Lindy Dobbins & The Red Velvet Manx

Artist Information

Biography

Finalist for Best Rock Female, 2010 and 2009 Carolina Music Awards

Finalist for Female Rock Artist of the Year, 2009 Queen City Awards

Finalist for Best Rock Band, 2009 Carolina Music Awards

Voted Best Local Songwriter, Readers' Pick, Creative Loafing Best of Charlotte Edition, 2007 and 2008

Honorable Mention, 2008 Billboard Songwriting Contest, 'Power of One'

Finalist for Best Female Vocalist, 2007 Charlotte Music Awards

Packaging for 'A Year In Maine One Month' won a 2009 American Graphic Design Award for excellence in the Packaging category.

When Lindy had her first professional experience in a recording studio at age seven, it was a novel event. Now, more than 20 years later, it's a regular occurrence. She has been recognized for multiple awards as both a vocalist and as a songwriter, and she is one of the only women in the area who is leading a three-piece band as a singer and guitarist. "All of my musical deities do more than sing – they sing, play and write their own material, so I've never been satisfied with the notion of doing only one of those things, myself."

With influences like Ani DiFranco, Melissa Etheridge, Sheryl Crow and Sarah MacLachlan, Lindy has always set a high bar for her live performance as well as for her writing. Lindy is most often found playing the local scene with her band, The Red Velvet Manx, but her solo performance is where she started and it remains a staple of her musical resume. Having performed as a solo artist for more than 15 years, Lindy is an expert at reading a crowd with the confidence to command the room and the sensibility to know when to work in the background to compliment the audience experience.

Having between five and six hours of cover material spanning from the 60s to current across genres such as rock, pop, funk, folk and country in addition to her original repertoire, she can tailor a performance to suit a variety of needs, and both her solo and full band performances come complete with her sound man if needed. Upon request, an additional band member may be added for performance as a duo.

Lindy and her band, the Red Velvet Manx, are sculpting out a style all their own with a tight rhythm section, deeply poignant lyrics, and unmistakable vocal acuity.

Instrumentation

Lindy Dobbins - Vocals & Guitars.
John Christenbury - Bass
Joseph Brown - Soundboard

Discography

'A Year In Maine One Month' (2008) is the first full-length album for Lindy and the band. Produced by Jamie Hoover in Charlotte, NC, the album features 12 original songs and 3 bonus tracks.

'Power of One', a promotional single released in December of 2007, features the work of veteran producer, Jamie Hoover, and internationally renowned percussionist, Jim Brock.

Albums available in Charlotte, NC at Manifest Discs on South Blvd, in Concord, NC at Music Consultants Entertainment on Manor Avenue, on CDBaby.com in physical format or for download at Amazon.com or iTunes.

Hear Lindy's music on the radio: CharlotteIndieRadio.com
CotswoldRadio.com
WSGE 91.7 FM, wsge.org
WEND 106.5 FM, 1065.com
WRRW 100.9 FM
Women of Substance Radio, www.live365.com/stations/breenoble

Links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• MySpace
• Cover Gig EPK
• Reverbnation Profile
• Lindy Dobbins on Myspace

Audio

• Power of One
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• Elixir
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• Careless Love
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• Alt Matthew
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• The Line
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• All My Kisses
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• Paint it Black
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• With or Without You
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• Come Together
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• Change Your Mind
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• Contact High (Album Version)
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• Contact High (Album Version)
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Lyrics

• Power of One
• Elixir
• Careless Love
• Matthew
• The Line
• All My Kisses
• Contact High
• Wrong
• Matters of the Heart
• Change Your Mind
• A Little Too Cautious These Days
• Nothing But Time

Video

Wrong (Live at Fox Studios in Charlotte)

Photo Gallery

Press

• Review: A Year In Maine One Month [+ Show ]
  

  Dobbins celebrates her CD release at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Double Door Inn. $8. 704-376-1446. Do...Dobbins celebrates her CD release at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Double Door Inn. $8. 704-376-1446.
  
