I've been fortunate enough to share the stage with many, many wonderful musicians over the years. So, I'll try the daunting task of trying to name them all ... in reverse chronological order:
Here in Nashville: my hubby Nomad, the lovely and talented Colleen McFarland, Damien Clarke, Eve Fleishman, Joe Rathbone, Teddy Larkin, Jim Thacker, Justin Amaral, Amelia White (sang on my album, but still counts in my book), Lizza Connor, Rich Malloy and many many more (if I've forgotten you, please let me know ... it's late)
In Boston: Jeremy Goatcher and Scott Manley, now of the Arielle Silver clan, the fabulous Liz Teutsch, the MIA Jordan Wolfe (if anyone out there knows where he is, tell him to call us!!), Ksenia Mack, our dear friend señor Evan Gutierrez, Ashleigh Souza and many more
In Oregon: my dear friend, the wonderful Laura Kemp (who, by the way, finally got her butt on myspace :-)), TR Kelley, Lewi Longmire, Tony Kaltenburg, Debbie Diedrich ("Girls do Gordon!") Ari "Wookjuice" Lindgren, David Burrow, Tony Figoli, Jivan, Mikee Z, David Hughes (guitar and trumpet!), the boys in Jackass Willie, the boys in Honeybucket, Brian West, Brian Wentzel, Matt Vargas, Chris Funk, Tim Gulsrud (now we're waaaaay back there), Rachel Jones Nordenhok, Detlef Johnson and Cliff Wyland ("Sister Southpaw forever" and I still miss you man). The end.
“Every star in the sky will shine for you.” In the refrain of Ironwood opener “Enjoy the View,” Mare Wakefield might just be singing from experience. The girl from Southeast Texas went from playing Oregon coffee shops to headlining major Northwest festivals before a songwriting scholarship brought her to Boston’s Berklee College of Music which boasts alums such as Gillian Welch and Aimee Mann (two of many artists that Mare has been compared to). Currently based in Nashville, Mare--pronounced Mary--continues her upward trajectory by co-writing with hit songwriters and burning up the highways with her fourth studio album in tow.
The aptly named Ironwood radiates strength with every song, including the woman who calls out all liars in “Enough Bad Love,” the gun-toting girlfriend in “Slimeball,” and the tongue-in-cheek barfly in “Whiskey Does it Better.” Mare celebrates the release of Ironwood with a 5-week tour of the Western US, then heads to Holland and Germany before hitting the Northeast. Check marewakefield.com for more tour info.
Mare was an Honor Award Winner in the 10th annual Great American Songwriting Contest. And they gave us this cute little banner to put up. Thanks guys!
what folks are saying...
"More than your typical fly-by-night coffeehouse folk artist, Wakefield is musically sophisticated, weaving elements of jazz and bluegrass into her compositions ... Don't pass up the opportunity to see her perform." Cheryl Eddy -
San Francisco Bay Guardian -
San Francisco, CA
"At times soft and soulful, at others riotous and rowdy ... a unique and wholly self-evolved performer with that special ingredient." Mark Wehner -
Producer/Host Americana Tonight -
Nashville, TN
"Poignant story-telling, diverse scenarios. Wakefields humor and technique shine from a powerful voice that reaches both ends of the scale." Nicki Ehrlich -
Victory Music Review Magazine
"Cozy brilliance ... Could she be the merger of Maria McKee, Natalie Merchant, Shawn Colvin and Dolly Parton?"
Michelle Manker -
Louisville Eccentric Observer -
Louisville, KY
"Wakefield is Oregon cafes, small Texas towns and twangy Nashville rolled into one. Her guitar and vocals ache in all the right places."
Cranky Crow Music Reviews (online) - Seattle, WA
"Reminiscent of Dar Williams, conjuring up the ghost of Johnny Cash. Her voice is sweet without being saccharine, familiar without sounding like anyone else."
Theresa Hogue - Gazette-Times - Corvallis, OR
"Mare Wakefield is an immensely talented songwriter and performer. She has
immerged as one of Nashville's finest and consistently exceeds the musical
bar. I can only anticipate what will come next!"
Gary Hays - Songwriters Anonymous - Nashville, TN
hey! just wanted to stop in let you know that I've changed my artist name to Adrian Edward but it's still me, I'm not going anywhere! lol! have a great 4th weekend! much love ~adrian edward
Hello friends
I am very happy to announce that my latest album "Scutmai".
You can purchase on ITUNES, Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic, IMVU, Amazon MP3, Lala, Shockhound, Amie Street.
Thank you very much
Fausto Redorici
www.faustoredorici.comwww.myspace.com/faustoredorici
Hi Mare, Good to be friends now! Hopefully you're having a wonderful time here in Europe, we will meet next time, and I will let you know if I come to Nashville someday. best wishes Marthijn
Hey Mare! Yeah, I found you on the Blues Bar Calendar! ;-) Yeah, an awesome club, been there so many times! Wredo is really a cool guy! Hope to see ya there one time! Best from Leipzig! Stefan
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Who: The Paige Capo What: Introducing their newest model, "The Clik" When: Summer NAMM 2009 Where: Nashville, Tennessee. Booth 1406. Why: Because you asked for it.
Thank you so much Mare for honoring us with your precious friendship.... We hope your day is blessed with Love and that the adventures of your Life feel like a ride on the mystery train of Pure Joy.....Thanks again
Ciao,Mare ,Thank you for the add and the friendship. you are very good, I like your music a lot,and your stupendous voice. talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music. all the best.. from italy neal
Hope all is well Great page here:) Sometimes we need just a little Sunshine in our lives. That is why I am wishing, on each and every calendar day, for smiles and sunshine to come your way! Thanks for the add Peace and love J.
