Whitney Rehr
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
Edgy alternative rock or folk/rock with occasional country, bluesy and jazzy elements. She herself calls it "alternative folk/rock".
Status:
Most recent release, truthcage, 1998
See also:
Whitney Rehr's home page, a little minimalist at present
Comparisons:
Early Jane Siberry? She's a hard one to pin down. (Neile)
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Whitney Rehr is certainly a talented songwriter and definitely knows how to present her songs effectively with sonic turns that go far beyond the usual verse-chorus-verse seen in most folk/rock. She also knows how to make effective use of her slightly reedy voice. Hard to know how to describe her music overall: I hear flickers of resemblances with other artists (some early Jane Siberry harmonies, some offbeat Cindy Lee Berryhill humour) but mostly this is pretty individual stuff. I recommend it to anyone interested in mellow folky atmospheric stuff that moves to boppy stuff, that moves to crunchy stuff, that moves.... (Neile)She's a great artist. Her alternative folk/rock is very addictive (I've listened to the album 5-6 times in 10 days). (alex.teitz@state.co.us)
Recommended first album:
truthcage only album to date
Recordings:
truthcage
truthcage
Release info:
1998--self-released
Availability:
Unknown, email artist for info at whit@earthnet.net
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended
Group members:
Whitney Rehr--vocals, guitar, percussion, microjammers, berimbau, car seat, yamaha vcovcavcf, vibratone, whistle
Guest artists:
Gloria Nelson--bass
Jason McMullen--guitar
Ann Biamonte--drums, opera vocals
David Johnson--percussion
Judson Stern Carusone--didjeridoo in "above the wreckage"
Jessica Chernila--rap vocals in "truthcage"
Produced by:
Whitney Rehr
Comments:
This is definitely intriguing. I enjoy listening to it a lot and highly recommend it--it also makes me look forward to hearing what she will do next. It's a creative album that ranges widely in style, but has a consistent tone. It seems self-assured but also explorative. I'm impressed. (Neile)
Further info:
She can be reached at whit@earthnet.net or for information & bookings, whit@emfpromo.com.
