Each of these Tres Chicas were members of justly lauded bands in the 1980s and 1990s: Lynn Blakey with Oh OK, Let's Active, and most recently Glory Fountain; Caitlin Cary with Whiskeytown; and Tonya Lamm with Hazeldine. Formed after a chance encounter in Raleigh, North Carolina, the trio has a wealth of self-penned songs on which to showcase their gorgeous harmony vocals. This debut release outshines other such talent-packed ensembles, embracing everything from gospel harmonies to front-porch singalongs. Instead of coming off as a revolving centerstage, the three are so fully present on every song that each of their individual compositions bears the stamp of the whole group. Their guitars and violin are joined by occasional keyboards and a spare rhythm section (including producer Chris Stamey on bass). Covers of Loretta Lynn ("Deep As Your Pocket") and George Jones ("Take the Devil Out of Me") show a glimpse of their roots, but their original material stands near-equal to that of their forebears. --David Greenberger
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Sweetwater
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Sweetwater
Sweetwater Manufacturer: Collector's Choice ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000A7BB5G Release Date: 2005-10-04 |
Tracks:
- Motherless Child
- Here We Go Again
- For Pete's Sake
- Come Take A Walk
- What's Wrong
- In A Rainbow
- My Crystal Spider
- Rondeau
- Two Worlds
- Through An Old Storybook
- Why Oh Why
Product Description
1. Motherless ChildgiHere We Go Again
2. For Pete’s Sake
3. Come Take a Walk
4. What’s Wrong
5. In a Rainbow
6. My Crystal Spider
7. Rondeau
8. Two Worlds’ Through an Old Storybook
9. Why Oh Why
Format: CD
Customer Reviews:
WOODSTOCK'S BEST KEPT SECRET.......2007-03-08
Sweetwater.......2007-01-03
My favorite song on this CD is "Motherless Child"...the vocals are top notch...good old band "Sweetwater"...thanks for the inspiring music and ground breaking statements.
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Sweetwater
Tres Chicas Manufacturer: Yep Roc Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00023NDK4 Release Date: 2004-06-29 |
Tracks:
- Sweetwater
- Heartbeat
- Foot Of The Bed
- Deep As Your Pocket
- Am I Too Blue
- Desire
- When You Sleep
- When Was The Last Time
- In A While
- Take The Devil Out Of Me
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Each of these Tres Chicas were members of justly lauded bands in the 1980s and 1990s: Lynn Blakey with Oh OK, Let's Active, and most recently Glory Fountain; Caitlin Cary with Whiskeytown; and Tonya Lamm with Hazeldine. Formed after a chance encounter in Raleigh, North Carolina, the trio has a wealth of self-penned songs on which to showcase their gorgeous harmony vocals. This debut release outshines other such talent-packed ensembles, embracing everything from gospel harmonies to front-porch singalongs. Instead of coming off as a revolving centerstage, the three are so fully present on every song that each of their individual compositions bears the stamp of the whole group. Their guitars and violin are joined by occasional keyboards and a spare rhythm section (including producer Chris Stamey on bass). Covers of Loretta Lynn ("Deep As Your Pocket") and George Jones ("Take the Devil Out of Me") show a glimpse of their roots, but their original material stands near-equal to that of their forebears. --David GreenbergerCustomer Reviews:
Wow..........2004-09-01
Super blend of three alt.country/rock female voices.......2004-08-01
Better yet, all tres of the Chicas write, apart and together, providing a disc full of songs that match up to their finely selected covers of Lucinda Williams' "Am I Too Blue," Loretta Lynn's "Deep as Your Pocket," and George Jones' "Take the Devil Out of Me." Particularly fetching originals include Blakey's country rock title tune, Cary's waltz-time "Desire," and the group-written "When Was the Last Time." Chris Stamey's production is typically uncluttered and elegant, putting the focus on the voices, with dabs of instrumental talent from the group and selected guests. Tres Chicas' debut not only captures their musical harmony, but their deep personal friendships. Such kinship (rather than just group membership) is rare to begin with, but connecting it to a studio recording - and on a debut! - is a feat accomplished by just a lucky and talented few.
