Straight out of the heartland comes Pieta Brown. The daughter of two preacher's kids, her early upbringing
in Iowa was in a rural outpost with no furnace or running water. There, Pieta was exposed to traditional and
rural folk music through her father, Greg Brown, the now beloved Midwestern folk singer. Later, while
living with her mother in Alabama during her formative years, Pieta drew on and expanded these influences
and began writing poetry and composing instrumental songs on piano.
By the time she left home at 18, Pieta had lived in at least 17 different houses and apartments between Iowa
and Alabama. Staying true to the disjointed lifestyle of her childhood she wandered from the West Coast to
the East. Each locale left its mark on her, accounting for an artist who brings together the unvarnished
humility of Loretta Lynn, the honest modern rock punch of P.J. Harvey, the hipster swagger and poetry of
Cat Power, and the airy sophistication of Feist. And, coloring it all, a deep abiding saturation in folk and
blues that’s beyond her years. All of this, yet she has her own distinctive style, lyrical substance, and voice.
After releasing two critically acclaimed albums in the last four years--Remember the Sun (2007) and In
the Cool (2005)--Pieta has now signed with Red House Records. A natural addition to the label’s awardwinning
roster, she spent her early childhood in the very red house that gave the label its name. On her
label debut Shimmer she delivers 7 stripped-down tracks of soulful alt-country songs recorded by
legendary producer Don Was (Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Rolling Stones).
Steadily gaining attention across musical genres, the Iowa-based songwriter has toured with John Prine,
Ani Difranco, Calexico, J.J. Cale, Iris Dement and Mason Jennings, among others. Pieta is currently
touring in support of her new EP and is recording a new full-length studio album, due for release in spring
of 2010. For the latest news, visit www.pietabrown.com.
PIETA BROWN - IN THE PRESS
“Self-styled poetess, folk goddess and country waif, Pieta’s music resonates with a seductive simplicity and lyrical grace”
— BBC
“moody, ethereal”
— NPR
“a young artist with vision, intensity, and the talent to combine them into compelling music.”
— Amazon.com
“Ms. Brown’s sleepy voice and clear-eyed songs impress the most.”
— Wall Street Journal
“A joy to behold and to be heard...remarkable”
— PureMusic.com
“down-right assertive stylings...tightly written lyrics”
— Sing Out!
hey pieta!!! you put on a GREAT show tonight at Aunt Annies Quilts!!! I'm diggin' your new cd(yes it is fun to say "shimmer"!!!) Sending you Peace and Love, Sweet Papa Dave
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DICIEMBRE LILA 2009 new songs, blog, photo & friends Publicación mensual del grupo Lila Dit Ça. Este mes la canción "ready-made covers" nuestras versiones para Navidad
CANCIONES -"they don't care about us"(M.Jackson) (Lila & Sonia R.) -"don't cry daddy"(E.Presley) -"can't get you out of my head"(K.Minogue) -"Marie"(Johnny Hallyday)
ARTÍCULOS -ready-made covers (Xavi Martín) -relatos: "dickens"(Fernando Lima) -yo contra el mundo "yo contra los Grinch"(Eva Ortiz)
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
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