beth wimmer
Lover from Last Summer
© 2005 beth wimmer (634479242106)
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Beth Wimmer is the conscious person's songstress - here are four fearlessly sensitive songs addressing the incompletion of one-sided relationships and unrequited Love.
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Beth Wimmer traverses a panoramic emotional palette with her gut-straight songs of humanness, hope, humor, and personal and spiritual redemption. Her music vibrates within the unique family of Americana - embracing Alt-Country, Indie-Rock, and Folk music.
Beth's band and records are graced with favorite LA & International musicians: Producing Wimmer's records and playing drums and percussion is the renowned David Raven. Raven has shared tracks and stages with Mike Ness, Nancy Sinatra, Norah Jones, Jewel, Meat Puppets, Mojo Monkeys, and Anne McCue. Bass lines are provided by Taras Prodaniuk (Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakum, Michelle Shocked). The tasty soundscapey Billy Watts (Eric Burdon, Bonnie Raitt, Dixie Chicks, Carlene Carter) is a mood-enhancing drug on electric guitar. Insightful keys and atmosphere courtesy of Danny McGough (Tom Waits, Social Distortion).
Wimmer's sound is edgy and progressive, while remaining intimate and vulnerable. Her songs are free spirited but straight to the point, with independent, savory vocals. Beth and her uber-able band navigate a course through their own particular brand of blue-eyed soul, country-tinged folk, and completely unique musical odes celebrating human setbacks overwhelmed by soulful transformation.
*** "MIRACLE GIRL" ***
"I've long been an admirer of Beth's smoky alto which is front and center on the wonderful "Miracle Girl". It's her songwriting though, that shines through. The tongue in cheek "Lover from Last Summer" and "Self Righteous Son of a Bitch" are my two favorites. I love it when a writer says things in a way that they've never been said before." - Peter Barker, Threshold Sound + Music
"Beth’s done it again! What an eclectic range and style she has. I sang along to "Miracle Girl", tapped my fingers on the steering wheel to the road song "Ten-Four", thought about our boys in Iraq when listening to "I Couldn’t Do It" and laughed my ass off to "Self Righteous Son of a Bitch". Apart from poignant lyrics and memorable melodies, the production quality of the music is superb. It’s another winner from Wimmer!" - Julian Moss, Honor Films LA/UK
*** "LIVE WITHIN LIVE WITHOUT" ***
"Beth Wimmer has a visually attractive product (Live Within Live Without) that's as warm and earthy as her music. Most striking is this performer's hearty, folk-informed voice, complemented by violin and B3 organ. Wimmer sings effectively about self-realization ("Move On") and even gets psychedelic on the album's title track, "Live Within Live Without". - Music Connection Magazine
"Live Within Live Without" is a wonderful collection of twelve tracks that showcases Wimmer's edgy and progressive sound. Her luxuriant voice mesmerizes the listener, wanting more and more. This tapestry of human emotions is beautifully woven and quite captivating. Beth shows her expertise in telling her story with a sensivity and humanness, and an honest simplicity that she delivers with confidence. She has definitely found a connection with her gorgeous vocals and sweeping melodies." - Russell Elliot, Musical Discoveries
"Live Within Live Without" is brand new to Preying Lizard Music and upon the first listen I'm hooked. This is a fantastic CD and Beth is a great vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter." - Les Lewellyn, Preying Lizard Music.com
Incensed by intolerance, moved by beauty, Wimmer says some of her inspirations in her music and life are... "My travels and people, other countries' stories, Amnesty International, the practice of complete and unsafe Love, blissful states of mind...utter distress...all kinds of music and musicians, artists and their art, families, languages...communication, um...weather, water, trees, mountains, chocolate, and vegetables...and baking. To name a few..."
"Wimmer unleashes painterly-like observations packaged amidst some of the catchiest hooks this side of Elvis Costello." - Thomas Reilly, Primerica Music Review
"Wimmer really cut loose and let her freedom and joy shine forth. With this energy, her show scope morphed to include FUN in the experience. Wimmer especially connected on the title track from her CD, "LIVE WITHIN LIVE WITHOUT", where atmospheric touches massaged a haunting lyrical story that was soothingly and beautifully captivating." - Kevin Wile, Genghis Cohen LA Live Review
"Beth Wimmer's debut CD is brilliant and heartfelt. Even with its simple approach of just vocals and guitar, the songwriting is deep and intricate. With songs like "Break My Heart", "River" and "It's For You", Beth Wimmer has a bright future ahead - another great artist is born." - Armen Hambar, Future World Music, Inc.
"LOVER FROM LAST SUMMER", EP INFO:
Three brand new songs on love lost, and the search for Spirit regained - and one older song of loneliness, revamped for good measure. Graced with the perfect musicality and production of David Raven (drums), Billy Watts (elec guitar), and Taras Prodaniuk (bass). This EP contains the rare "Weather" - a Finalist in the 2007 Lyric Writer Awards by We Are Listening.org, and a remake of "Break My Heart", the 2nd song ever of Beth's writings. A collector's item - just a few copies left of this spirited EP in existence.
(All songs produced by David Raven and Beth Wimmer)