Soul Work Woman makes career out of singing locally Charles Passy Palm Beach Post music writer
When Theresa Lindstrom sings, the words take her home. Home as in the stretch of Virginia countryside where she was born and raised. Home as in the suburban South Florida landscape where she brought up her three children. Home as in the blue-collar bars and family restaurants where she has plied and perfected her trade for more then 20 years.
Lindstrom sings songs about life’s little joys and hard lessons -- a car that managed to outlast years of neglect and a child who couldn’t survive a much crueler sort of abuse, a relationship blossoming into a romance and a marriage gone bad.
She sings in a throaty voice that crosses the line between blues and bluegrass. She sings for everyday people in everyday places. And she may be the greatest singer whose name you can’t quite place. At least for now.
Not that you probably haven’t stumbled across Lindstrom at some point. If you’ve been in any club, juke joint, pretty much any place in Palm Beach county that has a mike stand, chances are she has sung to you in the distance as you sucked down another draft.
Lindstrom is a working artist in the truest sense, going about her business quietly and effectively. But while all this hard work has made it possible for the thrice-divorced Lindstrom to raise her 3 kids- it’s also resulted in a career of near anonymity.
Lindstrom didn’t have the luxury of dreaming big. She had to find the small gigs so she could pay the rent. Of course “hitting it big” is a relative term in Lindstrom’s case. She specializes in a pan-roots style, borrowing as much from the Mississippi Delta as the Appalachian Mountains. But there is always the sense with Lindstrom that success doesn’t have to be defined in big terms. There’s a work ethic that drives her artistry and keeps her honest. “You got to put food on the table
The Palm Beach Post
(April 2004)
Music Writer: Thom Smith Blues on the movie screen "You don't hear blues, you breathe blues, it resonates through your whole body."
That’s Theresa Lindstrom, singer/songwriter from Lake Worth who played SunFest two years ago.
She's hoping her music resonates in a new movie by independent filmmaker Ian Hayes Brett.
Two of her songs, original songs (with her singing), have been chosen for the soundtrack of
Southern Redemption Part !: From Midnight to Morning, Baby, which will be released this summer.
Palm Beach Post
(September 2003) Music Writer Charles Passy
Our Blues Brothers (And Sister)
Local blues players, and national blues players who live locally
Theresa Lindstrom, blues based singer/songwriter, Palm Beach...
What Blues means to her: "It's about everyday people in everyday situations.
It's a love gone bad.
It's hard times and hard work.
It's about hopes and dreams and faith in God.”
Free Press
(November 2004) Best Vocalist: Written by: Bill Meredith Theresa Lindstrom There is no better voice locally that expresses the time-honored pain and anguish of the blues than Theresa Lindstrom. Enjoy the Blues Thursday 8-11 pm with Ken Aronald www.wshafm.org
Friday and Saturday enjoy the blues with host Lan Nichols at www.whqr.org midnight show
Blues in the morning with Nanc Sunday 8-11 am www.kpft.org
I am looking forward to seeing you again this Saturday at Teddy's Wing Shack on the Trail! You gave an awesome performance the past two weeks, looking forward to seeing you again and hearing that awesome singing voice that God has blessed you with, and you play guitar too! Totally awesome, and your new CD is great, I listen to it often and share with my friends and family.
I encourage everyone to come out and enjoy your music...those who do will leave enlightened by your songs, and the food at Teddy's Wing Shack is really good too!
Attention musicians: You looking for a place to unwind and polish up on your craft, well look no further than The DogHouse in Lexington. The DogHouse is now having Open Mic Jam every Wednesday Night. Country, Blues, Rock, Jazz, whatever, whether you are an up and coming musician or a professional come on out and meet others that share your love and interest in music while expressing it on stage. So grab your guitar, bass, keyboard, harp, horn, amp or whatever you play, call your friends and fans, and join us for a night of expression and good clean FUN.
P.A. Equipment will be provided. Musicians attending may bring merchandise for promotion and sale if they like.
The DogHouse will also have drink specials for all musicians with $1.50 PBR and $2.75 House Drinks. So come on out and get noticed, network, and have some fun.
Open Mic starts at 8:00pm UNTIL
The DogHouse is located at 101 Haygood Ave. in the Town of Lexington behind McDonalds.
Theresa Blue! Thanks for being a friend. Please take the time to check out the Studio's bands on our playlist. Use the links to check out the band's pages. Do what you you can for your local scene. You are the people that make the music scene happen! Tell me what you think!
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