  Dobbins' full-length debut shows the Charlotte singer-songwriter's multi-faceted voice and character as she surrounds herself with veteran guests like producer Jamie Hoover.
  
  'Matthew' juxtaposes the sweetness of her vocals with a haunting electric sitar. 'Wrong' is Dobbins at her gutsiest, with husky power and Sheryl Crow-like harmonies. She can do bluesy rock, soft AM pop, or folk rock. 'Careless Love' for instance, bounces with a classic pop groove similar to that of the Spongetones, another Hoover project.
  
  "A Year in Maine One Month" is full of self-reflection and love songs written with journal-entry vulnerability. The highlight: 'Elixir' (boosted by Jim Brock's funky percussion), a character study about hanging out that highlights Dobbins' powers of observation.

• Best Local Songwriter, 2007 & 2008, Reader's Choice [+ Show ]
  

  Lindy Dobbins voted Best Local Songwriter two years in a row by the readers of Creative Loafing in C...Lindy Dobbins voted Best Local Songwriter two years in a row by the readers of Creative Loafing in Charlotte.
  
  2008 URL:
  http://charlottehappenings.creativeloafing.com/gbase/BestOf/BestOfAwards?Award=oid%3A153897
  
  2007 URL: http://charlottehappenings.creativeloafing.com/gbase/BestOf/BestOfAwards?Award=oid%3A106799

• The Bluesbunny Music Reviews 'Power of One' EP [+ Show ]
  

  Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Hailing from North Carolina, Lindy Dobbins & the Red Velvet Manx bring ...Tuesday, January 29, 2008
  
  Hailing from North Carolina, Lindy Dobbins & the Red Velvet Manx bring us three tracks of indie rock with the "Power of One "EP.
  
  Taking the title track "Power of One" first, first impressions are somewhat conflicting. Ms Dobbins has a fine voice but it more of a rock voice whilst the arrangement is more sort of swirling and folksy. A decent enough song but it does not really shine. "Careless Love" is rather more straightforward with something of a new country feel to it. It is a good commercial song that gels together well and quickly gets you humming along. Perfect radio fodder in other words. The last track on this EP is the atmospheric "Elixir". It is a story of the urban nightmare that so many live and is the standout track of this EP. Getting dragged into the groove of this song is going to happen to you as we follow the stories of the protagonists. Pure class.
  
  Lindy Dobbins handles herself well here on what we assume is her debut release and the production and arrangements show that a lot of care and attention has gone into getting the message across. Although the three tracks on this EP do seem to be pointing in different directions, it will be interesting to see how this band develops over the course of a full album. In the meantime, this EP can be obtained from CD Baby.
  
  URL: http://www.bluesbunny.com/tabid/122/xmmid/474/xmid/650/xmview/2/default.aspx

• Charlotte Shines Again! [+ Show ]
  

  Lindy Dobbins & The Red Velvet Manx followed with an amazing performance complete with stellar vocal...Lindy Dobbins & The Red Velvet Manx followed with an amazing performance complete with stellar vocals and great compositions. Whether you are in the mood for rock n roll or pop this group has a flavor for everyone. Lindy's ability to capture the hearts of the audience and keep them involved with the show is truly spectacular.
  
  S. Creole & Schwarzcat - 2 Jun 2007

• Charlotte Couldn't Have Rocked Harder! [+ Show ]
  

  Lindy Dobbins & The Red Velvet Manx took the stage and performed an alternative rock set that had th...Lindy Dobbins & The Red Velvet Manx took the stage and performed an alternative rock set that had the crowd in a hush. Lindy’s angelic vocals mixed with bumping bass lines and awesome guitar solos had all hands raised!

• Emergenza Regional Finals [+ Show ]
  

  Lindy Dobbins and the Red Velvet Manx, of Charlotte, NC, set the audience into a trance. Lindy's swe...Lindy Dobbins and the Red Velvet Manx, of Charlotte, NC, set the audience into a trance. Lindy's sweet and strong lead vocals were that of an angel as she sang of love, life and reality.

