December has been a busy month--so here are a few (3) news items:
1. Thank yous are in order--to everyone at WAMC's Performance Place, especially host Michael Eck, for welcoming me so warmly. A big thanks to David Malachowski as well for making it happen. AND thanks especially to everyone who was listening.
If you missed the show, don't worry. A copy should be appearing in the archives on the WAMC website in the next couple of weeks: www.wamc.org.
2. More shows! I've got a couple new performances on the schedule:
Pete's Candy Store (brooklyn)~Tuesday, January 15 11pm
Parkside Lounge (lower east side)~Monday, February 11 7:30 pm
if we are lucky we will be graced with special guest Bill Harlow on banjo. more info to come.
3. My first review, by David Malachowski in the Daily Freeman:
Sweeney's sound lonesome, and that's a good thing
You may never have heard a sound so lonesome and bleak as Kate Sweeney. Not that that's a bad thing.
After stunning a crowd at the Colony Café a few months ago, the Athens, Ga., singer-songwriter now based in New York City has released her first EP produced by D. B. Leonard.
Leading off with the haunting "Lonesome," Sweeney says a lot with few words, and isn't afraid of space and even silence. In a way, she's a female Ralph Stanley (if such a thing was possible): simple, stark, powerful and unforgettable.
"Appletree" describes in detail her lover's hands and ways in an always literary manner. Leonard's spare production offers little intrusion, and allows Sweeney room to breathe, pull the listener in and work her magic. One of the most unique and original voices to come along in years, Sweeney can steal your heart and break it in the same instant.
Sweeney can be seen at various regional gigs, and be heard Dec. 12th on WAMC on Performance Place.
Visit www.myspace.com/katesweeney and http://www.sadbirdmusic.com/ for music and more information.
(online version at http://www.dailyfreeman.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19092827&BRD=1769&PAG=461&dept_id=81976&rfi=6)(many million thanks to Mr. Malachowski for being so glowing and well-written all at the same time)
Ok that's it. Have the happiest of holidays!
Kate Sweeney