It don't Get Much Better Than This.......2004-07-10
Tres Sweet.......2004-07-09
MOVING!.......2004-07-09
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Live at Sweetwater 2
Hot Tuna Manufacturer: Eagle Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002YLDLE Release Date: 2004-10-05 |
Tracks:
- Hesitation Blues
- Dime For Beer
- Trial By Fire
- Death Don't Have Mercy
- 99 Year Blues
- San Francisco Bay Blues
- Too Many Years
- Blue Moon Of Kentucky
- Ain't Got No Home (With Happy Traum)
- Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
- Walkin' Blues
- Third Week In The Chelsea
- My AK-47
- Parchman Farm
- Folsom Prison Blues
Customer Reviews:
COOKIN' SOME TUNA.......2005-09-30
This is three piece "Acoustic" Tuna with Jorma singing and playing guitars, Jack (Eyebrows) Casady on Bass Guitar and Michael Falzarano on Guitars, mandolin, harmonica and vocals. Pete Sears joins on Piano, Bob Weir brought his guitar along and sings also as does Maria Muldaur.
"Hesitation Blues" is the opener and it's a good one, the groove is relaxed and Jorma is in excellant voice, the sound of these tapes are as good as live recordings get...Fantastic sounding Mix, this one sparkles crystal clear.
Next is "Dime For Beer" an old Jelly Roll Morton blues number with Michael's mandolin playing the piano parts and it fits the acoustic setting well. "Trial By Fire" sounds brand new done this way (way different from Airplane versions). A steller "Death Don't Have No Mercy" was my favorite cut from the original release but on this Expanded Edition there is lot's of competiton with the bonus cuts added in. But "Death" is still great with some fine Piano from Pete Sears, this one is not to be missed.
The bonus cuts added to this CD bring the running time up to 74 minutes and "Too Many Years" was one of the tracks added and it's my favorite here, best version of this one yet.
Happy Traum is the guest on "Ain't Got No Home" and Bob Weir turns up on "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl". A rare "Blue Moon of Kentucky" is included with a Bayou Accordian solo and killer Dorbo, this is a way different sound for the boys. "Chelsea" is good, but I have never heard a bad version of this Airplane classic. Things come to a close with "My AK 47", "Parchman Farm", and Tuna's take on "Folsom Prison Blues".
Any Tuna Fan should own "Sweetwater One" & "Sweetwater Two", Hot Tuna is a part of Bay Rock History and they are just as important as The Dead or The Airplane (even if they never achieved the "cult worship" of those two groups) ROCK ON HOT TUNA !!!
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Just for You
Sweetwater Manufacturer: Collector's Choice ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000A7BB5Q Release Date: 2005-10-04 |
Tracks:
- Just For You
- Day Song
- Windlace
- Compared To What
- Song For Romeo
- Without Me
- Look Out
Product Description
1. Just For You
2. Day Song
3. Windlace
4. Compared to What
5. Song for Romeo
6. Without Me
7. Look Out
Format: CD
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Live at Sweetwater
Hot Tuna Manufacturer: Eagle Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002YLDKK Release Date: 2004-10-05 |
Tracks:
- Whinin' Boy Blues
- Great Change
- Nobody Knows You When You Are Down And Out
- I Know You Rider
- Embryonic Journey
- Trouble In Mind
- Bank Robber
- I See The Light
- I'll Be There For You
- True Religion
- I Belong To The Band
- Maggie's Farm
- That's Alright Mama
- Been So Long
- Genesis
- Ice Abe
- Praise The Lord And Pass The Snakes
Customer Reviews:
An excellent performance by a truly great live band.......2004-12-16
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Live at Sweetwater
Hot Tuna Manufacturer: Relix ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000000SU3 Release Date: 1992-11-17 |
Tracks:
- Whinin' Boy Blues
- Great Change
- Down And Out
- Embryonic Journey
- Trouble In Mind
- Bank Robber
- I See The Light
- I'll Be There For You
- I Belong To The Band
- Maggies Farm
- Genesis
- Ice Age
- Pass The Snakes
Customer Reviews:
Wow!.......2002-01-08
Hot Sweet Tuna!.......2001-11-20
Nevertheless, this is my favorite acoustic Tuna release that I've listened to so far. Pete Sears (now also part of the regular lineup) shines like a crystal waterfall on piano, and Jorma & Jack sound better than a sigh blown away by a cool evening summer breeze. Many of the songs are Tuna standards, and I won't bother to review them all individually; suffice it to say that this should be the one you get if you only get one. Some unusual (for Tuna) blues songs include Rev. Gary Davis's "Great Change", my all-time favorite version of "Down and Out", "Trouble in Mind" and a startling Dylan song, "Maggie's Farm" featuring Maria Muldaur (who is sadly patronized in that she only sings backup) and the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir on lead vocal! 'Nuff said. Grab it immediately, Tuna fans and good music enthusiasts alike!
