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| Blues Singer/songwriter Breanna Barbara Debut Out 7/22 Singer-songwriter Breanna Barbara's forthcoming Mirage Dreams introduces a bold new voice steeped in occult blues (think of it as a Southern Gothic fusion of blues and psychedelia), with songs about losing a parent to an overdose and a New York of empty clubs and sweaty, unairconditioned lofts but also about falling in love and finding an artistic voice. On opening track and first single, "Sailin' Sailin', " Breanna picks up a slide guitar and tackles the death of a family member head on, evoking "streaming through life after a loved one disappears." Recorded and produced by Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes, Hurray for the Riff Raff) at The Bomb Shelter in East Nashville over two weeks in the winter of 2014, the album features Ben Trimble of Fly Golden Eagle (backing vocals, keys); Jem Cohen of The Ettes (backing vocals); Matt Menold (lead guitar, organ), Charles Garmendia (drums), and Eduardo DuQuesne (bass) of Clear Plastic Masks; Jon Etes (upright bass, pedal steel, keys); and David Grant (drums, percussion). Breanna, who'd self-released two albums (Theoria and Baby Where You Are) on Bandcamp, sent her "funny little iPhone recordings" to Andrija, who invited her to come down to Nashville. She packed her guitar and drove down in the van she slept in some nights: "Every morning we'd meet around 10, drink coffee, listen to the acoustic demos I sent him, and brainstorm how we wanted the song to turn out. Then we'd go into the studio and do a few takes, " recalls Breanna. "I had literally never recorded with more than my iPhone or computer, so going from that to working with someone who has platinum records on his bathroom floor was pretty surreal." Breanna was born in Edina, Minnesota and raised in Bradenton, Florida. She began writing and performing songs at house shows and bars in St. Augustine, FL, and traveled around the north and southeast before settling in New York City. She has shared bills with Deap Vally, Yak, and The Mystery Lights, with upcoming concerts opening for Deer Tick, Margo Price, Wild Beasts, and Bo Ningen. Mirage Dreams comes out on July 22, 2016, the first release from new NYC boutique label No Roads Records. write your comments about the article :: © 2016 Jazz News :: home page |