The Hickum's

HIRUM HICKUM PROJECT

The band’s self-titled debut release has already been attracting attention among acoustic music fans and Music Row execs alike:

“A dark, rich slab of Americana cake. [Hirum Hickum] paints a vivid canvas of a journey down the celebrated highways of the southeastern U.S. while their sonic landscapes invoke a rich musical history, from Fleetwood Mac to Alison Krauss” ~Nicholas Carsner, Sharp Objects Music, Nashville, TN

“Beautiful vocal harmonies, nicely accentuated by Appalachian imagery and a hint of twang. This is the stuff that made me fall in love with acoustic music” ~Mare Wakefield, former Independent Music Editor of Performing Songwriter magazine.

The song"Southern Appalachia" takes us from the red Georgia clay though a vision of golden leaves, this vignette paints a vivid canvas as an homage to the South.

"Strike Up The Band" is as it sounds; a Levon Helm-kissed groove, descendant of the great lyric and melody writing that was first birthed from the Gershwins' pens in Tin Pan Alley.

The gentle, honest whisper of "In Front Of My Eyes" is reminiscent of Sally Ellyson's [Hem] cooing lilt. Musically warm and inviting, like a crackling wood fire on a cold winter's night, it is a song by which to wrap yourself and bed down for the evening.

With it's percussive rhythm "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself" places a strong and sympathetic hand upon the listener's shoulder, imparting a timeless and oft-forgotten message of encouragement.



Louise Mosrie - creates a world of lush detail and wide-open emotion drawing on the sensual imagery of the Deep South. With an original, tangible writing style, she combines the influences of Americana, Bluegrass and Folk music. Her fresh and charming vocal quality is complimented by this Project’s diverse musical arrangements. Louise began writing pop/folk songs in her early 20s while living in Knoxville soon after college, moving to Nashville to further work on song-craft. There, she made friends and contacts in the Americana and bluegrass side of Nashville, playing rounds and writing with locally-based artists.

"Seeing and hearing Louise Mosrie perform her eclectic mix of folk and English pop is like having a good friend sit down in your living room to play guitar and sing: The beer is cold, the room is lit by candles and there's something ethereal about her sweet voice"

-Steve Wildsmith - The Daily Times

Press Reviews

Radio DJ comments on "Home"

KRUU-FM/Fairfield, IA

The songwriting is really strong, the production is great and your voice quite beautiful. The more important thing to me, though, is that the songs are truly convincing. I find that is an incredibly elusive quality that is lacking in so much music; it's pretty and polished and well executed, but not believable and I grow tired of it after only a couple of listens. So thank you for not falling into that trap! - Lauryn Shapter

WOKI-FM
Jim Ziegler, Program Director

"Louise is a true talent. We've enjoyed having Louise involved in several radio station events, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive."

Metro Beat - 2002
Metro Beat, Greenville, SC

“Influenced by everyone from ‘70’s folk-rock icon Ricki Lee Jones to ‘80’s pop faves The Sundays, Louise Mosrie brings a refreshing dose of acoustic pop to the singer-songwriter realm. Listening to her latest album, Separated Like Stars, gives you the kind of emotional lift that an old Carole King or Maria Muldaur release would have 30 years ago.”

Separated Like Stars 2002
Southeast Performer

“With a crystal like voice, Louise Mosrie, presents to us her newest release, Separated Like Stars. This is a collection of diverse tunes sprinkled with an acoustic pop sensibility, yet the acoustic part is only an anchor for the songs as she expands the music into lovely cinematic arrangements better than any major label could churn out. Mosrie’s voice is a lot like Harriet Wheeler’s from the British dream pop group, The Sundays, but her music is far more grounded and gutsy. Like in “Has Been” or “Real Me”, Mosrie includes jazz and folk into her catchy sound. Or while listening to “One of the Lonely Ones” the country flare comes shining through. This recording only slows down nearly toward the end with the expressive solo, “Riverman”. In this song, the strength of the entire CD is heard as her glowing voice becomes entangled with the acoustic guitar. The following tunes, though orchestrated into rock band format, are clearly guided by this intimate setting. Mosrie creates a more eclectic type of dreaminess and thus a wonderful recording.”


