For all you Canadians...here is the link for ITUNES in Canada! Thanks for asking!
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/cathy-anne-mcclintock/id296272118
New Blog: Paul The Music Lover September 21, 2010
On my MP3 player today, the self-titled ablum by Cathy-Anne McClintock September 27th, 2010
The majority of my commercial radio career was spent playing Country music. This is rather amusing since I hated the stuff as a teen, but it was live radio, so I did it. It wasn’t long before I starting to like it, then really like and, and today (30 years later) there remains a soft spot in my heart for it.
When an artist, like Cathy-Anne McClintock comes along with well crafted, personal songs, and put them together in an album, I’m enjoying my time listening. She is based in Long Beach, California and names as influences: Alison Krauss, The Stanley Brothers, Larry Sparks, Great Big Sea, Tim O’Brien, Tony Rice, Trisha Gagnon, Trisha Yearwood, Sting, The Beatles, and U2.
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The Province Vancouver BC Canada
By John P. McLaughlin, Special To The Province August 24, 2010
She used to be Cathy-Anne Whitworth of the local acoustic/bluegrass band Tumbleweed that had such a great run through the 1990s. But then she met and married Texan Steven McClintock, a recording artist, record producer and songwriter who has had everyone from Tiffany to Pat Boone record his stuff.
And just like that she became Cathy-Anne McClintock and went to live in Long Beach, Calif., where the skies are sunny, the beer is crappy and the nearby sandy shoreline often hosts film crews doing take after take for CSI: Miami. She made babies — two — and tons of music.
The family seems to have nestled very nicely into the community of other young families, some of them there for a generation or two. That helps when she and Steven have to go on the road, leaving their seven-and 11-year-olds behind.
"When I go, I don't go for very long," says McClintock. "I have a really, really good, close network of friends that have kids the same age. It sounds huge, Long Beach, L.A., but where we are has a really small-town feel. We know all the parents really well and we're really good at the barter system, helping one another out."
They've also made a lot of friends in the L.A. acoustic music community, which is quite deep. As in any business, it all has as much to do with your abilities as the network of people you hang with. McClintock's sister, Trisha Gagnon — they were in Tumbleweed together — is playing bass and singing in world-renowned mandolinist John Reischman's backing band, the Jaybirds.
And then, of course, husband Steven has been producing and gigging all over the U.S. via Nashville and L.A. for years now, so he has a pretty impressive Rolodex. Which all goes to explain how McClintock has such an impressive group of guest players, Reischman and Gagnon included, on the self-titled album she released nine months ago.
For instance, Steven does a lot of work with Kyle Lehning, producer to Randy Travis, George Jones and many others. He's a good friend of acoustic music star and Grammy winner Tim O'Brien, which is how they got on her album. And Steven used to play in John Jorgenson's band — he's worked with everyone from Elton John to Streisand and is friends with major bluegrass fiddle star Stuart Duncan, which is how they were on the project.
Together with outstanding material and McClintock's signature vocal style, it makes for an excellent collection of songs. From that album, today's free download is the McClintock written duet with Great Big Sea's Alan Doyle, "No Matter What."
"I've always loved Great Big Sea," says McClintock. "I love Celtic music. When I wrote that song I thought, 'Oh my gosh, I would love it if Alan Doyle sang on this song.' Again, I met him through mutual friends, he's a really nice guy. I ended up opening for Great Big Sea at the House of Blues here. I wrote it about being in a moment when you're wanting to seek approval. And I thought it doesn't really matter, if you're happy doing what you're doing, then you're doing the right thing. That's it."
Download songs from these artists at theprovince.com/musicdownloads today and watch for more every Tuesday!
