Sweetbird
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
contemporary folk/pop
Status:
Most recent release, 2B1 (2016)
See also:
Sweetbird's site
Comparisons:
Norah Jones, Cowboy Junkies
Covers/own material:
Mostly own; occasional covers
General comments:
The lead singer does indeed have a lovely, evocative voice. This is pretty folk/pop with an inspirational message (luckily the music is frequently more fun than that). (sophiagurley@hotmail.com)
Recommended first album:
Soul Fire is the first we've heard
Recordings:
- Free Spirit Reflection (2003)
- Soul Fire (2005)
- Shine (2007)
- The Great Life (2011)
- 2B1 (2016)
Soul Fire
Release info:
2005—Broadband Records—SB002
Availability:
See Sweetbird's site
Ecto priority:
Recommended for folk/pop fans
Group members:
Christine Yandell—vocals
Steve Waite—6- and 12-string acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin
Guest artists:
Paul Avgerinos—bass, cello, keyboards, vocalizations
Nick Bariluk—piano, keyboards
Don Harris—trumpet
Joe Meo—tenor sax, baritone sax
Matt Moadel—drums
John Widgren—pedal steel guitar
Produced by:
Paul Averinos and Sweetbird
Comments:
Swooping, lilting poppy vocals lift this album above the ordinary sugary realm of music with upbeat, spiritual messages. It does have a few cheeseball moments, like "A Time to Heal" but those are in the minority. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com)
Thanks to Sophia Gurley for work on this entry.
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