Winner 2009 Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Competition

Check out: www.louisemosrie.com

and

www.myspace.com/louisemosrie



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Greg Foresman - plays guitar as if he’s searching, getting close to, or has found the answers. The Hiram Hickam Project is the - Ear-Friendly Music

HIRUM HICKUM PROJECT

The band’s self-titled debut release has already been attracting attention among acoustic music fans and Music Row execs alike:

“A dark, rich slab of Americana cake. [Hirum Hickum] paints a vivid canvas of a journey down the celebrated highways of the southeastern U.S. while their sonic landscapes invoke a rich musical history, from Fleetwood Mac to Alison Krauss” ~Nicholas Carsner, Sharp Objects Music, Nashville, TN

“Beautiful vocal harmonies, nicely accentuated by Appalachian imagery and a hint of twang. This is the stuff that made me fall in love with acoustic music” ~Mare Wakefield, former Independent Music Editor of Performing Songwriter magazine.

The song"Southern Appalachia" takes us from the red Georgia clay though a vision of golden leaves, this vignette paints a vivid canvas as an homage to the South.

"Strike Up The Band" is as it sounds; a Levon Helm-kissed groove, descendant of the great lyric and melody writing that was first birthed from the Gershwins' pens in Tin Pan Alley.

The gentle, honest whisper of "In Front Of My Eyes" is reminiscent of Sally Ellyson's [Hem] cooing lilt. Musically warm and inviting, like a crackling wood fire on a cold winter's night, it is a song by which to wrap yourself and bed down for the evening.

With it's percussive rhythm "Don't Be So Hard On Yourself" places a strong and sympathetic hand upon the listener's shoulder, imparting a timeless and oft-forgotten message of encouragement.



Louise Mosrie - creates a world of lush detail and wide-open emotion drawing on the sensual imagery of the Deep South. With an original, tangible writing style, she combines the influences of Americana, Bluegrass and Folk music. Her fresh and charming vocal quality is complimented by this Project’s diverse musical arrangements. Louise began writing pop/folk songs in her early 20s while living in Knoxville soon after college, moving to Nashville to further work on song-craft. There, she made friends and contacts in the Americana and bluegrass side of Nashville, playing rounds and writing with locally-based artists.

"Seeing and hearing Louise Mosrie perform her eclectic mix of folk and English pop is like having a good friend sit down in your living room to play guitar and sing: The beer is cold, the room is lit by candles and there's something ethereal about her sweet voice"

-Steve Wildsmith - The Daily Times

Press Reviews

Radio DJ comments on "Home"

KRUU-FM/Fairfield, IA

The songwriting is really strong, the production is great and your voice quite beautiful. The more important thing to me, though, is that the songs are truly convincing. I find that is an incredibly elusive quality that is lacking in so much music; it's pretty and polished and well executed, but not believable and I grow tired of it after only a couple of listens. So thank you for not falling into that trap! - Lauryn Shapter

WOKI-FM
Jim Ziegler, Program Director

"Louise is a true talent. We've enjoyed having Louise involved in several radio station events, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive."

Metro Beat - 2002
Metro Beat, Greenville, SC

“Influenced by everyone from ‘70’s folk-rock icon Ricki Lee Jones to ‘80’s pop faves The Sundays, Louise Mosrie brings a refreshing dose of acoustic pop to the singer-songwriter realm. Listening to her latest album, Separated Like Stars, gives you the kind of emotional lift that an old Carole King or Maria Muldaur release would have 30 years ago.”

Separated Like Stars 2002
Southeast Performer

“With a crystal like voice, Louise Mosrie, presents to us her newest release, Separated Like Stars. This is a collection of diverse tunes sprinkled with an acoustic pop sensibility, yet the acoustic part is only an anchor for the songs as she expands the music into lovely cinematic arrangements better than any major label could churn out. Mosrie’s voice is a lot like Harriet Wheeler’s from the British dream pop group, The Sundays, but her music is far more grounded and gutsy. Like in “Has Been” or “Real Me”, Mosrie includes jazz and folk into her catchy sound. Or while listening to “One of the Lonely Ones” the country flare comes shining through. This recording only slows down nearly toward the end with the expressive solo, “Riverman”. In this song, the strength of the entire CD is heard as her glowing voice becomes entangled with the acoustic guitar. The following tunes, though orchestrated into rock band format, are clearly guided by this intimate setting. Mosrie creates a more eclectic type of dreaminess and thus a wonderful recording.”


Winner 2009 Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Competition

Check out: www.louisemosrie.com

and

www.myspace.com/louisemosrie



___________________________________________________________________


Greg Foresman - plays guitar as if he’s searching, getting close to, or has found the answers. The Hiram Hickam Project is the - Ear-Friendly Music