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“Cowboy Junkies atmospherics with Fleetwood Mac and Aimee Mann pop sensibilities” – Mac McDonald/Monterey Herald “the up-and-coming duo emith have created a winning sound and style that is equally thought-provoking and catchy. Building from a folk, pop, and blues foundation, the versatile twosome wander easily from melodic, rootsy, organic creations to more ethereal, darkly cast ballads that dig into deeper emotional terrain… Gurr, who has toured with Elvin Bishop and Dr. John, plays guitar with the understated grace of Leo Kottke, infusing each selection with his own individuality while still working in service of the song. It’s not hard to see why Gurr and Ives have built a strong word-of-mouth buzz, particularly here in Southern California." - John Roos/OC Weekly emith’s “Ives [has a] haunting, lightly accented voice perfect for traditional Irish folk music, but also striking when their work crosses into other genres [and] explores tunes with more of a country and pop edge.” – editor’s pick, Monterey County Weekly “…a musical recipe that includes blues, folk, country and rock with some Celtic mysticism mixed in there…” Tom Martin, Elko Daily Free Press “…a sound that mixes the real clarity of Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins with the intricate lyrics of early Fleetwood Mac or Fairport Convention…” Judith Salkin, Desert Post Weekly emith is “rising fast” in LA’s “Acoustic Renaissance” – Larry Wines, Folkworks Founded in 2003 at a crossroads between Los Angeles and the infamous Inland Empire, emith (“the good life”) is an original fusion of the old and new, of humor and sadness, of the pristine and the profane. The band plays both as an acoustic duo, featuring new songwriter Carol Ann Ives on vocals and guitar, and veteran guitarist Stevie Gurr (Dr. John, Elvin Bishop, and others) on guitar, bass and harmonica, and also as a full band supplemented by a rotating group of favorites on bass, keyboards and drums. emith has recently completed their full-length studio album 13 Seasons, which is scheduled for release in Summer 2008. The album ranges from warm, lush rootsy pieces, through eccentric bohemian pop, all the way to epic ballads, and features a number of highly-respected LA-based players, as well as the production talents of bassist Sheldon Gomberg (Warren Zevon, Five for Fighting, Beck). The album is a follow-on to the limited release 2003 EP "Connecting". The duo will be appearing in the Midwest at Summerfest and then returning to the west coast in preparation for the album release. This will be their only Chicago appearance this summer. | |
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Uncommon Ground Past Show Dates | ||
| 2008-07-06 (93 days) | David Jennings Acoustic Ensemble | |
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