Caitlin Rose sings for Record Store Day

Record Store Day is this Saturday (4/21), when music lovers and artists across the country will celebrate locally owned record stores. I feel conflicted writing about this as I so infrequently visit record stores. I used to spend hours in them, saving up for cassettes when I was a kid (in case you were ever wondering how old I am) and cd's as a teenager. These days I find myself fully immersed in the digital world. I save up for mp3's and store music in clouds and on idevices. I don't own a way of playing a cd if I wanted to and I don't collect vinyls because they take up space and I can't play them while driving with the windows down or while sitting in a coffee shop (where I am sitting streaming digital music as I write this). Except I TOTALLY support local, independent businesses and record stores for all of those hipsters out there wanting their vinyls and those cooler than me who are not as lost in the digital clouds.

Many artists will be releasing special records, songs, projects, etc in honor of this occasion. Even if you are a cloud dweller like me, you can still go and support your local record store by picking up some music books or magazines or a new poster of your favorite band to hang on your walls.

Here is Caitlin Rose doing a delightful cover of The Arctic Monkey's "Piledriver Waltz" in honor of Record Store Day.

Caitlin Rose Concert Review

“If there’s anything I’m not, it’s professional.” Well if Caitlin Rose is no professional as she so claimed at the start of her set on Saturday night at Stubbs, she makes up for it with her musical talent. This indie rock version of a country singer reminds me of Dolly Parton with her soulful way of crooning out stories entwined in beautiful melodies. She has a raw, honest poetry to her lyrics and her melodies are the kind I find myself humming all day long. Her set on Saturday was a mix of original work and covers of classic country tunes that were charming even with some of her lyrical mishaps. She is backed by a delightful group of hipster cowboys or maybe they’re cowboy hipsters? Either way, they are a talented group and round out Caitlin’s beautiful country voice. She also invited Robert Ellis up to perform a song with her, which was special treat! 

Caitlin has quickly earned her way onto my favorites list and seeing her live was even more delightful than I hoped it would be. 

Artists I can't get enough of: Caitlin Rose

Listen carefully to Caitlin Rose's album, Own Side Now and you will hear clear inspirations of Patsy Kline and roots steeped in country music. But sweet crooning is only a part of this rich album from this young artist. She dances daintily along her album, ranging from light hearted, to heart-wrenching, always memorable. Her voice reminds me a bit of Zooey Deschanel of She & Him. She has a great folk sound mixed gently and gracefully with honest and poetic lyrics. She is a wonderful songwriter and it is reflected in this beautiful album. Listen and check her out.

Caitlin Rose - Own Side Now by ATO Records

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