Shannon Whitworth & The Honeycutters Duo at the Grey Eagle, April 22nd!

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by Stacy Claude
on Monday, April 04, 2011

Asheville, NC Friday April 22, 2011

(Original Appalachian-Americana Roots)

Publicity, Interview and Media Contact:
Stacy Claude
Breaking Booking & Production
stacy.breakingbooking@gmail.com
(828) 505-3054

Shannon Whitworth has made her mark on the Americana music scene with her unmistakable voice, her original songwriting, and her national touring schedule and festival appearances. She will be performing at the Grey Eagle with an all new band, save long time steel player, Matt Smith. This new sound is authentic and heartfelt, with beautiful harmonies added by the talented lead guitarist, Barrett Smith. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show. 9pm showtime with the Honeycutters Duo opening.

Band Website: http://shannonwhitworth.net/

Venue Website: http://www.thegreyeagle.com/

Short Bio:

Whitworth instinctively knows how to capture the listener completely, reaching directly to the heart. Her richly textured songs are transcendent of love and heartbreak, gracefully dancing between folk, blues, and country. A talented songwriter and instrumentalist, Whitworth has dabbled throughout the Americana genre, originally the front-woman in the acclaimed bluegrass/folk group The Biscuit Burners, and now a successful solo artist. Her first album, No Expectations, debuted in 2008. Whitworth's new release, Water Bound (2010) has been met with critical acclaim, favorably reviewed in Blurt, No Depression, and People Magazine.

Shannon Whitworth would be happy to provide an interview; please call or email Stacy Claude to make arrangements.

Previous Press Quotes:

"Whitworth's voice is a sophisticated, rootsy instrument, fitting for her lyrics."
- about Shannon Whitworth on Mountain Stage, www.npr.org

"The sultry Shannon Whitworth, whose album No Expectations showcases her mesmerizing vocals and gorgeous layers of instrumentation. Whitworth's astounding vocals are complemented by her wonderful work on banjo and ukulele. Whitworth is a sparkling gem, and her band... Wonderful!"
-The Watch Newspaper

Shannon Whitworth lives in the mountains of North Carolina. Her 2008 album No Expectations was one of the best of the year, mixing bluesy, sultry, mesmerizing vocals over acoustic instrumentation.
-Springfield News Sun

Combining a love for old-time banjo with a voice sounding like a younger Gillian Welch, Shannon Whitworth defines mountain music. No Expectations features ten of Shannon's most recent compositions accompanied by an all-star cast of musicians. Great singing, great writing, and great picking makes Shannon Whitworth's first solo project unforgettable.
-Bluegrassjournal.com