"Angela Reed has the voice of an earth angel-sweet and vibrant and memorable. A rare singer who will fly far."
-Judy Collins
"(Angela) has a voice and feel for her music, giving a strong and compelling performance. Excellent in all areas!"
-Julian Priester (Herbie Hancock/Sun Ra)
"It's both rare and gratifying to find a writer this young with such a keen eye on the big picture. As if the world's weight were divided and meted out in lovely ounces of detail and color, this is the writing of a conscious soul. Angela seems to have the fuel for the long haul."
-Kenny White (Wildflower Records/writer/performer/producer)
"[Angela's] expressive sense of melody…and personal connection with the listener make her a beautiful example of artistry at work."
-Vashon Loop (Vashon Island, WA)
"[Angela Reed] … is an accomplished singer and songwriter whose energy is clear."
-Viki Ackland (Lipstikindie.com)
Adding to her debut album Undertone, Angela is currently working toward the release of her Sophomore record "Waltz Me Awake." Tracks are soon coming your way! This record, produced by Ryan Hadlock at Bear Creek Studio, features Angela's recent work along with such artists as guitarist Tim Young, the everything-keys extraordinaire Kenny White, rhythm section Cody Rahn and Dave Trump, multi-instrumentalist Kimo Muraki, fiddler Ryan McKasson. Many more go unmentioned, but hugely vital and amazing.
Angela was humming before she could talk, writing lyrics and songs in Elementary School, and daydreaming about the fulfilling and exciting life of a musician.
A new resident of NYC, Angela writes and performs engaging and soulful acoustic rock music. She has the songwriting prowess of Joni Mitchell, the independence of style of Ani Difranco, the raw, exposed fire of Melissa Etheridge, and the passion and vocal freedom of Jeff Buckley. Her love of music has taken her from Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA) to graduating from Cornish College of the Arts (Seattle, WA), from growing up singing solos in the choir to performing her own music across the country, from a nervous laugh to owning the stage, from the daydream to reality. She makes her way on stage with grace, confidence, and class. Whether playing solo or with her beloved band Angela makes you believe in love and life as much as she does.
Angela's music fits comfortably nestled in between such rock and pop veterans as Sheryl Crow and Marc Cohn, and younger, energetic acts like Brandi Carlile and Guster.
FACTS!
BORN: March 18, Portland, OR
SCHOOL: Cornish College of the Arts (Seattle, WA): graduate with a Bachelor of Music-2004/Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA): 3 sem.
STUDIED WITH: Kelly Harland (Etta James/Beach Boys/Ray Charles), Catherine Russell (Jackson Brown/David Bowie), James Knapp (jazz composer/James Knapp Orchestra), Jovino Santos Neto (Grammy nominated Brazilian composer/pianist), Julian Priester (Herbie Hancock/Sun Ra) to name a few.
FAVORITE STAGES PERFORMED ON: Cafe Luna (Vashon Is, WA), Joe's Pub (NYC), Cafe Carlyle (NYC) TCAN (Natick, MA), Goose Hollow at the Cove (Seaside, OR), Soulfood (Redmond, WA).
FAVORITES
COLOR: all shades of blue, any deep and rich shade
FOOD: Moms home cooking. Wow! I also love spring rolls
BOOK: Gates of Fire (Steven Pressfield), Lord of the Rings (J.R.R Tolkien), Non-Fiction in general/history/nutrition/religion/music.anything I can learn from
WAKE UP SONG: Goldfrapp-Black Cherry
ALBUM OF THE MOMENT: Neko Case-Fox Confessor Brings The Flood
LYRIC: Kenny White-Pages
STRING ARRANGEMENT: Beattles-Eleanor Rigby (George Martin), Bjork-Hyperballad from the Telegram remix album (Brodsky Quartet)
IN THE CAR ALBUM: Nick Drake-Pink Moon
ALBUM COVER: Cheryl Wheeler-Pointing at the Sun
ALBUM TITLE: Kenny White-Comfort in the Static
COFFEE?: Sweet, soy, and ristretto. OR. a perfectly poured shot of espresso with one raw sugar packet! Hmmm
