A revolving cast... but these are the players on Luminous: Joe McMahan, Dave Jacques, Rick Reed, Chris Carmichael.......
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Influences
"... I keep finding these musical giants from the last century, all who have something to show me. I couldn't possibly name all of my musical influences --- they span from Maria Callas to Hank Williams, Sr. to Arto Lindsay. But I would like to give a growing list of my favorite female artists, all who hold a special place in my heart: Bessie Smith, Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell, Billie Holiday, Loretta Lynn, Sarah Carter, Zora Neale Hurston, Carson McCullers, Flannery O'Conner, Sylvia Plath..."
Sounds Like
"If you're still wondering what Billie Joe and his paramour threw off the Tallahatchie Bridge, here's an unexplored theory: It was the unborn blueprint for the music of Jennifer Niceley, a Knoxville-raised, East Nashville-based singer and songwriter with a flair for Southern gothic drama and a torch to bear for all the hearts her after-after-hours croon sends down river. With her new full-length debut Luminous, she rewrites Bobby Blue Bland's "Blind Man" as "Blind Woman," letting a luxuriant string section wash away the blues, and redefines sultry soul the way Neko Case redefines moody alt-country or Billie Holiday redefines jazz balladry. Guided by the shadowy slide and distended riffs of guitarist Joe McMahan, Niceley evokes midnight confessions, turbulent romance and a dark, flowing, mysterious lyricism." -ST.LOUIS RIVERFRONT TIMES
"It might seem premature to call this Nashville singer's first full-length a break-through, but that's very much the way it sounds... Moody, restive, and purposeful, Niceley has made one of the most purely beautiful records of the year."
--Roy Kasten, NO DEPRESSION (Jan/Feb 2008)
What Wild is Left
Jennifer- I've deliberately waited a day or two so I wouldn't sound too crazed(!). I am so happy I got to hear your show on the Blue Plate Special once again. I loved your new stuff and your cover of 'Ain't that good news'. Of course now I can't wait for your new record. You sounded GREAT! I sure wish I could've been there. You are too much...
Jennifer- I thought of you over the weekend. Fitzgeralds had it's American Music Festival going on as always and I remembered the first time I ever saw you. I was a bit stunned! I probably sounded like an idiot. Oh well... Hope everything is ok with you. Your pal, Van
Ciao,Jennifer ,thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot,and stupendous voice. compliments ..really. you are one of my prefeitis I feel great admiration for you, talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy..and good week end neal
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