Rhythm Angels
Nashville, Tennessee, United States | INDIE
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Press
"An infectious blend of sweet vocals, story based lyrics and acoustic sensibilities" - Billboard magazine
"Celeste's sweet voice takes you immediately, but as you listen you hear that it is leavened with hope, longing, tears and North Dakota dust. She is one fine songwriter and one exciting performer." - David Kamerer
"As a songwriter, Rebecca Folsom shows many faces on "Shine"...At times her approach is pensive and spare, with minimally instrumented songs...This approach lends quiet power to "Not a Child", an unflinching reflection on a troubled time. But Folsom isn't a chronic navel-gazer...her bawdier moments are her most satisfying. "Natural Disaster" and "Lift Me Higher" roll with pure New Orleans-style R&B...But Folsom doesn't confuse soul with self-indulgence: Her songs are like little earthquakes: rattling and unexpected, but over before you've really figured out what's hit you." - Laura Bond - Westword magazine
Discography
Rhythm Angels
Girls Like Us (2009)
Celeste Krenz:
Acoustic (2006)
Beautiful Soup (2004)
Ten Year Compilation (2003)
Through My Baby's Eyes - Christmas (2001)
Celeste (2000)
Wishin' (1998)
Hello Country (1996)
Slow Burning Flame (1994)
Edge of the Storm (1993)
Rebecca Folsom:
Water on Stone (2008)
Shine (2004)
Across the Sky (2001)
Welcome (1997)
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Bio
Rhythm Angels sprang forth from serendipity as much as from destiny, blossoming from a Women-in-the-Round showcase. It was immediately obvious that the talents of Celeste Krenz and Rebecca Folsom should be combined. Each musician is a talented singer-songwriter and enjoys a successful solo career, but together, this incredibly talented duo creates an inspired new sound.
Celeste Krenz started writing songs at age 15 and continued writing through college. In 1990, Celeste moved to Denver, where, before long, she developed a loyal following in a community that appreciated the honesty and warmth of her songs and voice. She released four independent albums between 1993 and 1998, with "Slow Burning Flame" produced by Tim O'Brien and Bob Tyler, reaching #11 on music trade magazine GAVINS Americana radio airplay chart.
Now settled in Nashville, Celeste has been embraced by audiences across the country. Robert K. Oermann of Music Row Magazine writes, "The purest folk voice I've heard in years, and that little catch in her throat gives it just a touch of hillbilly soul. I was so enchanted that I practically held my breath".
Celeste reflects on writing songs about closely-held emotions. "In a strange way, I think they're easier to write, you can hardly keep them in, on the other hand, they're the hardest ones to perform. I feel like I'm telling my story for the first time, every time...it's very emotional. What I've realized is that although the songs are very personal, they have a universal message. Life is constantly changing, we all lose people we love and we are all looking for ways to keep love alive and find peace in the world. I think the trick is to squeeze every drop of joy from the time we have together. Try to do the right thing...life is short...make it count."
Rebecca Folsom has been described in The Denver Post as a "sultry vocalist". Westword writes "Like Susan Tedeschi, Folsom shares a blues bent and vocal prowess. Her music takes you from exquisite ballads to uplifting acoustic rock grooves, and knock-you-to-your-knees original blues."
Rebecca tours extensively, having performed on BBC, London television and radio, at NYC's Bitterend and Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Nashville's Bluebird Cafe, Opryland, Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival. She loves the spark of the moment found in live performance. "My aim is to awaken and uplift people. It is important to look at the realities going on in the world today, socially and politically, but it is equally of value to laugh and spread comfort and joy."
And Rhythm Angels definitely spread comfort and joy.
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