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Canadian Music Fest REVIEW: Cadillac Lounge
Cathy-Anne McClintock’s CMF set was a unique breath of fresh air, blending folk, country and bluegrass influences with pop and adult contemporary. I brought home her self-titled debut solo CD, which is stunningly produced by McClintock, who spent many years in Canadian bluegrass band Tumbleweed, and award-winning songwriter/producer Steven McClintock. The album has some pretty impressive contributors, including Grammy Award-winning bluegrass/folk legend Tim O’Brien and fellow Canadian Alan Doyle (Great Big Sea). The songs on the album and live show are honest and memorable, including “How Can We Be Friends,” “I Wanna Live Like That,” “Crazy Bout You” and her softer,gentler version of “Strong Enough” that Sheryl Crow made popular. This beautiful Canadian living in the U.S. seems to have already won a ton of awards internationally. “Who Knew” is another song of Cathy-Anne’s that made me wish I knew about this talent long before now, however, it definitely won’t be the last we see of her. - Diane Foy
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Power Source Magazine March 2010
Cathy-Anne McClintock and her husband/producer Steven McClintock were long time Nashville residents who have been living in California for several years now. She has also been a longtime favorite on Canada's country and bluegrass scene. This wonderful collection of 13 acoustic songs features Cathy-Anne's soulful alto soaring over well-constructed melodies and lyrics. Highlights include the song "I Wanna Live Like That" with Tim O'Brien and "Up", a song lovingly dedicated to Cathy-Anne's mother. "Crazy Bout You" is Cathy-Anne at her playful best, backed by Steven's sensational arrangement.
Phil Sweetland
Wow. This record takes a few minutes to sink in, but once you get into it, this self-titled record from McClintock is impactful! And I mean that. Incredibly soft-spoken through and through, this folk masterpiece takes the best aspects of pop music while still living in the stream-line world of contemporary folk. Her voice is doesn't try to blow you away, but she can sing, which is enough to match up to her incredible song writing. If you like what is coming out of the folk world today, this album could bring you to tears.
John Shelton Ivany, Top 21
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Tumbling past her tenure in country band Tumbleweed, this singer songwriter enlists Tim O’Brien to enrapture a more folksy element of the modern country spectrum with her charm. Not my usual territory, but something caught my eye.
MAXIMUM INK MUSIC MAGAZINE.
Cathy-Anne McClintock's self-titled album is very mellow and soothing. She has a light voice, but her lyrics are deep. The album consists of 13 tracks that are acoustic with her guitar.
"Strong Enough" is a witty sound that brings a smile upon anyone's face. Cathy-Anne sings, "Are you strong enough to be my man/nothing's true and nothing's right/ let me be alone tonight/ because you can't change the way I am." Cathy-Anne knows who she is and is looking for someone that can love her the way she is and be "man enough to be [her] man."
"How Can We Be Friends" touches the soft place whenever there is a breakup and one person suggests to be friends. It is difficult to become friends after being lovers. Cathy-Anne sings from experience as she sings, "How can we be friends/ everytime I see you/ my heart breaks again/ no matter what I do, there's no way I'm getting over you." It is a good song, but it can be depressing if you are going through that situation.
To lighten up the mood, "Crazy About You" is a song that lists the things she likes and loves about a guy. It is a cute song and her voice fits with the lyrics. She starts off by saying, "I like the way you brush your hair/ I like the little tattoo you wear/ I like the way you smile at me and never watch football on tv," and then the list goes on and on.
Overall, I am not a big fan of bluegrass music, but her album gave me a chance to see what that genre of music was all about. For those fans of bluegrass, here is an album you may enjoy.
CELEBRITY CAFE. Lawnada Johnson Rating: 3.50Stars (out of 4)
McClintock’s latest single “Crazy ‘Bout You” recently received a Hollywood Music in Media Award nomination. Over the summer, it heated up the Country and Hot AC charts in Canada and Europe, and was featured as the Free Track Of The Week on Puretracks Canada.
SOUTHWESTFLAIR.COM
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What gives a normal song the oomph it takes to be noticed by the eartaster? It differs on every song, but this one was easy. I was bouncing along with the song thinking about its upbeat lyrics and low key presentation and out of nowhere two words were whispered, “trust me”. The lyrics are simple, yet within that simplicity is much wisdom. “I wanna learn from my mistakes, I wanna give back what I take.” The shout-out tune is Strong Enough. Yep, that one. When Ms Crow sings with her strong blasting voice the message is clearly ‘I’m a strong woman, can you take me on?’ Cathy-Anne has a totally different approach – she’s being extremely honest about all her weaknesses, but isn’t shouting proudly about them. She approaches them as a fact of being a woman – there’s going to be times she’s hard to live with. Knowing these truths, all she wants is consistency in her man. Cathy-Anne takes a powerful song and turns it inwards showing a completely different depth in its poetry. A quiet album, with a tasty back-up band that never overwhelms.
