My tastes were formed and informed by Dylan, Peter, Paul and Mary, Joan Baez, The Byrds, Laura Nyro, and of course, Joni Mitchell, whose every recorded song I can probably sing, nuance for nuance, and will continue to remember long after I have forgotten my
children’s names and what I ate for breakfast. these songs, and many others, were born. I am now a glutton for writers who spark that flame in me, a feeling I have come to love and trust, the igniting for which I wait. It does not consist in my efforts. It may never come
again. - (Read more)

Charlotte Kendrick fuses elements of americana, country, and rock to create a unique voice in music. Her songs display a skill for catchy hooks, soothing melodies, and intimate lyricism, reminding listeners of Norah Jones and even Joni Mitchell. Incidentally, it was
after her Joni Mitchell cassette broke while in the Peace Corps that Charlotte started writing her own music. Since 2002, Charlotte has performed throughout the country at venues including The Bitter End, Jammin' Java, Club Passim, and The Hotel Cafe. She also plays
regularly at schools and colleges in New York and New England, where she is always well received. Working with producer/collaborator Dan Rowe, Charlotte released her debut album "I Get Stupid" in August 2003. The duo released a second album, "Live at the Roger
Smith", on July 1st in conjunction with a 100-day national tour. Charlotte Kendrick is sure to captivate audiences everywhere - whether live or permanently stuck in your stereo. - (Read more)

Chuck Cheesman - singer/songwriter, acoustic guitarist, and children's folk musician. I'm originally from the Chicago area, but I now make my home in Flagstaff, Arizona. Please visit my site to hear some samples of my music and download a couple free songs.

Singer-songwriter Fred Haring hails from north central Ohio. He wrote songs for a number of years, but never took it that seriously until he entered a battle-of-the-bands contest in college. His first entry (as a band) was unsuccessful, but coming back the next year as a singer-songwriter he took first place. Pouring himself more seriously into his music, he was signed in 1997 to the Grandma Katherine's Music record label. His first release, Ghosttowns and Kingdoms, spawned two radio singles, "Wear White to My Funeral" and "Hey Joe Carter", which achieved Top 30 radio airplay in their respective genres. The video for "Funeral" was also nominated for Independent Music Video of the Year, a category topped that year by Ani DiFranco. The radio success of the first album led to touring opportunities, and Fred played for nearly 15,000 people in a 12-month period. - (Read more)

The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter catches the Idaho musician in the midst of a radical transformation. While last year's The Animal Years had Ritter thinking about the state of the nation, his latest offering finds him pining for Joan of Arc, Calamity Jane and Florence Nightingale, all of whom seem to be stuck together in the belly of a whale, a la Jonah. He also manages to squeeze in a few admiring words about ladies¹ underwear‹and that¹s well before Ritter, backed by drums, bass and organ and cacophony, arrives at a rollicking chorus you might be able sing along with if you¹re quick enough to get all the words. - (Read more)