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- "Carrie Elkin’s fourth release resounds with a sense of warm, earthy poetry that combines a strong folk/soul framework, her own sweet-toned but characterful vocals and quietly offbeat writing that never seems wilfully eccentric." Maverick
With the vocal fire of Patti Griffin and the lyrical rawness of Rickie Lee Jones, Carrie Elkin's songs are, at once, intimate yet universal, naked yet richly adorned. "Her voice is simply revelatory" says the venerable English music rag, Folkwax. "Elkin presents herself as one of the most accomplished of America's new songwriting
breed." Rock-n-Reel Magazine, UK.
A troubadour in the most classic fashion, Elkin has ridden a gypsy breeze of serendipity for the last ten years, landing for a time in Cleveland, Athens, Taos, Steamboat Springs, Colorado Springs and Boston, finally coming to settle in Austin, TX in the summer of 2007. Carrie was recently chosen as a Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist as well as a finalist for the prestigious NPR show, Mountain
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Carrie has been featured on both Bob Harris Country and Bobs Saturday show on BBC Radio 2 and reports healthy sales of the album in responce. You can get your copy here and/or add your self to her mailing list
I am delighted to hear my record "The Jeopardy of Circumstance" is making its way across the water and into your ears. It's never easy to brag about your own record, but I will tell you this, the project was made with an enormous amount of joy and goodness. I believe this shines through on each and every track. One of my favorite songwriters, Danny Schmidt, described the project like this:
"With the fire of Patty Griffin and the rawness of Rickie Lee Jones, Carrie Elkin's songs are, at once, intimate yet universal, naked yet richly adorned. The Jeopardy of Circumstance is an irresistibly joyful and spontaneous recording."
The recording is a combination of gospel, old country, rock, americana, and folk. I do believe it's more fun to listen to a record when you know a little bit of the meaning of each song and perhaps a little about the process of creating the song in the studio. Feel free not to read all my rambles. I suppose this is like watching the preview for a movie. Some folks enjoy not seeing a preview at all and some folks love to know what might happen. If you're more like the latter, I encourage you to read on. This is the first time I've attempted to really describe what's going on in each song. I hope you'll come along for the journey......
The record opens with a slow sort of ambient song called "Obadiah". If I were to write my own little bible story, this would be it. It's really about struggle with spirituality in general and how that takes it's toll in every aspect of life. It's also about wanting to talk about this issue and not being able to. It's sort of ironic really, because I still don't REALLY explain it in the song. So it goes.
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I am delighted to hear my record "The Jeopardy of Circumstance" is making its way across the water and into your ears. It's never easy to brag about your own record, but I will tell you this, the project was made with an enormous amount of joy and goodness. I believe this shines through on each and every track. One of my favorite songwriters, Danny Schmidt, described the project like this:
"With the fire of Patty Griffin and the rawness of Rickie Lee Jones, Carrie Elkin's songs are, at once, intimate yet universal, naked yet richly adorned. The Jeopardy of Circumstance is an irresistibly joyful and spontaneous recording."
The recording is a combination of gospel, old country, rock, americana, and folk. I do believe it's more fun to listen to a record when you know a little bit of the meaning of each song and perhaps a little about the process of creating the song in the studio. Feel free not to read all my rambles. I suppose this is like watching the preview for a movie. Some folks enjoy not seeing a preview at all and some folks love to know what might happen. If you're more like the latter, I encourage you to read on. This is the first time I've attempted to really describe what's going on in each song. I hope you'll come along for the journey......
The record opens with a slow sort of ambient song called "Obadiah". If I were to write my own little bible story, this would be it. It's really about struggle with spirituality in general and how that takes it's toll in every aspect of life. It's also about wanting to talk about this issue and not being able to. It's sort of ironic really, because I still don't REALLY explain it in the song. So it goes.
Medicine Music are proud publicists
for Carrie Elkin
Click logo for more info
The House Concert Hub
A house concert is a chance to experience music in a warm and intimate environment. perhaps even see a favorite artist in your own home. This is a place for artists guests and hosts to network
Carrie's room at Flyin Shoes Motel
Visit FLYINSHOES AMERICANA MOTEL
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Carrie's sweet list of goodness.....boston & beyond....
1. remembering my days playing in the subway2.time with neva....so amazing. 3. meeting with linda at the SESAC office in NYC. check out the view!4. meeting up with long lost cousin. awesome.5. recor...Carrie's sweet list goodness.....New Orleans, Folk Alliance, Nashville
1.Sweet time with Louis and Gina……including Beignet and chicory.2.Late night song circle in the Memphis Marriott…..3:30AM…….3.Seeing Nel’s Andrews "Hot August Nights" impersonation4.Leadbelly’s Family...Carrie's sweet list of goodness.....Houston, Huntsville and touring with Aimee Bobruk...
1. Anderson Fair on Valentines Day.....Tim's stinky roses and a fun fun show with Sam Baker and Aimee Bobruk.2. Breakfast in Houston......3. Travel with Aimee (look....there she is......under her swe...Carrie's sweet list of goodness.....DANNY'S NEW RECORD (and greg brown, too)
1. Danny receiving his new record in the mail!!! It’s beautiful. See......2. Listening to Danny’s new record straight out of the package.3. Talking with Greg Brown after very cool gig (his voice is t...Carrie's sweet list of goodness......San Francisco!
1. Gracious hosts Deidre and Kat!2. Meeting up with old friends. YES!3. Running through the Redwoods and reconnection with Tony and Chuck (ultra runner and complete bad ass. For real). 4. Playing a...Carrie Elkin's Videos
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