Artists
At A Glance
ARTIST WEBSITE: www.lindadraper.net
MYSPACE PRESENCE: http://myspace.com/lindadraper
BASE OF OPERATION: New York, NY USA
LATEST RELEASE: "Keepsake" CD (2007)
PRESS INFO: coming soon
FOR FANS OF: Nick Drake, Cat Power, Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Suzanne
Vega, etc
Linda Draper
New York City folk chanteuse Linda Draper has been best described as an
artist with a creative, fresh sound - Timeless folk/pop with a vision all
her own. Her exploration of music began in the church choir, later venturing
to eclectic genres such as the Renaissance Faire. She has also be embraced
by the Antifolk music community in New York City which has featured notable
artists such as Beck, Lach, and Michelle Shocked.
Linda Draper recorded her debut LP “Ricochet” in 2001 with New York City
producer Kramer (Low and Galaxie 500). The partnership would continue with
her next three Long Players: 2002’s “Snow White Trash Girl,” 2003’s “Patchwork,”
and her debut LP with Planting Seeds Records’ “One Two Three Four.” All
of Linda’s LP’s has met with critical acclaim worldwide. Linda Draper’s
expansive catalogue continues to grow with each year with appearances on
a variety of compilations – fine tributes to the very artists/songwriters
that continue to influence her. Linda has contributed to a couple of Wood
Records’ compilations “Poison Ochs” an homage to 60’s folk singer Phil Ochs
(released in 2004 – with her version of “Flower Lady”) as well as “I”ll
Never Leave You – A Tribute To Harry Nilsson” (released 2005, featuring
“Lottery Song” performed with Brian Wurschum).
In 2006 she appeared on a long over due music salute to Rock & Roll, Country
Rock pioneer Rick Nelson. “Easy To Be Free: The Songs of Rick Nelson” which
featured Linda’s take on Nelson’s autobiographical “How Long.” Her fifth
studio LP "Keepsake", produced by Linda and Major Matt was released
in 2007 to more critical acclaim. She is currently working on her sixth
LP produced by Brad Albetta (Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright, Linda
Thompson, and Teddy Thompson.
Releases
Christmas With Planting Seeds - “Merry Christmas”
Sunsets & Silhouettes - “Colorblind”
One Two Three Four
Needlessly
Ricochet
Snow
White Trash Girl
Patchwork
Easy To Be Free: The Songs of Rick Nelson - "How Long"
Traces Of
Keepsake