An Exclusive Interview with Caroline Aiken!
An Exclusive Interview with Caroline Aiken by Richard Lhommedieu on Mixcloud
Caroline returns to her home turf to release her 9th CD, BROKEN WINGS HEAL
Produced by GRAMMY nominated producer, John Keane.
With very special recording guests:
Emily Saliers (Indigo Girls)
John Keane (Strawberry Flats, Phil and the Blanks),
Motown legend, Ike Stubblefield
Boo Ray (author of the single, Broken Wings Heal)
and Caroline’s full band “CATCH A C.A.B.” with Adam Poulin, Violin; Doug Peters, Guitar; Eddie Gilkin, Percussion; Ron Crescenti, Bass; Mark Cooper Smith, Drums
The Pussywillows (Carly Gibson and Hannah Zale) will perform during the VIP Party and open the show
Caroline releases her 2015 and 9th CD: BROKEN WINGS HEAL with special guests Emily Saliers (Indigo Girls), John Keane (GRAMMY nominated producer and musician), Ike Stubblefield (Legendary Motown B3) and Randall Bramblett (Bonnie Raitt, Steve Winwood, Allman Brothers). A national tour opening for the Indigo Girls begins July 5 2015 in San Diego.
Caroline says, “I was moved at the age of 12, kicking and screaming, from the village of St. Simons Island, GA, to Long Island, NY, clutching a guitar and book of songs. Then: 1969 in NY, 1971 West Coast, 1973 South America, 1975 NW, 1984 to present USA,UK and EU. The ‘Perpetual Instructional Path Towards Gratitude’ Tour.”
”Named “The Best Acoustic Act”(Atlanta Magazine) in her birth town of Atlanta, GA, Caroline’s rich history includes recording and performing with Bonnie Raitt and the Indigo Girls, opening for Arlo Guthrie, Muddy Waters, Doc Watson, Randy Newman, Bonnie Raitt, Little Feat, 38 Special, Beach Boys, Janis Ian, and Richie Havens. Caroline appears in regional and national festivals, radio shows, workshops and concert series.
Caroline’s “Sensual voice, masterful songwriting, expert guitar” (Victory Music-Seattle) anchored the city’s acoustic and folk scene, influencing up and coming artists whom she took under her wing, including Indigo Girls and Shawn Mullins.”
GA MUSIC HALL OF FAME
NPR’s MOUNTAIN STAGE @ UGA Performing Arts Center – AIKEN, a featured performer, along with Randall Bramblett and Patterson Hood of the Drive By Truckers (find the link here.)
“CA tears her 12 string a whole new consciousness” Blue Suede News
“Sensual voice, masterful songwriting, expert guitar” Victory Music Seattle
“Years of performing, beginning in 1969 in NY, California, South America, NW and Europe, Caroline Aiken was named “The Best Acoustic Act”(Atlanta Mag) in her birth town of Atlanta, GA. Her rich history includes recording and performing with Bonnie Raitt and the Indigo Girls, opening for Arlo Guthrie, Muddy Waters, Doc Watson, Randy Newman, Bonnie Raitt, Little Feat, 38 Special, Beach Boys, Janis Ian, Richie Havens. Caroline appears in regional and national festivals, radio shows, workshops and concert series, supporting 8 nationally acclaimed recordings. Her 2006 release “ARE WE THERE YET, MAMA?” was nominated for a GRAMMY. Caroline’s “Sensual voice, masterful songwriting, expert guitar” (Victory Music-Seattle) anchored the city’s acoustic and folk scene, influencing up and coming artists whom she took under her wing, including Indigo Girls and Shawn Mullins.” GA MUSIC HALL OF FAME
