#lizzy ross

[roguesandvagabonds]

You’ve got a thread that runs to me Thin enough that I can’t see Strong enough that I can’t break free Long enough that I’m lonely

[optimistic-fangirl]

I don't normally post music stuff but this is SO AWESOME and she's one of my friend's sisters. So yeah. Watch it, you won't regret it.

[wknc881]

Local Beat recap 7/16/10

Last Friday on the Local Beat, we had a fantastic show thanks to the wonderful musicians who came by.

Lizzy Ross was the first to come in at 5 p.m. to show off her newest release, Traces, which was released June 26. Only in her early 20's, Lizzy has already begun making quite a name for herself in the area with her stunning soulful voice and beautiful songwriting after setting a precedent with her previous band Lafcadio. Lizzy and I talked about the creation of her self released album and the different processes that went into it. We also compared her live show to her recorded material and she sang us three songs, which you can listen to in the music player above and download from our Local Beat ReverbNation page. You can purchase Traces from her website, Lizzy.net, CD Alley in Chapel Hill, as well as iTunes. Take a listen to our conversation below: Lizzy Ross on the Local Beat 7/16/10 At 6 p.m., David Mueller came in to talk about his new solo album from Heads on Sticks titled Mocking Bird. In this project David takes on the role of a mad scientist as he mixes and matches various sound effects on a whim that ends with a remarkably unique and sonically satisfying album, even taking clips from an actual mockingbird from his iPhone, which he calls a true "organic sampler." David and I compared his newest music to his last three EPs ( you can download for free on his BandCamp page and I highly recommend) and listened to several songs off of the new record. Heads on Sticks on the Local Beat 7/16/10 For the last hour of the show, the guys of Jeremy Blair From Effingham dropped in for what turned out to be an immensely satisfying hour of conversation. JBFE has been playing live shows in the area for almost exactly a year now and are well on their way to local stardom. The three J's in the band, Jeremy Blair, John Hill, and Jim McConnell came by and played some live tracks for us, which you can listen to in the widget above and download from our Local Beat ReverbNation page. We talked about the beginning of the band, how they came together, and their live show. We also had an interesting talk about the Triangle music scene, Durham in particular, which is on the verge of taking over the region as far as artistic and musical prominence is concerned. Take a listen: Jeremy Blair From Effingham on the Local Beat 7/16/10 Jeremy Blair From Effingham is having a show August 7 at the Black Flower in Raleigh with Joy in Red and the Once and Future Kings. Also, check out the SWEET cherry pie the fellas baked me!

[wknc881]

Local Beat preview 7/16/10

Continuing the great momentum of the summer on the Local Beat tonight brings a variety of special guests onto the show.

Acoustic rocker Lizzy Ross from Chapel Hill will be kicking the show off at 5 p.m. to show off her recently released new album Traces, which hit the streets late in June. Hopefully we can get her to play some new songs for us live on the air. You can also catch her at the Broad Street Cafe later this evening as she is playing a free show with Chris Bryant at 10 p.m. 6 p.m. brings David Mueller of Strange and Birds of Avalon to talk about his new solo full length, Mocking Birds, which he is releasing under his Heads on Sticks moniker. This is Heads on Sticks' first release in four years following up three EPs and is certainly the best so far. Be prepared for some experimental tripped out space rock that borders on the edge of psychadelic electronica and whimsical anarcho-pop that will surely get your foot tapping and head bobbing. This album rules. At 7 p.m. Durham folk rockers Jeremy Blair from Effingham are coming by to chat about a variety of topics. These guys stole my heart last year with their soft pop track "I Do and I Don't," which was one of my top songs of 2009. I'm going to see what else they have going on and hopefully get them to play a track or two. This also marks the first time a group made a flier for the Local Beat so I am going to hold this dear to my heart.

[wknc881]

Interview with Lizzy Ross This Friday, Oct. 16

Most people might recognize the powerful and beautiful voice of Lizzy Ross as the lead singer of Chapel Hill's own Lafcadio. With  booming success within the Triangle and a recent performance at Shakori Hills Grassroots Fall Music Festival, it's a wonder how Ross, a full time philosophy and music student at UNC-Chapel Hill, has time to embark on her solo career. However, the future looks bright for this young musician who recently received praise for her tracks Maria, Slave to the Muse, and No Man on Lafcadio's self-titled LP. She also plans to graduate this December.

Be sure the check out the interview and live in studio performances from Lizzy Ross this Friday at 2 p.m. with yours truly, DJ Special K. Listen streaming online.

[theroosterswife]

[theroosterswife]

What does Lizzy Ross sound like? If Alison Krauss were a soul singer, if Edie Brickell were born in Chapel Hill, or if Jill Andrews had never known a sad Sam Quinn -- that'd be Lizzy. Since none of that happened, Lizzy Ross has her own place in the Indy-Americana-Soul world.

Hear a solo Lizzy Ross Sunday night when she opens for Frazier Band, a new solo debut project by John Frazier. 

Join us Sunday night at the Rooster's Wife.

Wear your best "mom jeans" and tickets only $10.

Tickets available online.

[roguesandvagabonds]

I got a needle, been sewing all night, trying to fix what don’t fit right. You’ve got a heart halfway torn, hole in the middle and the edges worn.

When I reach out for your hand, all I get is a ragged strand, and if I'd give you everything, you’d leave me hanging by a string.

Some other lover tore you up, ran you ragged, loved you rough, trust in tatters, faith all frayed, sure your love will be betrayed.

I got a needle and I got thread, but I can’t get inside your head, and if I wanna leave then I got the right, but I got a needle and I’m sewing all night.

You’ve got a thread that runs to me, thin enough that I can’t see. Strong enough I can’t break free, long enough that I’m lonely.

It takes two to patch things up make it whole where holes are cut, stitch together threadbare hearts, make a new love from old parts.

I got a needle, been sewing all night. Trying to fix what don’t fit right. You’ve got a heart about halfway torn, hole in the middle and the edges worn.