EARTASTE
The music industry is filled to capacity with people who sing songs… but very few singers. It is over flowing with people who write
songs…but very few songwriters. Cathy-Anne McClintock is blessed to be a gifted songwriter who sings like a bird!
JOE WOOD - Past Board Member Canadian Country Music Association / Owner RDR Music Group
With a breath of Canadian fresh air, Cathy-Anne effortlessly stakes her claim on this album, without the need for comparison.
Elegance and soul.
FRED MOLLIN - Grammy & Juno Award winning record producer, film and TV composer
Cathy Anne's music features so many of her folk, celtic, and country influences that it’s hard not to find something for everyone on her CD’s
and in her shows. That said, Cathy-Anne's voice is the highlight for me. It was a pleasure to sing with her.
ALAN DOYLE - Great Big Sea
Writing music reviews can be little over whelming and can make you feel like you are slogging through mud. There is always a pile of CD containing envelopes on my desk.In those envelopes you will find garnets, sapphires, rubies, emeralds and pearls. If you are like me there are a few you will say you don’t have time to review. Those are the reviews you can’t bring yourself to write. An honest review would be, “someone should have loved you enough to say don’t record that”.
Then it happens you open the envelope pop in the CD and you hear an exquisite voice. You realize you have fished a perfect diamond out of that envelope pile. In this case it is the voice of Cathy-Anne McClintock.
Now for the disclaimer: I listen almost exclusively to hip hop and rap. It would never have occurred to me to listen to Cathy-Anne McClintock.
I like to review the CDs in the car when we travel. At times my husband has accused me of torturing him and my son won’t get into the car with me and a bag of CD’s. This time my husband was happy that I was listening to “descent music”. However, somewhere around the hundredth time I played Cat hy-Anne McClintock’s CD he asked me to put in a different CD. Later when I forced my son to listen, my husband automatically played my favorite tracks. He had the track numbers memorized! Ok, I might have played the songs too many times.
One the members of a band called Prylosis said he didn’t want their CD to be a “run on sentence.” I knew exactly what he meant. Sometimes you can’t tell when one song ends and another begins. Cathy-Anne McClintock’s self titled CD is definitely not a run on sentence. Each track stands on it’s own while keeping the over feel of the CD.
It was difficult with this CD to narrow down my remarks to one or two songs, but I will try. “How Can We Be Friends” starts playing and you are no longer in your car. It is nightfall and a warm ocean breeze is blowing through your hair. It is eyes closed slow dancing alone, margarita in hand, tears just below the surface. Cathy-Anne’s voice gently touches that bittersweet memory in a part of your heart that never really heals.
“I Want To Live Like That” My favorite song on the CD calls you to sing along. This song is a “headset turned up to the hearing loss range” song. It’s a flowing skirt, eyes closed and that guy that makes you dizzy when he is a little too close. Cathy-Anne with Tim O’Brien sweeps you in and you are forced to hit replay. It quickly became my “play it over and over until someone around you snaps and threatens to hurt you” song.
“Are You Strong Enough To Be My Man”. At home this song would be the moment that can only comes when you are happy, alone and dancing around with the freedom that no one is ever allowed to see. Cathy-Anne’s voice is perfect. Everything about this song is perfect.
“Crazy About You” is FUN! This is a perfect “car dance” song. It is that high you get thinking about “him”. “It’s what you do to me, oh how you see through me, I think that I’ve lost my mind” Oh yes, we have all had one of those guys.
“All The Time” This is a lying in the sun, singing at the top of your lungs song, in my case badly and off key. Cathy-Anne’s voice is dreamy and relaxing. Hopefully, the guy in this song is the one that you were thinking about when you were singing “Crazy About You”
Step back in music history and you will find a tradition of artists recording gospel music. (Elvis is the first artist that comes to mind.) With the last track McClintock follows the time honored tradition and adds a hymn to her work. Cathy-Anne touched the little girl that I had almost forgotten. The one that loved going to all night sings at our church. My favorite music quote is by Edgar Watson Howe he wrote, “When people hear good music, it makes them homesick for something they never had, and never will have.” surely he was anticipating “Treat His Children Kind” and how it would make me feel.
