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Diana's Interview and New Songs on Folk Alley Extras!
Hear Jim Blum's interview with Diana and see video of her performing in Folk Alley's Studio C plus you can preview two new songs from Diana's up-coming release. Click here!
Diana Jones and Mary Gauthier: Songs of Sorrow and Salvation from the American South...
Mary Gauthier and Diana Jones bring their versions of Southern Gothic to a series of European dates beginning April 12th in Tullamore, Ireland. Dubbing the evening, "Songs of Sorrow and Salvation from the American South," Gauthier and Jones each boast repertoire that explores social issues and reveals the cultural character of the American South. With deeply flawed characters, sparse simple melodies, and a couple of chord changes, Jones and Gauthier create haunting pictures of the places from where they come, Gauthier from deep south Louisiana, and Jones from Appalacia, in East Tennesse.
Gauthier adds, "I am thrilled to be on the road again with Diana Jones. Sharing the stage and singing with a writer/singer of her talent inspires, uplifts, and challenges me, and I am certain that these shows will be dynamic, as we plan on improvising and letting the spirit move us. I am really looking forward to this tour." (Click 4 dates)
UK
House of Mercy radio, Barry Everitt, declares
Solo Female record of the year
'My Rememberence Of You' by Diana Jones!
" . . .this subtle, heartfelt Americana is as fine-grained as an old parlor guitar." - Dan Gewertz, BOSTON HERALD
Jones's hard, rootless life fills every lonesome note she sings. Her voice is torn yet starkly pretty as she sings about love, loss, and the uncertain quest for home. -- Scott Alarik, The Boston Globe
Diana Jones makes an appearance on Mountain Stage High Definition West Virginia PBS TV Premiere!
Jan 8: Martina McBride & Diana Jones – Hosted by Larry Groce, this program recorded at the Clay Center in Charleston' features Martina McBride performing classic songs and a special appearance by Diana Jones, an Americana singer/songwriter whose roots reach deep into Appalachia. *Check local listings in your area for channel designation. These programs are also being distributed nationwide in high definition.
"It goes without saying, Diana Jones is a consummate singer and writer,
who totally charms audiences. What sets her apart - and this is the
highest praise in a crowded music profession - is her originality. Her
music doesn't sound like anyone else's." -- Richard Thompson
Honored to Support Legends Richard Thompson and Nick Lowe, Diana Jones Returns to Europe! After two successful tours already this year, Diana Jones joins Richard Thompson in Brussels on October 8th for an extensive European tour. Jones travels to Belgium to begin a fifteen date run opening for Richard and his band, performing in some of Europe’s finest venues. Diana will also be opening for Nick Lowe at Royal Festival Hall in London on October 23rd.
"Diana Jones, like Gillian Welch and Iris Dement, has the uncanny ability to write original songs that sound like they originated a couple centuries ago in some backwoods West Virginia holler... she can sit and sing for a spell on my front porch any time."
-- Paste
"Diana Jones writes songs which she sings in such a haunting high lonesome that one can’t help but wonder if she isn’t the lost daughter of the Carter Family."-- Ann Patchett, New York Times
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"Profound songs, purely country singing, light acoustic arrangements. She'll break your heart and you'll be glad she did." - Philadelphia City Paper
Be sure and check out Diana's new video clips from the Philly Folk Festival this summer!
YouTube and Myspace You can also get your own copy at FestivalLink.Net
BUY THE NEW BYRDJONES CD NOW!
Rated 8 out of ten! "Vocally their voices intertwine to stunning effect" - Folkwax
Diana's duo side project with singer songwriter Jonathan Byrd is now available on her website. "Radio Soul" was recorded in 7 hours and includes great songs and arrangements by Diana and Jonathan. Everyone is loving "Radio Soul"! buy here
Diana Jones writes song for Miner's Memorial
MP3 of "Henry Russell's Last Words"
Several months ago, Diana was asked to write a song for a memorial service to honor 111 miners who where killed in 1927 at Federal Mine #3 in Everettville, West Virginia. Click here for more information and to donate for the memorial marker and park. Click here to read the story in Scotland on Sunday newspaper.
Sing Out! magazine features Diana and "Pony"!
"One of the most exciting singer-songwriters to emerge in recent years"--Sing Out!
Click here for the entire 6 page feature
Multi-instrumentalist, Beau Stapleton, of Blue Merle fame, continues to accompany Diana on on the road!
Beau's talents on mandolin and tenor guitar, as well as his vocal harmonies, add a new color to Diana's original tunes. We are excited to have him onboard. Read more about Beau here.
Chicago Tribune declares Diana Jones's
"My Remembrance of You" #1 for the Year!!
"Like Alison Krauss, Gillian Welch and Iris DeMent, Jones is a singular voice who chooses art over easy commerce. Jones is an Americana gem. Whether she's limning the despair of a dance-hall girl on "Pretty Girl" or the aching dislocation of a Native American child on "Pony," Jones brings a Haggard-esque sensitivity to these self-penned songs." -- Chrissie Dickinson, Chicago Tribune
click here for the full article NO DEPRESSION features Diana!
