"St. Teresa" as performed by Kristen Grainger & Dan Wetzel
Pacific Northwest acoustic power duo Kristen Grainger & Dan Wetzel deliver what artist Neal Gladstone called "Great guitar playing, great singing, powerful harmonies, and most of all (from my point of view) terrific, smart original songs."
Kristen Grainger’s soul-baring vocals accentuate and amplify her eloquent songwriting, and her distinctive, intelligent interpretations breathe new life into the duo’s well-chosen covers.
Dan Wetzel moves easily between flat picking and finger-style, electric and acoustic guitars, adding texture and complexity without getting in the way. The duo’s fused vocal harmonies convey a strong, almost telepathic musical connection that is audible to the listener, palpable to a live audience and nothing short of thrilling to experience in either medium.
Kristen Grainger & Dan Wetzel were finalists in the 2008 Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Songwriters' Competition, chosen from 800 songwriters from around the world.
"Part Circus, Part Rodeo" CD REVIEWS:
"This is a heck of a record! Kristen Grainger wrote and sings most of the songs, while Dan Wetzel chimes in and plays everything with strings on this very polished, fully-realized album... with several “how come no one thought of that before?” moments. They’ve flat out written the country song of the year: “Under the Table,” ... The opening track, “Limbo,” ... ought to be a hit, right now, on any country and adult contemporary radio station, and several more cuts have that mainstream polish about them... Bravo!" -- Tom Petersen, Victory Review of Acoustic Music, June 2008
"This pop-oriented project has the folksy appeal of an early evening trip to the back porch swing. Seven originals rival covers by the likes of Steve Earle, Seal and Richard Shindell. Grainger's silky smooth vocals and Wetzel's rootsy guitar lines give it all a rich organic feeling that will put it in heavy rotation in any folk fan's library."
-- Stephen Stone, Vintage Guitar Magazine, August 2008
Recently critics have shared the following about Kristen & Dan’s talents:
“Vocalist Kristen Grainger sings with such poise and clarity that her vocals hold their own strong place among the supporting instruments… Grainger’s lyrics are introspective, capturing bits of small town life in vignettes that are purposeful and infectious.” -- Kim Ruehl, West Coast Performer Magazine (July 2007)
“Focusing around the terrific lead vocals of Kristen Grainger, the band shows what can happen when great songs meet great singers.” -- Kate McKenzie, Red House Records artist and frequent guest on Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion.” (October 2006)
“The band sounds quite good, and [Kristen Grainger’s] singing is lovely.” --Laurie Lewis, Grammy-award winning artist, Round House Records. (September 2006)
“Kristen’s vocalizing exhibits the intensity of a singer with breathtaking ability comparable to Laurie Lewis.” -- Joe Ross, staff writer for Bluegrass Now (October 2006)
“But it's the thoughtful and moving version of Patty Griffin's "Long Ride Home" that truly shows how emotionally effective the group can be. Much of that is due to lead singer Kristen Grainger, who also wrote the lion's share of True North's material. With a voice reminiscent of a muted Bonnie Raitt, she skillfully explores the narrative terrain they cover.” -- H.K. for Bluegrass Unlimited (June 2005)
Critics have recently shared the following about Dan Wetzel:
“Also to be noted, Wetzel sings vocals on three tracks and does an amazing job.” -- Samantha Sturm, independent music reviewer, myspace.com (September 2006)
“…their originals such as… Wetzel's "Fool Myself" display fine melodic sensibilities.” -- Stephen Stone, Vintage Guitar Magazine (April 2005)
“Dan Wetzel contributes a smooth guitar and mandolin, as well as well-delivered lead vocals.” -- Bob Hall, nwbluegrass@yahoogroups.com (February 2005)
“Dan Wetzel wrote "Fool Myself" on a cold, wet Oregon winter day when the gloomy weather brought back the sting of a broken heart. Dan does a nice emotional job vocalizing his feelings.” -- Joe Ross, Talent On Display (February 2005)
“Other tracks worthy of note are… guitarist Dan Wetzel's original "Fool Myself," which to these ears is slightly reminiscent of classic Buckingham and Nicks.” -- Dustin Daniel, Salem Monthly (February 2005)
More information about Grainger & Wetzel is available at www.graingerwetzelmusic.com.
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