I could go on about this CD and Cathy-Anne McClintock’s voice all day, but it is time to put fan girl back in her cage. Later in the week I will post the phone interview I had with Cathy-Anne’s and her bio.
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Currently making a major splash in the indie Folk/Americana market with her self-titled debut on 37 Records, emerging singer/songwriter Cathy-Anne McClintock's incredible musical journey inspires people everywhere to echo the title of her best known song “I Wanna Live Like That.”
Who wouldn’t?
The track, which she recorded on her album as a duet with Grammy winning bluegrass/folk legend Tim O’Brien, has appeared on Disney Channel, HBO/Showtime and has been recorded and released over 30 times by a vast array of international independent recording artists. She’s also been featured in Billboard, The Record and Marquee magazine.
Exclusive Magazine recently caught up with Cathy-Anne and asked her all sorts of wonderful questions - including one about penguins!
Your music has it’s roots in folk, country and bluegrass. Who were your musical influences growing up and how many still factor into your music today? "When I was a kid my mom payed us a lot of Dolly Parton, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Conway Twitty and Emmy Lou. Through my teens it was U2, the Beatles, Sting....then my older sister introduced me to bluegrass and folk. Tim O'Brien, the Stanleys, Alison, Tony Rice, the Osbournes, Larry Sparks...it was pretty much done. I was hooked. They all factor somewhere in there today. Music is kind of like that for me. Kind of like osmosis."
You’ve just released your self-titled debut album. As an up-and-coming artist, how would you describe the sound and style of your music? "I would say a pop/folk/bluegrass fusion...for lack of better description...but totally acoustic."
Your new single “Up” is gaining attention from those in the Bipolar Disorder community. You drew on your own personal experiences with the disease in order to write the song, tell us a little about this "I grew up with a mom that was(is) bi polar but we never knew it. "Labels" weren't so freely handed out then. I just knew that sometimes she was really creative, fun and energetic until suddenly she wanted to be alone in her room for long periods of time, usually in tears. There was no way to console her."
"It continued like this for as long as I can remember...even today. I really feel for those and the families of those who are living through it. I used to think that I couldn't relate to that lady 'pushing around the shopping cart talking to herself' but now I know without a doubt that the only difference between her and my mom is relentlessly supportive adult children and God. Simple."
You spent 10 years working with the award-winning Canadian Bluegrass band, Tumbleweed. Why did you decide that it was time for you to venture out into a solo career? "We all knew it was time. Everyone in the group was ready to explore their own thing. We learned alot from one another and had some great experiences. I even documented one of the tours in Europe on video on our Tumbleweed compilation last year called The Collection. Great fun and even more fun looking back at it."
When someone thinks of the roots of Bluegrass music, Canada isn’t the first place to come to mind! So tell us, how did a Canadian born girl get into the Bluegrass scene? "I was in the tenth grade and my parents split up. I started spending more time with my older sister (8 yrs older). I say that because she had kind of taken on the role of parent and nurturer at that time in my life when I really needed it. She decided she wanted to learn how to play the banjo(!!) of all things. As most teenagers where I grew up I thought that was an unusual choice! Then she took my friend Susanne and I to our first bluegrass festival."
"That's how it started...she continued to play me very interesting music that I'd never before heard, ever! We started to go to a bluegrass club in Vancouver where people would go and just jam. We met a couple of musicians, formed a casual group for fun, entered a songwriting contest, won recording time...(my sister, Trisha, wrote the tune) it went from there."
Your music has been featured on several television shows, including the Disney’s “Knock First” and HBO. How have these opportunities help gain exposure from your music? "Alot of kids have heard the songs and I've had a fair number of young artists record one of them in particular. An original tune called 'I Wanna Live Like That' has been a favorite. I think people of all ages can really relate to the message. The song has been recorded almost 40 times. Crazy eh?"
Indeed ... and so just how easy or hard is it to create a new, vibrant, wanted-by-the-public sound that both builds on and surpasses the musical wonderments and accomplishments that preceded it within the industry? "Gosh, maybe I can answer that if or when it ever happens! Ha ha. My goal has never been to surpass those who've inspired me...build on? Sure. I think I've been influenced by some amazing artists and people. In the end it comes down to the fact that hopefully we all (songwriters) have a different perspective on life that we can bring to the table. In doing that I hope someone who hears mine will be able to relate, be inspired even feel better for having come across it."
