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Nell Bryden’s distinctive and emotionally expressive voice lends a timeless feel to her unique brand of modern-Dixie. Weaving elements of bluegrass, American jazz standards and retro soul into her songwriting and performances, Bryden’s inspiring vocal style can jump from moments of laid-back lilt to passionate plea, only to follow by shaking things up with a straight-ahead roadhouse boogie.
With 350+ shows in the last two years- including four tours of the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden and Germany - exciting modern-Dixie singer Nell Bryden has “racked up quite the impressive following,” according to Time Out New York.
Based in New York, Bryden is a formidable touring machine. She’s played opening slots with international acts like KT Tunstall, performed on the number one radio show in Ireland, and has received glowing reviews from BBC Radio 2 Presenters. Her latest album, Second Time Around, is currently getting radio play across the US and Canada on 84 stations including channels on XM Satellite radio. The release has been climbing the major industry trade charts for the Americana and AAA formats. The album is being featured on major online radio outclets and local & national radio stations across Europe and is being distributed by Itunes & CD Baby and is being licensed by MTV for their programming
Reviews for Second Time Around are already creating buzz on both sides of the Atlantic.
Bryden’s songwriting straddles country, blues and jazz, with a respectful nod in the direction of big band, propelled by the twin engines of her throaty voice and her swaggering writing style. This is music for ears unperturbed by dilettantism, and imaginations ripe to trace an alternative arc.
The Irish Times (May 5, 2007)
The new disc marks yet another step for this talented performer; she still tugs heartstrings in ballads like "Only Life I Know," but "Tonight" and "Late Night Call" reveal a playful sass previously reserved for her live dates.
Time Out New York (June 27, 2007)
Graceful, challenging, unguarded, powerful: such are the songs of this talented young lady, who not only wrote all the songs, but also plays electric, acoustic and twelve string guitars, Dobro and cello.
Maverick (June 2006)
Nell Bryden, Recording a new tune in Copenhagen, Denmark (April 2008)
You're An Example Of Harmony & Musicality, On Your Song "Goodbye..." Can't Have Words Yet To Explain What That's Really Touch Inside Me... But! Be Sure... That's Full Of Light, Of Love, Of Inner Acceptance... That's Soothing!!!
Thank You for This Wonderful Song... And Your Voice / Instruments... On!!!
That's A Great Great Interpreting... That's True!!! Really True!!!
Hi Nell! Thanks for adding this old bluesman as a friend! It was so nice to meet and listen to you in Malmoe this spring. Take care and I hope we'll meet again. All the best from Steve.
Hey Nell, Thanks for adding us as friends! We love your sound and I am personally crazy about "Second Time Around"!! Such a great voice and really good music behind you!! Really have enjoyed the music on your page!! Thanks again. The Rockers
Hi Nell! I hope the tour is going well. While you're away, I thought your friends might like to catch LA's Male Vocalist of the Year Erick Macek. He'll be in town next month. Peace BF
"Struggles & Lulls", the brand new album from Joan Coffey, is available now on ITunes
'a voice that can enchant. Coffey's vocal chords deliver liquid gold with a divine Irish lilt.' FATEA Records 'charming and honest'. Time Out 'Joan's music exudes a warmth, humility and truth that is rare to find in singer-songwriters these days'. Thea Gilmore
Hey Nell!!! Good to see you are being super-productive as always! Very inspiring :) Hope to get to a show or two when you're over in July... If you're in need of an opeing act for any of the gigs do let me know. Big hugs to ya! ~Peter x
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xx "On a traffic light yellow means yield, and green means go. On a banana, it's just the opposite, yellow means go ahead, green means stop, and red means, where'd you get that banana?" - Mitch Hedberg
Nell, I saw a concert with you on Danish TV. Very good – I really like your style. Thanks for the add. Hope to catch your show sometime. Keep on Truckin' n.m.
Hey Nell I want to thank you for the great concert in odense for a few days ago;) Was very nice. You had a amazing band, especily the bass player;) You were all amazing!:D
Hej Nell! Thanks for the great concert at Den Rytmiske Højskole in Vig a couple of days ago. It was great and I listen to my new cd all the time! Especially "Green dress and Tonight :) I want to thank you for your inspiration and the talk after the concert.. Hope to see you again in concert, perhaps in Copenhagen!? /Cecilie
hey thar nell, hope you are swell, you look like a belle of the ball, i wish you all the success in the world, and will try to hurl myself towards your gig on the 25th. at the living room, soon. :)
Just wanted to tell you I had a blast shooting the music video last week and I know it'll turn out awesome. All the best of luck in the future. Please keep me in mind for any other work you need!
