"OK, picture this: Lou Reed and Astrud Gilberto have a baby. She’s raised by the band Mazzy Star until the age of 16, when she falls in love with James Bond and runs away to Argentina. Got it?" - Performing Songwriter
"On her début album, ‘Elevator Ride,’ Bronwen Exter’s voice is like a warm mist capable of obscuring all of life’s problems." - The New Yorker
The youngest granddaughter of a Ukrainian communist, a Disneyland-tire maker, an Yves St. Laurent wedding dress model and the Chief Statistician for President Lyndon Johnson, Bronwen Exter sings her own songs, the songs of Jonathan Spottiswoode and, most recently, songwriting collaborations with Boots Ottestad and Nate Campany.
Début record "Elevator Ride," co-produced by Kenny Siegal (Johnny Society) and Jonathan Spottiswoode (Spottiswoode and His Enemies), is available HERE. (For instant gratification of the 21st century variety, it is also available from I-tunes, etc.) She is currently hard at work on new recordings with Boots and The Sad Little Stars.
For booking, contact Amanda Case, AIC Entertainment 206.781.3956
“Exter possesses a breathy, ethereal singing voice that is reminiscent of Rickie Lee Jones and the Cowboy Junkies Margo Timmins. Elevator Ride is full of enchanting tales of scorned women, the Deep South, and intoxicating tropical nights, with Exter’s voice creating alternating senses of narcotic tranquility and tragic nightmare ... Basically, if you don't like this album, then there's something wrong with you.” - BreakThru Radio
“One whisper of that smoky, husky voice can seduce the pants off of any bystander.” - The Deli Magazine
Ok, "14 days" hooked me and I started many of my days with its sweetness for weeks. Now, "Building a Road", tinted with its bluesy wonder and your absolutely mesmerizing vocals, has me floating in perpetual ecstasy. I hope you'll lean a little more into the blues ... your voice simply soothes my soul and sends my spirit soaring.
I hope the Rockwood gig went well ... and I wanted to thank you for reminding me of Peter Sellers' influence and inspiration on my own enlightenment. I was watching his 1974 Michael Parkinson interview on YouTube ... what a great man he was ... a true genius and inspiration. Thanks again :)
A webcast from Rockwood this Friday would be especially sweet ... get the laptop and cam warmed up ... I'll start spreadin' the word ;) Seriously! ... your thoughts? The next best thing to being there, since I can't make Rockwood tomorrow :'( Pretty pleaaase? :)
Hope to see you in Seattle really soon ... and I'm patiently awaiting "Resting House" :D
Seattle wants you ... BAD!! ... please come and visit ASAP. Your voice melts my heart and sends my spirit whirling. There IS a Goddess, her name is Bronwen :)
Hey lady- stuck at a boring desk job today, but with speakers on the computer for a change- so your voice is making it a little better. Hope to hear you live again soon. xo Erika
Gee~ I was looking for the gynaelogy of the name Bronwen and found a peaceful lake of perfect musical pearls. I'll cherish your output. Sure will. You're breathtaking..
thanks feel the love,like music flowing from my heart to yours pouring threw the mountans of your body flowing into the ocean we all share find open hearts and minds to share. and to build friendships in unity for the good if mankind. singing out peace phil im "phil.dirt" so i can get away with saying corny stuff
Nice energy in your music. New songs now at Myspace! Wishing you all the best. David Rice Liston to my song for peace in this world "Where are we going to" at cdbaby.com/all/collection
