Kara Grainger

 I had heard a little about Kara Grainger and read a couple of reviews of her debut album "Grand and Green River" previous to seeing her play live last weekend. What an amazing talent she is. The Australian born singer/songwriter has been cranking out her soulful blend of blues and folk for several years and is just now starting to receive some long overdue acclaim here in the states. She has a writing style that is both introspective and heartfelt...lot's of songs about heartache and loss that come across as authentic blues classics. Her wistful vocals were complimented nicely by her serious slide guitar riffs and classic harmonica work by her brother..acclaimed harp player Mitch Grainger on "The Sky is Falling". Seeing her live was a real treat, she plays with passion and grace...a bluesy edge that is part Bonnie Raitt and part John Lee Hooker.  Her her rendition of 'On My Way' (a duet with Amos Lee on the album) was the highlight of a show ripe with one folksy,edgy, blues number after another.

 This is someone your going to hear a lot about in the coming months, no bullshit, straight forward and real. It is about time the American buying public embrace someone with real talent and charm instead of the pop- diva, talentless teeny boppers that seem to have infiltrated the music scene for some time now.

Do yourself a favor, download or pick up a copy of "Grand and Green River" put it on, sit back and relish in the sounds of one of the best new artists to come along in quite some time..then tell a friend, and tell em you heard it here first.

Peace

Purchase "Grand and Green River"here

"Grand a Green River" on YouTube

YouTube video of "Cannot be Denied"

Kara Grainger's website