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"A Bowie-esque voice performing dark altruistic Neil Young style alt-rock"
With "innovative tunes that exemplify the braggadocios-ness that is Texas music," transgender alt-rock singer-songwriter Beth Isbell "redefines 'dark' as a plausible blend of the psychedelic |
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Friday, March 28th, 2008
Get Your Free Beth Ringtones!
Go to http://www.betarecords.com/beth.isbell
and click on Ringtones or Widgets ...
or go to Ringtones widget at bottom of page.
Pick a song, click on Get MY Ringtone button,
select your cellphone carrier and hit send.
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| Ed's Live Bootleg Demo EP (This EP only still available as mp3 download - 4 songs)
by Beth Isbell
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Label: WCI Music
Date: 2006
Mp3 Price: $1.99
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"A Bowie-esque voice performing dark altruistic Neil Young style alt-rock"
With "innovative tunes that exemplify the braggadocios-ness that is Texas music," transgender alt-rock singer-songwriter Beth Isbell "redefines 'dark' as a plausible blend of the psychedelic and the acoustic." Lucky Boyd, My Texas Music
Beth Isbell had her first live performance in 2003. She has been playing guitar since the late 90s & has become quite proficient in that short time. Since her first public performance, Beth has learned a lot and come a long way to become a very sought after solo performer. Beth fronts psychedelic blues rock band The Dead Prophets (Dallas, TX), singing, playing guitar & writing most of the band's songs. The band recently released the new "Bonus Edition" CD to some very nice reviews. She has fronted several other bands along the way & in the process, has learned how to rock the house! Beth is an accomplished and award winning songwriter in multiple genres, but her favorite songs to perform are original acoustic rock pieces – dark, haunting , moody, grungy, compelling and riveting. "I try to deliver my soul to the audience in every performance," and folks are really beginning to notice and connect. She also recently released two solo CDs (Live @ Blue Moon –and- The Awakening EP). Songs from all of her CDs are now spinning on college, community, and internet radio. Her voice has been described by industry professionals as having "a great David Bowie quality" and her writing & performance style as a cross between Neil Young and Tom Waits.
Influences: Neil Young, Led Zeppelin, Nancy Wilson (Heart), Eric Clapton, SRV, Freddie King, Rolling Stones, Luther Allison, David Bowie, Mance Lipscomb, Tom Waits, and Townes Van Zandt.
As to being transgendered, it's not a choice, I just am. The bottom line is that I'm just more comfortable being female for lots of medical reasons starting from birth. It's taken a while for me to accept who I really am, but I have and really like my new self, ... I hope you do too. :) Most of all, I hope you enjoy the music!
The way I think of it is "I'm sort of like Neil Young with breasts!"
Peace & Love,
Beth (a hippie chick that loves to perform!)
Myspace sites:
http://www.myspace.com/bethisbell
http://www.myspace.com/thedeadprophets
CD Sales (hard copies):
http://www.mytexasmusic.com/bethisbell
http://www.mytexasmusic.com/thedeadprophets
Booking/Info: roxybeast@hotmail.com
Instrumentation
Beth Isbell - guitar & vocals.
Discography
B. Isbell - "The Awakening" EP (2008).
(The songs "Katrina" and "Fireflies" from this EP have been selected for airplay/streaming on MVY Radio's Local Music Cafe - http://www.mvyradio.com)
B. Isbell - "Live at Blue Moon" (2008).
(The songs "All I Can Do" and "Mountain Wind" from this EP have been selected for airplay/streaming on MVY Radio's Local Music Cafe - http://www.mvyradio.com)
The Dead Prophets: Bonus Edition (2008).
http://www.myspace.com/thedeadprophets
(Several songs from this CD - "Mountain King", "Camille", "Cobainity", on college radio playlists, AND this CD was recently selected for a promotion & digital distribution campaign in Europe).
Ed's Live Bootleg Demo EP (2006)
http://www.myspace.com/thebanded
$50 & a Cigarette EP (2004) |
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| Friday, March 28th, 2008
Get Your Free Beth Ringtones!
