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"Erika Chambers' Music..."

Erika Chambers’ music echoes the sweet sounds of Nickel Creek and Alison Krauss. She has quality vocals and instrumentation which appeal to both older and younger audiences.


- Leslie Armstrong/Radio Promoter- HMG Nashville


"An Interview With Erika Chambers.."

"Erika Chambers drew me in with her song "All is Right", her voice is as luminous as the light that guides her. Her mission to make a difference is vivid through her thoughts in this interview...With her mesmerizing sound and her life portrait of lyrics, Erika Chambers is sure to bring a new life light to Christian music..." - AWOEmagazine.com


"A Radio Host's Perspective"

"Many people are surprised to learn that Erika Chambers has not been in the music scene very long. Her rich vocals and impeccable songwriting have quickly earned the attention of many industry professionals. Erika pours her heart and soul into each song, and it is evident in the reaction she receives from her audience. People are not only mesmerized by the beauty of her voice, but also by the incredible story that unfolds within each of her songs. It is only a matter of time before the rest of the world discovers this rare gem."


- Courtney Pitre: Host of "Bluegrass Highway" KRVS 88.7 FM


"digitaljournal Review"


"I was blown away, and an instant fan. She has a voice and a style very much like Mindy Smith, who she credits as a major influence. But I think in some ways her songwriting outshines even Mindy's. She has an "old soul" quality to her music, to use an already over-used cliche. Several of the tracks she has available to listen to are listed as "works in progress" but their quality - in the sense of pure musical grab-you-and-dont-let-go - is outstanding.

Only in this digital age could you have a phone conversation with an unsigned artist, hundreds of miles away, and walk away with a new "must have" music recommendation. "

To read the full article, please visit
http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/210922/Music_Review_Erika_Chambers - Eric Wyatt/ digitaljournal


Discography

*"First Glance" 5 song EP -released August '06 (featuring Bobby Clark from "Williams and Clark Expedition" on mandolin, banjo, and bass)
*Songs from "First Glance" being aired in Southern Louisiana and on several Bluegrass/Roots radio shows throughout the nation.
*"Holiday Noise" Christmas Compilation featuring Erika's original composition "O Star O'er Bethlehem". This CD was selected for a "Local Lightning Spotlight of the Week" on Nashville's WRLT Lightning 100
*Erika did an in-studio performance of "O Star" on Nashville station WRVU
*Erika's music has been featured on the radio show "Bluegrass Highway" and is also played regularly on thespiritradio.net as well as on other online stations.
* Erika's full album to be released Winter '07
* Erika was recently announced as a finalist in the Great American Song Contest.

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Bio

*Erika was one of 10 songwriters selected to showcase at the IBMA World of Bluegrass, Oct 2007!

Erika Chambers is a modern artist with a nostalgic twist. She has a passion for introducing new 'traditional' roots music into the classic folk scene. New listeners often assume that Erika's songs are creative renditions of old folk favorites and are surprised to find that she pens nearly every song she performs. Her music is timeless, and her voice delicately captures that quality in every song. With her unique writing style, unforgettable vocals, and captivating instrumentation, Erika is quickly capturing the attention of the Americana / Bluegrass music scene in Nashville and throughout the country.

Although she has been singing since she was in diapers, Erika wasn’t always a fan of Americana music. At the age of 11, she and her family moved from the busy metropolis of Phoenix , Arizona to an unbearably small town outside of Nashville . Her parents hoped for a simpler life in rural Tennessee , but the change was drastic and difficult for Erika and her younger sister, Aly. They didn’t understand the “Southern” way of life and didn’t have much in common with their peers, particularly in the realm of music. Erika had never heard of Patsy Cline or Conway Twitty until she attended high school with the grandchildren of both country legends.

After years of being somewhat resentful of what she had always considered “hillbilly music”, Erika’s perception changed during her last year of college. Surrounded by new friends with a different perspective, Erika began listening to roots music with a new appreciation. Soon, she was writing her own songs, inspired by the classic artists she had once paid little attention to. Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline and the Carter family became some of her biggest influences, along with more current artists such as Patty Griffin, Mindy Smith, Alison Krauss, and Gillian Welch. Before long, Erika had something unique to offer, and she was ready to share it. She formed a band and began playing Nashville venues.

She and her band are still pleasantly surprised by the incredibly warm reception they receive from their audiences. At nearly every show, fans comment on how “different” and “refreshing” Erika’s music is. Her fans appreciate that her music is both “traditional” and “fresh” at the same time. While Erika can still be seen playing around Nashville with her band, she has big plans for the near future. Her first full-length album is debuting this Spring, and her songs are already receiving airplay on broadcast and online radio stations. On “Garageband.com”, the online independent music giant, Erika has won nearly forty awards, including “Track of the Week” and “Best Female Vocals” on numerous occasions. In addition, Erika will soon appear as a contestant on the new television show, “Songwriters USA”, produced by Meridian Entertainment. In the mean time, she’s busy finishing up her album, recording demos, familiarizing herself with the ways of the ‘industry’, and writing with some of Nashville ’s “heavy-hitting” songwriters. Of course, her favorite co-writer is still her mom, a talented lyricist, who helped Erika finally find her voice.

To find out more, check out
http://www.myspace.com/erikachambers