The lovely guitar is a 1964 Guild M20, small bodied, mahogany. I found it in a used guitar shop in Hoboken, New Jersey. That's a DiArmond pickup -(but it's spelled with an e not an i, long story)
Recorded in Nashville, TN with Marky Nevers producing (Lambchop, Calexico, Tindersticks, Candi Staton, Will Oldham). Paul Burch: vibes, percussion. Dennis Crouch: upright bass. Tony Crow: piano, organs. Brian Kotzur: drums. Doug Moffet: clarinet. Matt Swanson: bass. Gary Tussing: cello. William Tyler: guitar. Simone White: vocals, guitar. (photo on the cover is my mom with her leopard, Nero, in 1964)
^- The Sincere Recording Co. Presents Simone White (2003)
Recorded in Hoboken, NJ with David Domanich producing. Frank Bango: guitar, organ, piano. Jeremy Chatzky: upright bass. Mike Chylinski: drums. Sim Cain: drums. Sean Eden: guitar. Simone White: vocals, guitar. (cover photo: self-portrait with Bunny's rabbit Diamond)
Press: nadja@nadjacoyne.co.uk
Sounds Like
"For those bewitched by the posthumous small-hours voice of Karen Dalton, here is a living echo of that still, small, intensely concentrated spirit. ...an intimate prettiness concealing within the rosebud the thorns of subtly articulated political protest and the warped, eerie gaze on human weakness that has been The Velvet Underground's legacy to the modern folk idiom. I Am The Man is a summer soundtrack of charm and beguiling depths." -- **** MOJO--
"The songs drift dreamily between bittersweet romance, whimsy and the political while White's breathy, restful tones and Mark Nevers's muted production give everything a balmy unified feel of the rarest kind." -- **** Q Magazine--
"The Beep Beep Song" is brilliant whimsy...White sings something like Astrud Gilberto... The languor conceals a sharp, politicized observer of the American wasteland, and White's songs counter The Man's depredations with becalmed cool." --No Depression--
"Coming out of seemingly nowhere, is Simone White, with a chameleon of a voice that changes shades and colors so naturally as to send you scratching the back of your mind trying to figure out where to place it."
--LUNAPARK6--
"Simone White's indie-folk quasi-protest song, "American War," is witty, provocative, and effective without being angry or disillusioned."
--Billboard--
"A late-night melancholy gem."
--Bucketfull of Brains--
"Simone White's debut album is a delightful treat. The moment that "America In '54" comes on your stereo, you'll think that Joni Mitchell has been re-incarnated...Sincere is the perfect word for this consistent first release. Appropriate for any season, this will appeal to fans of classic singer/songwriters, and also modern female artists such as Cat Power."
--liepaper.com--
"sensitive, strangely soulful, bizarre..."
--Boog City--
"an uncanny figure in person, her whispered songs enchanting..."-- The Village Voice--
I was born in Hawaii. I didn't wear no shoes. We moved to California. My grandma was a showgirl, a singer and a dancer on the stage. My auntie wrote pop songs in the 50's. My mother was a folk singer and an artist. My dad a sculptor. I grew up moving town constantly. I played in the dirt, was always the new kid. I left home and wandered around acting and photographing and writing. In Seattle I picked up the guitar, painted pictures and rolled down the stairs. I lived in London and made little movies and photographed bands. I moved to New York and learned to fingerpick and sing in my true voice. Followed my heart out west. Here I am.
Yakiimo, the latest album from Simone White, recorded in Nashville with Mark Nevers producing is released June 12th in UK and Europe on Honest Jons. Yakiimo is currently Number 5 in the German Rolling Stone's June issue critics charts. I Am The Man is Simone White's debut album for Honest Jon’s. Recorded in Nashville with Mark Nevers (Lambchop/Calexico/Will Oldham/Silver Jews), it’s thirteen heart-stopping tracks of soulful folk loveliness. A favourite with critics from MOJO to the Daily Mail, I Am The Man has taken White from the Lincoln Center in New York to WOMAD UK and the Green Man Festival in Wales, seen her top the radio play charts in the Netherlands and soundtrack a world-wide, award-winning campaign for Audi.
Simone White: Why is your raincoat always crying?
Dear Simone, it was so nice to meet you yesterday! Your performance in Zoetermeer was magical and sweet and I love your new songs! I promised to remind you to write out the lyrics, but luckily there are already some of the lyrics in the booklet of the album ;) So there is no hurry, right? Wish you luck tomorrow in Eindhoven as well! greets,
Absolutely beautiful concert last night at the Garage. Thank you so much, can't stop listening to your new album. Hope to see you at the 12 Bar next week! Take care
hey Simone, thank you again for this beautiful (and heartbreaking, moving) show in Nantes last week. "Bravo !!" (lol)
You know you're one of my favorite artists. But this apart, it was truly one my favorite concerts this year (and probably ever). Hearing your music and your voice floating in the air, and filling the room during this set, was one of these unique and magical moments in concert.
thank you for coming to Paris...your music is darling, but much more than that...you brought me close to tears during more than one song. Enjoy your tour and good luck in all that you do.
Now I understand " Victoria Anne " ... it's so beautiful and sad this song ...tragic what you told me about the fog man ... I can't stop playing that song in my head now . I wish I knew your music better before I met you .. xxx
hello there, funny story... yesterday I saw "Yakiimo" on the top of a shelf in music-store in thun (switzerland)... I was very surprised to see it, liked to get it, but couldn't reach it.... So I asked the shop owner....for a helping hand....Now I have it....and it was the only sample...and I'm the lucky owner....
I have to say thank you, Simone. You were sooo amazing!! I will never forget this very special day in my whole life. You made us so happy, you can't imagine!
NEW ALBUM: Yakiimo Honest Jons JUNE 12 2009
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