Go to http://www.betarecords.com/beth.isbell
and click on Ringtones or Widgets ...
or go to Ringtones widget at bottom of page.
Pick a song, click on Get MY Ringtone button,
select your cellphone carrier and hit send.
It's that simple & some very cool tones posted!
Posted By Beth Isbell @ 10:27 AM |
| Friday, March 28th, 2008
Beth's Upcoming Shows
BETH WILL BE PERFORMING AT OKC DOWNTOWN ARTS FESTIVAL WED. APRIL 23RD AT 1PM ON THE WATER STAGE!
Beth will also be performing at the Winedale Tavern in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, April 25th, from 10pm to closing
BETH IS CO-HEADLINING A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR RADIO STATION KEOS 89.1 IN BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, ON SAT. APRIL 26TH (9pm approx)--StageCenter Community Theatre, 201B W. 26th St. Bryan, TX 77803. The show features 10 great bands/artists, ... hope you can make it out.
Posted By Beth Isbell @ 9:36 AM |
| Friday, March 28th, 2008
Beth's New CDs Getting Great Reviews!
Beth’s new solo acoustic CDs "The Awakening EP" and "Live @ Blue Moon," and Beth’s Dallas based psychedelic rock band’s new CD "The Dead Prophets: Bonus Edition," are all receiving great reviews:
B. Isbell
"THE AWAKENING EP"
©2008 Independently released
Review by Lucky Boyd, My Texas Music
"Three songs from B. Isbell, but three memorable ones. Galvanizing as they may be, start with "Vice-Presidential Blues" and take your stand on a song obviously inspired by D. Cheney, then move to "Fireflies" and work your way through an acoustic offering that showcases Isbell’s writing. Recalling those days of chasing the illusive gems, Isbell transforms the emotion to maturity in this intimate yet sparsely produced track. Move on, then, to "Katrina" as Isbell winds through this instrumental much like the storm of its name, but with grace and purpose. All in all, a defining project for Isbell, which in its simplicity and brevity, exudes a metamorphic ambiance, all but hinting of a shallow breath that preambles the winds of change. Played in one order, one develops a lineage of emotion that will rise anew when the tracks are played in a different order. Experiment for yourself."
B. Isbell
"LIVE AT BLUE MOON"
©2008 Independently released
Review by Lucky Boyd, My Texas Music
"The opening mostly-instrumental track sets the tone for this seven-cut release. Featuring B. Isbell’s guitar work, the cut has a dichotomous message in its acting as a vessel for reflection and the lyrics conveying an internal frustration. Isbell offers a collection of reflective tunes from experience, observation, and reprisal of traditional thinking. Isbell forges ahead unafraid, through a field of ponderings that give each listener an opportunity for self examination. Isbell approaches the softer side with "Mountain Wind." This is a live project that redefines ’dark’ as a plausible blend of the psychedelic and the acoustic. Look for the new twists on old classics and take a peek inside the evolution of acoustic rock and blues with a tolerant undertone and a true passion for altruism."
The Dead Prophets
"THE DEAD PROPHETS: BONUS EDITION"
©2008 Independently released
Review by Lucky Boyd, My Texas Music
"The Dead Prophets are here! Mike Clark, B. Isbell, and Ms. Morgan bring Dallas to life with their unexpected brand of music. This trio of cross-influenced musicians brings retro feel with new ideas to create a blend of innovative tunes that exemplify the braggadocios-ness that is Texas music. Isbell is the trio’s songwriter, but for a co-write with Clark on "Mountain King" & "Am Blues", a Doors cover and one Dylan/ Jagger/ Richards adaptation. At times the music can be ’in-your-face" and at times a little more psychedelic. The disc contains two reprisals of "Camille" which can be heard on Isbell’s solo EP. This band’s music explodes with artistry at every turn as the multi-dimensional arrangements speak volumes about how rock music has evolved. Each song sounds like an old song and like a new song, giving rise to a level of listening comfort not always present in today’s rock bands. Hats off to the DPs! This Bonus Edition is the definitive Dead Prophets collection. Get it now!"
Posted By Beth Isbell @ 9:31 AM |
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