Man. Who has been holding out on me? I don't know where Rosie Thomas has been all my life, but I have a crush on her music right now. She has lots of things going for her...based in Seattle...has an album with duets with Sufjan (Much Farther to Go) and well as Damien Jurado. I think I am going to be a big fan in about 2.5 seconds. Anyone have a favorite Rosie song to suggest? (If you haven't noticed, I am a big FAN of indie singer songwriters. Haven't bought any of her songs yet, just found free tracks online. I like free music.)
Update: The 2.5 seconds have passed, and I am a big fan. I've learned a few things about Rosie in the past day. For instance, she is also a stand up comedian whose stage name is Sheila Saputo. She also loves Jesus. Come on, Rosie...what can't you do?
If you like Rosie, you'll like J. Tillman. You can listen to four tracks there, and find more here. "Lilac Hem" is one of my favorite song of all time.
Posted by: Keith | February 17, 2007 at 09:54 AM
Pretty Dress is a good track.
See also: http://mybackpages.typepad.com/mybackpages/2006/04/the_joke_is_on_.html
Posted by: Dan Morehead | February 17, 2007 at 11:44 AM
you should really see rosie live if you get the chance. i got to see her in october with damien jurado, and it was the best show of my life. her album "only with laughter can you win" got me through the transition from full time employee to full time student.
Posted by: steph | February 17, 2007 at 03:56 PM
i love the song "let it be me". But I'm a sap.
Posted by: meredith | February 18, 2007 at 09:25 PM
"Since You've Been Around" is Rosie's best description of paradoxes... restlessness of love that turns us upside down... kind of like the Christian life, too! "Death Came And Got Me" for the melancholy days. "Wedding Day" for the carefree roadtrip days. Note: Don't ever watch the "Pretty Dress" music video online, because scary puppets might ruin the song for you.
Posted by: Erin | February 19, 2007 at 12:57 AM