• Columbia Semi-Finals Rock South Carolina [+ Show ]
  

  Lindy Dobbins and the Red Velvet Manx of Charlotte closed out the evening with an excellent almost b...Lindy Dobbins and the Red Velvet Manx of Charlotte closed out the evening with an excellent almost bluesy set. Lindy was the only female vocalist of this weekend's events and she belted it out to lure the audience in.

• Columbia Rocks [+ Show ]
  

  "Saturday took all by surprise with an array of incredibly tight musicians and different genres of r..."Saturday took all by surprise with an array of incredibly tight musicians and different genres of rock... Lindy Dobbins and the Red Velvet Manx followed as the only female vocalist of the evening. They truely swept the audience away with songs like 'Contact High' and 'Paint it Black'." -- Emergenza Festival, 19 Dec 2005 Sophie Creole

• Review of 'Contact High' [+ Show ]
  

  Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Today on our Tuesday musical stash we get LINDY DOBBINS AND THE RED VELVET M...Tuesday, July 29, 2008
  Today on our Tuesday musical stash we get LINDY DOBBINS AND THE RED VELVET MANX with their song, 'Contact High.' Lindy's voice is gorgeous and her song writing style is edgy and quick. She plays a smooth electric guitar on today's track. Lindy is a North Carolina native and she calls Charlotte home. She began writing music as a young child and performing as a teen. Her band, the Red Velvet Manx is Dave Starr on drums and fellow NC native, John Christenbury on bass. This lean trio delivers big. A little edgier than folk, this alternative rock gives us a nice soundtrack for a Tuesday. Visit their website for more music and information about Lindy and the Red Velvet Manx at www.lindydobbins.com.
  Link: http://stash.norml.org/2008/07/29/music-lindy-dobbins-and-the-red-velvet-manx-contact-high/
  
  

Setlist

Original Material (all songs written by Lindy Dobbins):

Power of One
Careless Love
Elixir
Wrong
Contact High
The Line
Matthew (original and alternate versions)
Here I Am
Nothing But Time
A Little Too Cautious These Days
Matters of the Heart
Change Your Mind
All My Kisses

non-current repertoire:

Song for Marc
Leaving Me
Venom
Pixie Girl
All I Wanted
Captive
Breakpoint
Natural High
Beggar to a Thief


Sets include original material as well as, when requested by the venue, cover songs from artists such as:

7 Mary 3
Adele
Alanis Morissette
Amy Winehouse
Ana Nalik
Ani DiFranco
Bad Company
Barenaked Ladies
The Beatles
Ben Harper
Billy Idol
The Black Crowes
Bob Marley
Bon Jovi
Buffalo Springfield
Bush
Candlebox
Carrie Underwood
Counting Crows
Cyndi Lauper
Creedence Clearwater Revival
The Doobie Brothers
Elliot Smith
Eric Clapton
Ferente
Fleetwood Mac
Fuel
Gnarls Barkley
Greenday
Guns n' Roses
Hank III
Incubus
Indigo Girls
Jack Johnson
James
Janes Addiction
Janis Joplin
Jann Arden
Jay Sean
Jewel
Joan Osborne
John Waite
Joni Mitchell
Keith Whitley
Kings of Leon
LeAnn Womack
Live
Marcy Playground
Marvin Gaye
Matchbox 20
Melissa Etheridge
Meredith Brooks
Natalie Imbruglia
Neil Young
Nickelback
Nirvana
Pearl Jam
Pink
Pink Floyd
PM Dawn
Radiohead
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Rod Stewart
Rolling Stones
Roxette
Sarah McLachlan
Sheriff
Sheryl Crow
Smokey Robinson
Stealers Wheel
Steve Miller Band
Stevie Wonder
Taylor Swift
Tom Petty
Tracey Bonham
Tracy Chapman
Train
U2
War

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