A Thorn, was produced by Harwood Productions in Hercules, CA, and features the songwriter on vocals.
Influences
All genres of popular, story-based songs with big shiny hooks and unforgettable melodies--pop, jazz standards, country, etc. Favorite singers: Ella Fitzgerald, Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin, Mindy Smith, Alison Krauss, Michael Buble, Harry Connick Jr., Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt, Natalie Maines, Sara Evans.
Sounds Like
A bunch of awesome country songs that belong on the radio.
Michelle Phelps is a San Francisco Bay Area country & folk songwriter. Her debut CD, "Honey From A Thorn", was released in 2004 for the purpose of shopping her songs to Nashville publishers, and is a complete album experience in its own right (visit CD Baby to purchase it). Her clear, soothing voice effortlessly conveys the beauty and emotion of her personal, distinctive lyrics and memorable melodies. "Honey From A Thorn" is a collection of ten well-crafted country songs sprinkled with hints of bluegrass and pop. You will find yourself singing these catchy, heartfelt songs long after you turn off your player, and wondering why you haven't already heard your favorite country artists singing them on the radio.
You are amazing yourself. I have to say that I am so proud of you for going after your dream of writing music. They are wonderful. I was trying to find out where your fan club sign up is. I would definitely like to join. I am ordering your CD for sure.
