Heather Turner and Katie Wefer, along with their band Tupelo Honey, have released a new seven song CD that is an absolute joy to listen to. The harmonies are beautiful, the voices are appealing, and the instrumentation is unique and soothing.
Heather and Katie graduated from Highlands High School in 200 and were close friends as students at the University of Kentucky. They have developed their own sound as musicians in just a few short years.
Each of the seven songs on the album is an original and the sound is rich and tight with Heather and Katie on acoustic guitars, Kristen Shaw on violin, Stephen Anderson on bass, and Daniel Peterson on drums.
"We started recording in January and finished up in March," said Heather. "I wrote two of the songs, Katie wrote two of the songs and three were written by both of us together. "Our songs are what they are," said Heather. "We write what we feel and what comes out of us. Usually we write the music first and then add the lyrics. It may be a bit unpolished and unstructured but it reaches out and has a positive influence on people."
The songs are a mix of folk and rock with an occasional Latin influence and a touch of soul. "I'd say we combine folk and rock," said Heather. "It's really casual folk and rock with a little country and the blues."
Heather's biggest musical inspiration is Patty Griffin and Katie is most inspired by the music of Sheryl Crow.
Listening to the seven songs, it's easy to pick uo in the influence of the Indigo Girls on their music. One can also detect the influence of the Dixie Chics and a little Natalie Merchant on the CD.
The seventh song on the album may be the most unique because it is sung entirely in Spanish.
Tupelo Honey was produced and engineered by Ted McConnell at his studio in Cincinnati. McConnell also plays classical guitar, bass, and percussion on the album. "Ted has great equipment and we recorded in his basement," said Heather. "We even used the same type of microphone used by Nora Jones."
Tupelo Honey got it's start a few years ago when Heather and Katie played with Andrew Ross of Ft. Thomas. Andrew moved on and Heather and Katie decided to keep the band together by adding three new musicians. They got their name from the name of a cafe they love in Asheville, North Carolina.
Heather and Katie will have a CD release party in the ballroom of the Southgate House in Newport on Saturday May 12.
"We've been playing a lot of live music and working our full-time day jobs," said Heather. "Now we're preparing for our concert at the Southgate House."
Katie worksa as a preschool teacher and Heather has a job with the Social Security Administration.
"We'd love to make music a career but I'm not sure that we're anywhere close to leaving our full time jobs." said Heather. "Traveling is one of my passions, but I'm a self-taught guitarist and my skills are probably average at best. And the music business is tough. There's nothing easy about it."
Tupelo Honey's new CD can be purchased at cdbaby.com and also at Shake it Records in Northside.
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Dynamic Wrestling Alliance Founded by Johnny Diamond and Hall of Famer Beautiful Bobby [Harmon] former WWE partner and Wrestling Hall of Famer with President Tony Baritone and Director of Operations Jaxon Breeze present a halloween charity event for the S/SGT Matt Maupin Yellow Ribbon Support Center Fundraising Project - "Monster's Ball Rock 'N Wrestlin" is a major event being held Saturday October 31st doors open 6:30pm bell-time 7:30pm! Rockin' concert... Big-time wrestling action! Music kicks off an hour before bell time rocking the house before bell time and during intermission with Trick or Treat with the stars of wrestling. *Huge Wrestling Card - 8 Monster Matches with big name stars! WWE's Rosey[Super Hero in Training], WWE & TNA' Sexy [ #1 of 5 most wanted] Sean Casey, WWE's first female [Hard Core] Champion Bobcat and former ECW Star and WWE hardcore champion Al Snow! Also Special Guest Federation, Shockwave Impact Wrestlings Chris McGraw, S.W.I. Champion Dameon Daniels, the undefeated Black Dragon, S.W.I. women's champion Lil' Naughty! D.W.A Tag-Team Championship contenders Pete & Keith are Bad News, D.W.A.stars Bad Attitude Brian Beech, Jake Omen, J.T. Stahr from Ring of Honor, Sumari, Princeton Travis, Evan [The Frontman] Demalice, and Trice [The $1,000,000 Marvel] and The Colonel w/ Beauregard Jefferson Davis! *Amazing Location - The Riverstar Sports and Entertainment Complex home of "Stompers Pro-Wrestling School is off Kellogg Ave, right next to Coney Island at the same I-275 exit! Tremendous venue, tons of parking and great food and drinks! *Family Fun - Monster's Ball is still a family Halloween event! All kids in costume get in for half price and kids dressed in costume or as their favorite wrestler could win a special prize! And during intermission, all kids have a chance to Trick or Treat with the superstars!
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There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
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1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
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“GAME OVER” for Cup & Saucer Café Current mood: melancholy Category: Life
We regret to announce the closing of Cup & Saucer Café after three and a half years in business. Call 513-544-7017 for information on buying the business. It was a good run for a mom & pop business, longer than many expected, especially considering that Marcy had a stroke just one month after we started. We had a lot of nice employees, customers, and entertainers but there were too many factors working against us. Maybe we’ll write a book about it when things calm down, but basically we had too many expenses, not enough income, and way too much stress. Health problems are the primary cause of failure of small business, and we had to bail out before it killed one or both of us. So everybody take care while we do the same. Some day we’ll get back to making Marcy Burgers, presenting great performers and taking photos of them. In the meantime keep in touch. We’d love for you to share your memories of Cup & Saucer and we’d also love to hear about your progress, especially if you got your start on our stage. Please leave comments on our page so everyone can share.
Hi . Come Celebrate my first few hours of being Married. Thats right, Married!. This Sunday the 28th at the Cock n Bull in Covington. 9:00ish Music by the Turkeys. Hope to see you there.
WAY TO GO KY, VA and WV - COMPILATION ALBUM. LINE UP CONTINUES TO GROW AS MUSIC PEERS UNITE TO MAKE MUSIC MATTER. Joining the growing line-up are. Shane devon, Calvin Ray, Allison Stafford, Ryan Ross, Melissa Morris, Morgan White, Mike Dahl, Lisa Crum, Alison Sky, Tyrone Cotton, Jeremy Adkins, Miranda Kissicle Deem, Moore And Preston, Kathleen Coffee, Tyler Warden, Patrick Michaels. What an honor to get to work with you all and to indroduce all to each others fan bases to spread the word and the music. More names to be listed on the compilation album soon. THANK YOU FOR USING THE GIFT TO MAKE A DIFFERANCE.
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