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20-Jan-2013Fiona Apple Review
By Rebecca Kane The first time I saw Fiona Apple, it was on Valentines Day back in 1997. She was just starting to make a name for herself back then, and she was opening for the Counting Crows. I didn’t have Fiona’s debut album Tidal yet, but when she took the stage, I realized IRead More…
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30-Sep-2012Beth Orton Review
Beth Orton’s voice sounds like feathers swirling from the sky. There is an honesty to it that transcends this earthly vocal realm. Beth has a unique sound, blending folk-oriented, fingerpicking guitar roots with an electronic beat. She has collaborated with musicians like William Orbit and the Chemical Brothers. Beth won the Brit Award for BestRead More…
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04-Sep-2012Shoot to Thrill!
Shoot To Thrill Interview By Rebecca Kane When you think of AC/DC, the image is a bunch of guys rocking out and donning the famous school boy outfits. The singer always sounded like he was chain smoking cigarettes and swallowing rusty nails. Now imagine an AC/DC female cover band that rocks out more than theRead More…
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23-Jul-2012Neko Case Review
Neko Case Review By Rebecca Kane Neko Case finally played Raleigh. Her last scheduled tour fell through in 2010, and I have been waiting patiently ever since. Last week, the planets serendipitously aligned, and bestowed a talent that would make Rodin’s statues’ come back to life. Neko brought her band-mate Kelly Hogan, as her openingRead More…
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04-Jun-2012St. Vincent Review
Review By Rebecca Kane St. Vincent came back to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, after eight long years. Her die hard fans were waiting patiently, as tickets sold out right after they went on sale. I was excited to see St. Vincent (aka Annie Clark), because I just started getting into her music. I had seenRead More…
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05-May-2012Feist Review
Review By Rebecca Kane I have been anticipating Canadian Singer/Songwriter Feist’s appearance in the Triangle. Leslie Feist has many accolades under her belt, which include recently winning three Juno’s for Artist of the Year, Adult Alternative Album of the Year for “Metals”, and Music DVD of the Year for her documentary “Look at What theRead More…
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03-Apr-2012My Interview with Viva La Venus
Interview By Rebecca Kane Viva La Venus is not your average girl band. They are much more than a pretty face and they prove their serious rock credentials on their largely anticipated third album, Bleeding on the Edge of Happiness. These women rock with infectious riffs, and a take-no-prisoners attitude when it comes to lyrics.Read More…
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01-Mar-2012My Interview With Kat Robichaud
Interview By Rebecca Kane I recently had the pleasure of meeting Kat Robichaud of The Design. As the suffix of her last name suggests, this woman is extremely hot, intelligent, and taking over the world. I was surfing the web one day and came across a video called “Burn” from a band called The Design.Read More…
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02-Feb-2012My Interview With Valerie Wood
Interview By Rebecca Kane When I first laid eyes on Valerie Wood, I was immediately captivated. I saw her at a Vaudevillian show, mesmerizing the audience with her velvety vocals. I was compelled to write an article about her. She sounds like Alison Krauss meets Peggy Lee, mixed with the dreamy mysterious sensuality of JessicaRead More…
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01-Jan-2012Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Coolgrrrls! I am very excited about starting the New Year writing for Coolgrrrls. This coming year, I will be bringing more photography and interesting insights from other female artists to my blog. I feel it’s very important that women stick together and help one another. My New Years wish for every Coolgrrrl,Read More…
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01-Dec-2011My Interview With Crystal Bright
Interview By Rebecca Kane Crystal Bright and the Silver Hands are from Greensboro, NC and really making a major impact in the music scene. Crystal’s newly released video for “Drowned Out”, has already been nominated for the HearNC Music Video Festival Awards. The official release date of her new album “Muses and Bones” will beRead More…
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02-Nov-2011Rebecca Kane – Introduction
Hello all Cool Grrrls! My name is Rebecca Kane and I am an artist on many levels. Music is near and dear to my heart, so when I saw this opportunity to write a blog on female musicians, it is a dream come true. Let me tell you a little about myself. I currently liveRead More…