TUNA LIVE!.......2000-06-13
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Live At Last
Sweetwater Manufacturer: Rfo Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000064082 Release Date: 2002-02-28 |
Tracks:
- Look Out
- Home Again
- Rock Me
- Nobody's Home
- In a Rainbow
- Just For You
- Day Song/Sailin' Away
- Come In From the Cold
- Motherless Child
- Still in Love
- My Crystal Spider
- What's Wrong
- Heroes and Ladies
Album Description
The latest Sweetwater concoction has blended their most favorite hits of the 70's into a genre in itself. The famed Woodstock band has revived their fan base and critics alike with a sense of organic and pure rock music intertwined with insatiable harmonies and melodies. After being featured on VH1's program of "Behind the Music", Sweetwater created their first live album in over 15 years. What you get are the "best Of" with a new millenium flare. Enjoy with enlightenment!Customer Reviews:
fish or fowl?.......2007-01-10
Low-Down Emotion and Rich Composition.......2002-06-15
Sweetwater aLive at Last.......2002-05-31
Hard to imagine why they weren't wildly popular.......2002-04-11
They were multi-ethnic, and had a conga player, a flute player, plus a cello player who did a long solo on "My Crystal Spider" that sounds more like Hendrix than most guitar players who have had a go at imitating Jimi.
But their signature sound was really nothing without Nevins' voice. Besides having tons of technique, she was masterful at every tonal nuance of each kind of song she sang, whether using volume swells, biting off words in staccato fashion, or softly breathing a quiet, more soulful ballad. She also commanded great dynamics, being able to go from loud to quiet without any hint of her voice breaking . . . one might think of her as rock's equivalent of Joan Baez.
Sweetwater "Live at Last".......2002-04-02
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Sweetwater
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000A6QVDY |
Product Description
Their 1968 debut introduced Sweetwaters unusual blend of jazz, folk, rock, blues and classical influences, with an atypical, guitar-free line-up of keyboards, bass, cello, flute and percussion backing Nancy Nevins soaring vocals. The bands signature adaptation of 'Motherless Child' leads off, followed by 'Here We Go Again; For Petes Sake; Come Take a Walk; Whats Wrong; In a Rainbow; My Crystal Spider; Rondeau; Two Worlds; Through an Old Storybook', and 'Why Oh Why'. A West Coast psychedelic essential, produced (some would say over-produced) by the legendary Dave Hassinger!Customer Reviews:
Saw them at Woodstock.......2005-09-06
I will never forget Nancy Nevins in her long gown, at the biginning of Sweetwater's set, starting the song from the back of the huge stage and slowly walking forward to the front. It was hot, there were SO many very cool people, we were not paying all that much attention to the music yet. The beginning of that song quieted and focused the crowd and things went from there...Not many people had heard of Sweetwater in mid August '69. For that matter, in a flyer that was distributed at the event, Santana was introduced "as this new great new act from San Francisco." Ah, those were the days...
Shortly after Woodstock, Nevins sustained severe injury in a car wreck; the band disappeared.
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Live at Sweetwater
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000254MNO Release Date: 2002-04-30 |
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Melon
Sweetwater Manufacturer: Collector's Choice ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000A7BB60 Release Date: 2005-10-04 |
Tracks:
- Get It When You Can
- Don't Forget
- It Ain't Easy
- I'm Happy Today
- Rejoice...the Smile of Man
- Take It from the Splice, Boys
- Naturally
- Don't Give a Hoot
- Faith
- Join the Band
Album Description
This 1972 release marked the end of the line for Sweetwater until they re-formed in the late '90s, as the inability to tour with Nevins or find a suitable replacement killed the band's career chances. Still, there are some great moments here, and the band's always superior musicianship shines through.Rap Music:
- The Gay Parade
- The Main Refrain
- Thin Places
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- Two Sides of the Chantays/Pipeline [Import]
- Untold [Enhanced]
- Vindicated [CD-single] [EP] [Import]
- Warsaw [Import]
- Wherever You Are
- White Christmas
Recommended Music:
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Heavy Soul [Import] [Limited Edition] [Original recording remastered]
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DJ Cliff Presents: Black Rio [Import]
Brahms: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 2; Haydn Variations; Tragic Overture; Academic Festival Overture