Jenee Halstead
"You'll hear strains of Emmylou Harris ..."
Meredith Goldstein - Boston Globe

A year-and-a-half removed from the release of her debut full-length The River Grace, Hollow Bones is a bold step forward for someone years ahead
of her time. With a relentless and renewed spirit Halstead has a firm
grasp on her abilities, never once pushing her limits. Much of the
credit for said maturation goes to time spent in the bluegra...ss
band The Broken Blossoms, an experience that she freely admits led to
her maturation as a songwriter. "Being in the Broken Blossoms was an
important part of me growing as a songwriter, it allowed me look to the
future and figure out what I want to do. In the end, I realized I had to
hone my own voice in songwriting and continue telling great stories."

Utilizing a roots backdrop once again, Hollow Bones draws heavily on the
strengths of its session players, including guitarist Lyle Brewer,
harmonica extraordinaire Jim Fitting, fiddle player Julie Metcalf and
lap steel veteran Adam Ollendorf. Recorded live in producer David
Piper's studio, the EP has a defined sense of intimacy and timelessness
that allows its charms to leap from the speakers. Opening cut
"Damascus," has a well-worn, earthy sentiment that seems primed for AAA
charts. Halstead's full-bodied alto, give the song's arresting narrative
a sense of conviction that is felt immediately. "Good Lookin' Boy,"
builds on the momentum of "Damascus," but carries it forward. "La Luna
Roja," spins a yarn that is both poetic and undeniably romantic. On the
album closer, the swampy "Banks of the Mississippi," she melds a story
that seems plucked from a Faulkner novel.

Now in her fourth year in Boston, Halstead, a Washington State native, seems supremely
comfortable and firmly established in her new locale. Hollow Bones has
the confidence and professionalism that seems certain to propel her into
the national spotlight. Make no mistake about it, the release of Hollow
Bones is the emergence of a bona fide talent coming into her own, and
the unwavering sense that she won't be Boston's secret for long.

http://www.jeneehalstead.com/


Robby Hecht
“A beautiful, soulful voice…” –Jeff Coffin, Dave Matthews Band

The music of Robby Hecht represents a return to the early 70s golden era of acoustic pop where thoughtful, well-crafted lyrics were blended with
timeless melodies to impact mainstream music and culture. His 2008
debut album Late Last Night, produced by Lex Price (Mindy Smith) and
mixed by Roger Moutenot (Yo La Tengo, Josh Rouse) features an impressive
list of guest performers including Mindy Smith, Jeff Coffin, Thad
Cockrell, Jill Andrews of The Everybodyfields, John Deaderick (Patty
Griffin), Andrea Zonn (James Taylor) and more.

Raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, Robby first began writing and performing while
attending The University of Wisconsin-Madison, developing and pairing
his soulful voice and unique finger-style guitar. After spending time
living in Paris and San Francisco including a period fronting the band
AllDay Radio, he eventually returned to his home state, settling in
Nashville.

A 2008 Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Winner, Robby has played folk/roots festivals and venues across the country, sharing
the stage with such legendary artists as Richie Havens, Greg Brown, and
Patty Griffin, and garnering comparisons to early James Taylor, Paul
Simon, and Amos Lee. Like these celebrated artists, Robby Hecht is a
unique voice -- one that is stirring, instantly recognizable, and truly
original.

-Winner, Telluride Bluegrass Festival Troubadour Contest 2010
-Winner, Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Competition 2008
-Winner, Wildflower Music and Arts Festival Songwriter Competition 2007
-Winner, Great Waters Music Festival Songwriter Competition 2006
-Winner, Riverbluff Music Festival Songwriter Competition 2006
-Selected, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist Showcase 2008
-Finalist, Mountain Stage International NewSong Competition 2008

http://www.robbyhecht.com/

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