"A resonant vintage folk/bluegrass bender, My Remembrance haunts with it's tales... of the human spirit. Her voice sounds like the smoke from a hand rolled cigarette... It's old-time, perhaps even out-of-time, and it draws you in with it's musky, dusky tone and emotional nuances that glow like dying coals." --Holly Gleason, No Depression
Click here for the entire article
Nashville Scene's Best of 2006
"Her songs are as threadbare and timeless as a Carter Family classic, yet as personal and carefully crafted as a John Prine or Guy Clark tune." -- Michael McCall, Nashville Scene
click for entire article
"Her voice has that stripped-down, Dust Bowl quality of Iris DeMent, the Appalachian edge of Gillian Welch and Alison Krauss, and the strength of Joan Baez. Without an ounce of pretense or phony artifice, her sparse sound incorporates a we'll-never-get-out-of-this-alive Hank Williams fatalism that is at once tragic and uplifting." ~ Houston Press
Diana Jones is Nominated for 2 Folk Alliance Awards!
SONG & EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR
We are thrilled to announce nominations in TWO separate categories. The always requested song, "Pony", is nominated for Song of the Year and Diana for Emerging Artist of the Year!
Diana Jones Wins 2006 Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Contest !!
Examples of artists who have performed in the competition include:Steve Earle, John Gorka, Nanci Griffith, Lyle Lovett http://kerrvillefolkfestival.com/newfolk.htm
"I won't soon forget the first time I heard that voice and guitar; new
music with a very old soul. I understand that she's getting some
deserved recognition in the world of contemporary folk music but,
people, Diana Jones could open for the Carter Family."
Steve James- Roots and Blues Finger style Guitar Guru http://stevejames.com/
Recent Press Reviews:
"Jones is in full control of her instrument and her songwriting is positively haunting." Exclaim!
"Country singer Diana Jones has been called the new Emily Dickinson, and after listening to this great collection of excellent songs, I can well believe it," -Rambles.net full review
"Jones is on the verge of a critical breakthrough. Increasingly compared to the likes of Iris DeMent and Gillian Welch, Jones just might be the best American songwriter most people have never heard of." --Chrissie Dickinson, Chicago Tribune
click here for entire article
"Diana Jones allows her mountain heritage to shine through on her delightful album, My Remembrance of You. Diana Jones has produced a strong release that appeals to those who appreciate strong female voices, subtle instrumental acumen, and thoughtful, picturesque lyrical development."--(DT) Bluegrass Now Magazine
"Jones has a fine and distinctive-honeyed country voice and her solid songwriting talents make a firm foundation of support for her multi-intrumentalist musical identity".--Roddy Campbell, Penguin Eggs (summer 2006)
"How often do we hear, the new Dylan, the new Beatles, the new Springsteen... now we have the new Iris Dement. What a superb record you make...thanks!"-- Bart Ebisch (the Netherlands) http://www.hanx.net/
"The last time I remember being this excited by a collection of songs by a new artist was the first time I heard the opening lines of Iris Dement's 1992 release, Infamous Angel." Sing Out!
" Wow, Wow, Wow this lady can sing and write a song like very few can do. Diana Jones performs with a confidence that seldom graces an artist."- Roots Music Report
Jones takes what's best of folk and country music and blends it together to create some really outstanding music. This album is definitely destined for my "Best of 2006" list and I suspect it will show up on others' lists as well." David Pyles, FAME.com
"In a word, charming. Lovely strummed acoustic instrumentation, a gently swaying melody, a hillbilly feminist lyric and a Southern-drawl vocal. The album is titled My Remembrance of You, and it is a major, major country music event." Robert K. Oermann , @ Music Row Magazine
"To each and every song, Diana Jones brings a voice of passion and authority." Robert Mills, Maverick Magazine, UK
"Her songs are poetic and challenging, and her voice is a marvel. There are alot of great voices out here, but few can keep up with this Jones." Rob Weir, Valley Advocate
Radio Reviews:
“The best album I’ve heard in months and months…An absolute gem.”
Bob Harris, BBC 2
"Mesmerizing in style with melodies that wrap themselves around and
through you. Her love songs are unbearably beautiful, but she has
much more to offer than love songs."--Rich Warren, WFMT's " Midnight Special" Favorites for 2006
"One of the best new discoveries in Americana Music this year!"
--Martin Anderson,WNCW, North Carolina
"When Diana Jones went in search of her birth family, she not only found them in East Tennessee, she also found her voice - as a writer and a singer. There's an authenticity to her stories and her singing that is truly special." --John Platt, WFUV "City Folk Sunday"
"A fresh breeze from Appalachia. Diana Jones songs are melodic little gems--and worth every listen."-- Gene Shay, WXPN "The Folk Show"
"Diana Jones "My Remembrance of You" is a must
have for every station!! The CD is rich with her beautiful vocals
as well as brilliant songwriting. The arrangement of "Pony" brings
me to my knees as that has always been a favorite song of mine
due to the content of the song. This is a rich and vibrant album
and we are truly fortunate to have such a recording available by
this artist!!"---Mary Post WVUD-FM NEWARK, DE
"Diana Jones is a winner. I am playing a lot of this disc and getting lots of e-mail and great comments." Tom, Folk Routes @ CKUA in Canada
"The Diana Jones CD is a killer; I'll be dipping into it
regularly on Just Folks." ---John Kalb/Just Folks, WSCL & WSDL
I've been very impressed with the Diana Jones CD as you can see
from my play list posted on Sunday. It is very special, indeed.....Charlie
Backfish, WUSB host since 1978
Check out Diana Jones's MYSPACE---www.myspace.com/dianajonesmusic
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