The Beatles, Paul McCartney (the good stuff), John Lennon (especially his first album), George Harrison (a brilliant musician), Monty Python, Paul Simon, Elvis Costello, Fleetwood Mac, Chrissy Hynde, Tom Petty, Lyle Lovett, The Police, Leon Redbone, Laurie Anderson, R.E.M., Alanis Morissette, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Percy A. Grainger, Schoolhouse Rock, and everything good I've ever heard
Sounds Like
cynical McCartney, mellow Elvis Costello, witty Lucinda Williams... ?
My songs cover a wide range of styles and emotions, so if you don't like a song, wait five minutes.
I have been compared to Mary Gautier, k d lang, Patsy Cline, Sheryl Crow, Bobby Gentry, Shelby Lynne, and Chrissy Hynde.
Watch this New Orleans TV clip and imagine it better, then you'll have an idea...
"An intelligent blend of folk, blues, bluegrass and country with occasional flashes of lyrical insight...sassy...heartfelt" -- Americana-UK.com
Lee is just your typical singer / songwriter / guitarist / Katrina refugee / ex-Army-bassoonist with a steel plate in her wrist and a penchant for sarcasm.
Straight-shooting, smart-sexy, and occasionally funny as hell, Lee Quick dishes out Americana, alt. country, new folk, and whatever else she feels like. The ex-New Orleans singer-songwriter-guitarist delivers insightful and well-crafted songs with wit and warmth, and with attitude ranging from wry to wrathful to sentimental. A lifelong musician, Lee is an experienced and compelling performer, able to deliver intensity and nuance in her live shows, and as comfortable on a festival stage as in a living room. In other words: she sounds good, plays good, and looks good doing it.
Lee's original songs show eclectic influences from the Beatles and Elvis Costello to Johnny Cash and Lucinda Williams. Her first album, "Do You Think?", recorded in a shotgun house (now deceased) in the Lower Ninth Ward, was self-released in February 2004 and is available online at iTunes and CDbaby.com.
Lee started with her first three original songs at an open mic in January 2001, and because all three were good, quickly progressed to appearances such as the "15 Minutes" singer-songwriter showcase at the House of Blues (New Orleans), the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair (thrice), and the long-running Abita Springs Opry, which presents Louisiana roots music on local TV and radio. Lee won second place in the 2002 MOVA Festival Songwriters Competition (Alabama) and was a finalist in 2003, placing songs in folk, country, and rock/alternative categories. That year she also made her first festival appearance at the Southern Womyn's Festival in Georgia. In 2004 Lee performed live on "New Orleans After Midnight," broadcast locally on FOX 8 TV, and played at Tipitinas in uptown New Orleans two months before the hurricane hit.
In 2005 a hurricane named Katrina recently forced Lee to relocate from New Orleans to Nashville, Tennessee, where she appears regularly around town, including the famous Bluebird Cafe Writers Night.
Lee is currently working on a Master's Degree in Bassoon Pedagogy (typical, right?) at Belmont University. She sings/plays/records all of her songs on her iMac using GarageBand 3.
Lee's goal in life is to be invited to a party by Amy Sedaris.
"Why did the chicken cross the road?" "To follow her dreams." Don't be a chicken, follow your dreams, even if you sometimes feel a little bit silly. Stop by and say "hello" and have a great day! :)
Lee Quick! Just stopping by to let you know we've put some new tunes up since you last said hi, so come and let us know what you think! Also, there's going to be a brilliant night on at the Purple Turtle in Camden this Saturday (26th April). So if you happen to be in London, or you know anyone who wants a fantastic night out - We'll be supporting the fantastic Lancashire Hotpots who are heading down for a rare trip south - they're like nothing you've ever heard this side of watford. Check them out at myspace. com/thelancashirehotpots, don't forget your phone wallet keys and come and have a good chuckle while you dance!
Plus for our set we've got some exciting guests playing with us including Clem on funky guitar solos, Olly on trombone and Chlo on Cello. It's the biggest incarnatioon yet!
Hello! There's this very cool rock festival going on this weekend at Vanderbilt University. Lots of great acts including my friend, Alana Grace! You can check her out at: www. myspace. com/alanagrace and check out details of this music festival at: www. ritesofspring. com to see the line-up and all other details. Lady Antebellum, Spoon and Feist are going to be there among many other artists! All happening Friday and Saturday! Alana's playing on SATURDAY at 445pm, so come check her out! You won't be sorry that you did and there's lots of great music all the rest of the evening, too.
Just trying to spread the word about her and her music because she's been very supportive of Forget-Me-Not.
Please re-post this to help spread the word and hope you're having a great week!
Shannon Mock, a good friend who has generously given her time and talent to Forget-Me-Not, could now use our support. She is in the final days of a talent competion that I fully support and encourage you to do the same. Just click on the FameCast icon to vote, complete the registration, and you'll be able to vote and post a comment. Please try to vote every day. Voting ends at 11am central on April 8th.
Remember, too, the Forget-Me-Not Series concert at Nashville Palace, Sunday, April 6, from 6-11p.m. Shannon, along with several other talented artists, will be performing live. Admission is free, donations will be appreciated and there will be a raffle and silent auction, as well. Hope to see you there!
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