Laura Cheadle
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
Bluesy, soulful pop
Status:
Most recent release, I'll Have a Blues Christmas (seasonal, 2015); most recent release of non-seasonal material, Where the Blues Hangs Out (2014)
See also:
Laura Cheadle's site
Comparisons:
Sheryl Crow, Sara Bareilles
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Laura Cheadle plays funky, bluesy, soulful pop and sings deeply, richly, evocatively, backed by skilled musicians, most of whom seem to be part of her (obviously very musical) family. She can rock out and sing soulful ballads—all have a funky, bluesy, soulful flavour. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com)
Recommended first album:
Falling In is the only one we've heard
Recordings:
- Maybe One Day (2003)
- Falling In (2006)
- Christmas Album (seasonal, c. 2006)
- Change (It's Alright) (2010)
- Living On (live, 2010)
- Bruised & Soothed (2014)
- Where the Blues Hangs Out (2014)
- I'll Have a Blues Christmas (seasonal, 2015)
Falling In
Release info:
2006
Availability:
See Laura Cheadle's site
Ecto priority:
Recommended
Group members:
Laura Cheadle—vocals, guitar
Guest artists:
James S. Cheadle—keyboards
Jimmy Lee Cheadle—lead guitar
Nick Cheadle—keyboards
Ben Smith—drums, percussion
Comments:
This album has a nice range, from funky love songs to bluesy rocking tunes. Stand-out tracks for me are the love song, "Perfect Design," the funky, soulful "Midst of Your Mystery," and especially the hidden, acoustic track, "Surrounded," which is just her and her guitar. This album is recommended for all fans of soulful, bluesy pop. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com)
Thanks to Sophia Gurley for work on this entry.
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