Quick Q & A with Carole King Songbook Artists
The Carole King Songbook performers include Brittany Ann, Natalie Acciani, Kat Quinn, Anna Dagmar, Allie Farris, and Meg Braun. In addition to delving deep into the Carole King songbook with songs such as “You’re So Fine,” “Some Kind of Wonderful,” “Up on the Roof,” “It’s Too Late,” “You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman,” and “You’ve Got a Friend,” each artist will perform one of their own Carole King-inspired originals.
Kat Quinn is an emerging singer-songwriter in the New York City music scene. She’s learning the ropes pretty quickly and has impressed a host of notables with her memorable songs and easy on-stage demeanor. You’d think she was born on stage . . . she makes it look that easy. She’s got two EPs to her name thus far but we predict a long and lasting career as she continues on and makes more and more waves within the acoustic music scene.
Meg Braun is an instrumental (pardon the pun) figure in the NYC world of singer-songwriters. She’s one of the encouraging voices who helped steer a weekly gathering of songwriters who would get together and work on their craft (and often share chips and dip). She’s been touring with several of those same songwriters doing a tribute of Joni Mitchell’s Blue album . . . but this year she’s joined forces to pay homage to the legendary Carole King.
Natalie Acciani describes her music as “country infused folk-rock” and that may be true but audience members have used the words “authentic, relevant and inspiring.” Natalie’s song lyrics as well as her blog, “Don’t Forget to Love Yourself” have motivated her listeners and readers alike. Her musical sensibility is apparent and it’s looking like nothing but a bright future for this young woman from New Jersey.
Legendary Philadelphia DJ, Gene Shay, says of Brittany Ann: “This young lady is the future of folk music.” Gene knows his stuff. We’re talking about a guy who presented the first appearance by Bob Dylan in Philadelphia in 1963 and whose interviews with artists like Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, and Jackson Browne are as famous as the songs they sing. So, yes . . . Brittany’s got some pretty good street cred. Brittany’s songs reach down deep; her lyrics are intimate and yet beckon for attention. Keep Brittany on your radar for sure.
Anna Dagmar is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter with several eclectic recordings in her music portfolio. Her music is a potpourri of jazz, classical, and folk-pop. It’s the best of all worlds. Her songs are like the proverbial onion that one can peel; you discover something new and different every time you listen. That’s what makes her music so fascinating.
Allie Farris writes intelligently crafted songs heavily influenced by the 1970s classic rock she listened to as a young girl; it’s seems only natural that she is now an inspiration to other young songwriters. Allie has found a home in Nashville after going to school in her native Texas and spending some time in Boston. Allie’s accolades continue to grow as does her discography. Allie’s contemporary piano-driven songs are melodic, thought-provoking and exceptionally memorable.
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