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Location middle of nowhere, Iowa, US
Profile Views: 289112
Last Login: 1/10/2012
Member Since 6/23/2005
Website www.pietabrown.com
Record Label RED HOUSE RECORDS
Type of Label Indie
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Bio
.. ..ab7cfff8849e9b18b1339a14f34ceb92.... .. .. ..PIETA BROWN - BIOGRAPHY ...... Straight out of the heartland comes Pieta Brown. The daughter of two preacher's kids, her early upbringing in Iowa was in a rural outpost with no furnace or running water. There, Pieta was exposed to traditional and rural folk music through her father, Greg Brown, the now beloved Midwestern folk singer. Later, while living with her mother in Alabama during her formative years, Pieta drew on and expanded these influences and began writing poetry and composing instrumental songs on piano. .. .. By the time she left home at 18, Pieta had lived in at least 17 different houses and apartments between Iowa and Alabama. Staying true to the disjointed lifestyle of her childhood she wandered from the West Coast to the East. Each locale left its mark on her, accounting for an artist who brings together the unvarnished humility of Loretta Lynn, the honest modern rock punch of P.J. Harvey, the hipster swagger and poetry of Cat Power, and the airy sophistication of Feist. And, coloring it all, a deep abiding saturation in folk and blues that’s beyond her years. All of this, yet she has her own distinctive style, lyrical substance, and voice. .. .. After releasing two critically acclaimed albums in the last four years--Remember the Sun (2007) and In the Cool (2005)--Pieta has now signed with Red House Records. A natural addition to the label’s awardwinning roster, she spent her early childhood in the very red house that gave the label its name. On her label debut Shimmer she delivers 7 stripped-down tracks of soulful alt-country songs recorded by legendary producer Don Was (Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Rolling Stones). .. .. Steadily gaining attention across musical genres, the Iowa-based songwriter has toured with John Prine, Ani Difranco, Calexico, J.J. Cale, Iris Dement and Mason Jennings, among others. Pieta is currently touring in support of her new EP and is recording a new full-length studio album, due for release in spring of 2010. For the latest news, visit www.pietabrown.com. .. .. ..PIETA BROWN - IN THE PRESS ...... “Self-styled poetess, folk goddess and country waif, Pieta’s music resonates with a seductive simplicity and lyrical grace” — BBC .... “moody, ethereal” — NPR .. .. “a young artist with vision, intensity, and the talent to combine them into compelling music.” — Amazon.com .. .. “Ms. Brown’s sleepy voice and clear-eyed songs impress the most.” — Wall Street Journal .. .. “A joy to behold and to be heard...remarkable” — PureMusic.com .. .. “down-right assertive stylings...tightly written lyrics” — Sing Out! .. .. “..a songwriter of great depth…" -- Indie911.com .... .............. -
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Pieta Brown: vocals, guitars, wurli, piano...often tours with Bo Ramsey: electric guitars...& Jon Penner: bass .. .. BOOKING INQUIRIES: The Rosebud Agency.. Michael Morris: michaelm@rosebudus.com -
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............ ...."Faller" from 'One and All' - recorded live on Music Fog .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...."Calling All Angels" from 'One and All' - recorded live on Music Fog .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....The Making of 'One and All' - video by Sandy Dyas.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....pieta brown and skyrocket - video by Sandy Dyas.... .. .. .. .. .. ......30 Minute Music Hour -- Pieta Brown performs "West Monroe".... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..even when...pieta with benson ramsey of the pines.... .. .. .. .. .. ......
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"the best songs on One and All are clearly built to last, and Brown delivers them with a style and a sensuality that’s all her own...."— PopMatters
"Brown is a wonderful songwriter. Mixing folk, country, rock and a bit of blues, her work is full of wonderful imagery and moods."— Vintage Guitar
"She has THAT kind of voice—intimate, raw, and enveloping."— Chicago Reader
"Among the top tier of songwriters today..."— FAME (Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange
"a gem" - iTunes
“..a songwriter of great depth…" -- Indie911.com
Member Since:
June 23, 2005Members:
Pieta Brown: vocals, guitars, wurli, piano...often tours with Bo Ramsey: electric guitars...& Jon Penner: bassBOOKING INQUIRIES: The Rosebud Agency
Michael Morris: michaelm@rosebudus.com
Influences:
All of you...
Sounds Like:
"Faller" from 'One and All' - recorded live on Music Fog
"Calling All Angels" from 'One and All' - recorded live on Music Fog
The Making of 'One and All' - video by Sandy Dyas
pieta brown and skyrocket - video by Sandy Dyas
30 Minute Music Hour -- Pieta Brown performs "West Monroe"
even when...pieta with benson ramsey of the pines
30 Minute Music Hour -- Pieta Brown performs "West Monroe"
even when...pieta with benson ramsey of the pines
