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Tift Merrit on tour

Just a heads-up for anybody who leans toward contemporary alt-country w rock & roll accent or for that matter who enjoys a tight band w strong vocals and harmonies, try to catch Tift and her band on her current tour. If you are not familiar w her music, think think Emy-Lou Harris in her days fronting the Hot Band. I saw them in a small club last Friday. She sings great, plays rhythm acoustic and electric guitar, and electric piano, and has an engaging stage presence. Backed by a drummer, bass/harmony vocals and outstanding lead electric guitar/pedal steel player. Highly recommended. Her web site says she is opening for Emy-Lou in Atlanta later this summer; now THAT would be a show.
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notec
407 posts
 
ANOTHER COUNTRY was a bit of a disappointment. Love her first two efforts. She's got a fabulous voice, is a very good singer/songwriter and is easy on the eyes. She "stole" SON VOLT's gtr player (Brad Rice) years ago touring - so I've let that go now... "I Am Your Tambourine" is my least fave of her songs tobesure.

That's a great picture of Tift on her latest "See You On The Moon." Can't wait to get my vinyl copy in the mail any day now...
nglazer
846 posts
 
Another Country is one of the great albums of the decade, lyrically, musically and vocally. The latest, See You on the Moon, is not quite its predecessor's equal, but outstanding in its own right. Tift Merrit has a unique, crystalline voice with excellent phrasing and rhythm. IMHO, she is enormously talented and painfully underecognized.

Neal
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swampwalker OP
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I've always loved her music but her stage presence and her band made it a top ten live music experience. I did not realize some of her work was available on LP. Gonna have to order them. Thx for the tip, Neal.
nglazer
846 posts
 
She was interviewed and performed live on WFUV in New York last night. delightful, thoughtful artist. They usually archive these under "Words and Music." WFUV.org. Great listener - sponsored station with a huge archive of their shows. They stream live.

Neal
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