Your sister, Trisha Gagnon, is the bass player in the Juno nominated Bluegrass band, The Jaybirds. Clearly, you come from a very musical family; tell us a little more about the encouragement you had towards music in your youth "Well...that won't take long! We sang a bit in church, I played a little clarinet..listened to my sister sing alot of Bonnie Raitt and Carole King tunes. Trisha's always been a great singer. I think it's how she 'got away'. She influenced me without even knowing it and has always been a huge blessing in my life. I was never one of those kids that 'performed for everyone on the coffee table'! My confidence came later...the more I realized that what I had to say could matter."
You’re currently playing a three-date festival that runs until August 24th in Laguna Beach, California. What is your favorite part about playing lives shows and what can fans expect from a Cathy Anne Mcclintock live set? "Well, they can expect to hear a great, talented group of players called the 'Valley Boys', they can expect to have some fun and to see us have some fun too! My favorite part of playing live is seeing the people out there smiling, listening, laughing...just seeing different responses from folks and talking with them after is great."
If asked to record one for charity, what '80s (and possibly cheesy!) pop/rock song would you love to cover today and why? "Hmmm. That's a tough one. This one's far from cheesy... I think 'Sunday Bloody Sunday' by U2. They were a huge influence with me...you may not hear it in my music (!) but they really were. I was about 12 years old and I loved how Bono would say exactly what was on his mind and not give a crap what people would say about it. He wanted to make things better and bring attention to issues that mattered. I remember begging my dad to let me play it on my way to school as we drove for 45 minutes with the deal that he'd be able to listen to classical and CBC Canada the whole way home! Whatever it took!! I had a strong feeling they were special even at that age."
Lastly, and throwing you a journalistic curve ball, Exclusive Magazine loves Penguins do you? Who doesn't love penguins? "Seriously though...'The March of the Penguins' was one of the most amazing documentaries I've ever seen. I'm a true animal lover and their story is unbelievable. Creation floors me."
Exclusive Magazine
Beautiful. What describes the music that flows from Cathy-Anne McClintock’s lips and out through your speakers? Beautiful. Track one carries a pop cross over appeal that isn’t overpowering enough to be formulated but just flows along against the Spanish styled guitar. Track 6, No Matter What, has a heavy Irish folk feel to it that is perfectly cast against the duet of McClintock and Great Big Sea singer Alan Doyle (this track is pure magic). There is just an abundance of gems that fill this album and gives it an epic never ending hold on every part of you as you listen and long to listen again once the album ends.
There are a lot of factors as to why I fell hard for this album. Like I mentioned earlier it just has a cross over appeal. My seasoned ear hears so much within the 13 great tracks that are both their own world and yet familiar. Track 3, So American, reminds me so much of Jason Mraz’s work from his Waiting For My Rocket To Come album. Track 5, Hey, is reminiscent of Blues Traveler. I mean there is just this familiarity in there that brings out so much connection but there is also such a rich sea of sound that takes hold of you from the carefree tone of the fiddle to the compassionate delivery of lyrics by McClintock and the many guests and players included on the album (including her husband and producer Steven McClintock). Simply an amazing album that deserves to be unearthed by all. Enjoy.
Shakefire.com
Für ihr erstes Album hat sich Cathy-Anne McClintock ein starkes Team gesucht. So finden sich als Duettpartner Leute wie Tim O’Brien und Alan Doyle, in der Musikszene respektiert und bekannt für ihr Können, wieder. Die Musikrichtung auf dem Album wechselt zwischen Country und Folk, kein schlechter Ansatz für ein Erstlingswerk. Das Album selber wurde von Ehemann Steven McClintock produziert.
For her first Album Cathy-Anne McClintock gathered a strong Team around her. So you can find Duet partners like Tim O’Brien and Alan Doyle, respected and known for their knowledge in the Music scene. The Music genre on the Album changes between Country and Folk, good first piece of work. The Album itself was produced by her husband Steven McClintock.
Great team!
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Translation by Charlotte Bailey-Smith
I’m shocked that I haven’t heard of Cathy-Anne before after hearing the song called “I Wanna Live Like That”. This is music that is real and full of emotion. This is no pretentious country artist, Cathy is the real deal. She is taking this music closer to it’s roots. With the fiddle, acoustic guitar, stand-up bass and overall fantastic musicianship, this is what music is all about, and the country music scene should embrace artists like this.
