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Claire Lynch at the Coconino Center for the Arts : July 19, 2008
What does the Lucky Girl have to say about Claire Lynch and her astounding band of seasoned musicians?
I say we are about as lucky as lucky can be to have the likes of Claire Lynch grace the intimate stage of The Coconino Center for the Arts on July 19, 2008, at 8 pm. Please come out and support live music! In addition, on a personal note, this is a very special night for me as I inaugurate an official attempt at a career change that includes lots more music for me and you all! In response to hosting “the hillbilly angel” herself, we are having a “mountain chic” pre-party reception from 7-8 pm with food and wine for purchase — concept is open to interpretation! (Just be prepared for fun!) And — another stroke of luck — the Burnett Family Bluegrass Band will be opening.
What are others saying about Claire?
Claire Lynch has long been recognized as a creative influence in bluegrass music — first for her early years with Alabama’s Front Porch String Band (which was labeled as “a musical force to be reckoned with” by John Starling), and later for her superb singing and songwriting which have been recorded on five projects for Rounder Records. Two of those recordings were nominated for the Grammys and, among her many other nominations, a win was scored for “Female Vocalist of the Year” with IBMA in 1997.
In 2006, after a 6-year hiatus from touring, she landed on her feet again with New Day which enjoyed a run on the Bluegrass Album Chart reaching #2, while “Train Long Gone” topped the Bluegrass Song Chart at #1 for two consecutive months. Much of the credit was due to her touring and recording mates who comprise the Claire Lynch Band and are award winners themselves, including current bass player Mark Schatz.
Although Claire’s songwriting is an undeniable gift, it’s her “captivating,” “hillbilly angel” voice which has landed her spots on recordings from Linda Ronstadt to Dolly Parton and many in between. As one reviewer observed, “Claire’s is one of those rare voices which instantly reveals a beautiful personality and allows her to speak directly to your heart..."
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