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"Sofie Reed: Simplicity Chased Trouble Away"

A refreshing alternative from a modern musical world dominated by electronic compositions, Sofie Reed manages to step back in time and achieve the same level of energy, rhythm, and uniqueness that any synthesized note can provide. Playing a dulcimer, an instrument of the early 19th century, Sofie blends the slow, resonating tone of the strings with her warm and emotionally captivating voice. The album starts off upbeat, and in the second song “Leaving This Morning” the truly soulful elements of Sofie’s songwriting begin to shine through. Even in slower songs like “Simplicity Chased Trouble Away” she keeps the passion alive, allowing her to move seamlessly from track to track and create a rich variety of sounds throughout them all. Though the songs she closes with are not originals, her adaption of the blues classics “Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen” and “Bye Bye Bird” really showcase her ability to put her own distinctive touch on any song. An invigorating balance of sounds, Simplicity Chased Trouble Away provides an undeniably enjoyable listening experience for anyone willing to be affected by the music. - Scene Magazine - Fort Collins, CO


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"Simplicity Chased Trouble Away" released 2012 includes 12 songs:

Glitter Girl
Leaving This Morning (by Ma Rainey and Thelma Davis)
Simplicity Chased Trouble Away
The Village Rooster
Human Every Day
Tinder For Your Love
Open
Outside The City
Peace Loving You
Why You So Negative
Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen (American Folk Song)
Bye Bye Bird (Sonny Boy Williamson and W. Dixon)

"Baby Boo Got Gone" released 2004 include 11 songs:

Take A Step
Phoenix Dragon Heat
Box Of Prayers
Owl
Baby Boo Got Gone
Cloned Pickled Love
Who's Got Their Soul
Heartbreaker's Post
Fallen Star
Pilot Car
Funky Rattle

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Accompanying herself with dulcimer, lap steel guitar, foot-stomping and harmonica, Sofie delivers her bluesy, earthy, original songs in a new collection "Simplicity Chased Trouble Away".

Sofie’s independently produced debut CD Baby Boo Got Gone, released in 2004, recorded with a handful of fine musicians such as John Magnie and Steve Amedee of the Subdudes and guitarist Jeff Pevar. In the category of blues-folk, Sofie’s CD became a top-seller at CDBaby.com.

Brief History: Influenced by American blues and jazz, Sofie changed her plans from theater school to pursuing a career as a singer/songwriter. She left Sweden 1987 and settled in Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A. Utilizing her creative skills, Sofie freelanced as a stylist within the local music scene, until one of her clients, Sheila Charles, daughter of Ray Charles, hired her as a back-up singer. – Sofie picked up a variety of session work throughout the Twin Cities – from Paisley Park Studios to voice-over commercials and independent films. After a period of performing in a duo with her former husband, guitarist Preston Reed, she left Minneapolis and moved to Colorado. Sofie’s lone journey into a foreign culture generated many experiences, creating an intriguing, colorful story reflected in her music and performance.