“I Wanna Live Like That” is a slow, soothing song featuring great harmonies and it is track two off of her latest self-titled release. Cathy-Anne has gotten well deserved recognition over the years by being featured on Disney, HBO and in Billboard and other magazines. Creating music since 1991, Cathy-Anne is a seasoned artist and I am surprised that she doesn’t get even more exposure.
IndieShows.net Blog
Swooningly lovely. A gentle acoustic confection that boasts a soaring, wafting melody, plus meaningful lyrics and Tim’s perfect shadowing harmony vocal. Cathy-Anne McClintock is a singer-songwriter to keep an eye on.
Robert K. Oermann, MUSIC ROW MAGAZINE (Dec 19, 2008)
Very nice. Heard the whole CD again and man you guys did a nice job, love that So American song, that is a stone cold hit! Love that song!
Ron Irving, TWO BLUEBIRDS (December 22, 2008)
Wow Cathy-Anne is a kick ass singer! good work!!! Come down to Georgia.
Bruce Burch, Director of Music Program University of Georgia/Former head of Creative at EMI PUBLISHING (December 15, 2008)
Canadian folkies have played major roles in the LA music scene for decades, and now Cathy-Anne McClintock’s self-titled solo debut shows that she’s poised and honored to follow their path.
PHIL SWEETLAND, Music and Radio contributor, The New York Times (Dec 16, 2008)
This is the project she's long wanted to put together and it's very much worth the wait.This is lovely stuff make room, Alison Krauss.
John P. McLaughlin, VANCOUVER PROVINCE
I am completely impressed and proud to have been a part of this CD. You have created a piece of work that stands on its own in every way. It has complete musical integrity. It has pop sensibility. I Wanna Live Like That is great! That is a great team there.
GRAMMY AWARD WINNER Jim Nunally, Jaybirds
Vocal perfection without frills or pretence. Intoxicatingly sweet, honest bluegrass music that will simultaneously break your heart with musical beauty and patch it up again with silent strength. Never before has a hurtin’ song made you so glad to be alive.
Katherine monk, VANCOUVER SUN music critic
The only Canadian bluegrass videos we’ve ever played….nice to see someone playing the music the way it began so well and so well produced.
CMT Music Director, quoted from BILLBOARD MAGAZINE
I’ve listened to the Osbornes, the Louvins and the Everlys. Now Tumbleweed steps up to the mic to completely captivate me with that magical ingredient. Gosh I do like it.
George Lunn, Manager for CHET ATKINS
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D.A. here....
You may not know me, but I spent about 25years as an “on-air personality” a/w/a programming and music director in small to medium market radio. My career spanned a period when radio stations were still relatively independent and didn’t depend $$ on some consultant in Texas to run the format and pick the music. I’ve listened to tens of thousands of songs (TOP 40 songs, tens of thousands of times!) in numerous formats...including country.
I bring an educated “ear” to this review of Cathy-Anne McClintock’s self-titled album. BUY IT! NOW!
Understand that I don’t know Cathy-Anne or her history. I don’t know who the musicians are other than what she proffers on her liner notes. But I know quality songwriting, musicianship and vocal stylization when I hear it...and this album has all that.
The first cut, “How Can We Be Friends” is a bonafide hit. If “poignance” and “power” are words that you’re capable of mentally conjoining, this song will stay with you a long time. I’ve listened to it at least 40 times, and now my 5year old daughter refers t o it as “the song.” “Let’s listen to the song, Daddy!”
This is an acoustic album, with bluegrass roots. None of the songs would qualify as traditional bluegrass, but “Friends” has mandolin and guitar accompanying Cathy-Anne’s vocals, while other tracks include some “fiddle”, stand-up bass, banjo, some very understated percussion. These are bluegrass musicians who know their “licks” but appear to have lent their talents to a special - un-blue-grass - endeavor.
Cathy-Anne McClintock is a quality work. Invest your hard earned cash well and BUY IT!
That’s all for now! ‘Til tomorrow, this is D.A. the Rock and Roll DJ signing off and reminding you as always ...”hang loose, hang tough and of course, be sure to brush!”
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