Artist description Dudley is a band built around the sensitive, and slightly quirky, singer-songwriter Ellen Turner.

Music Style pop-folk-art

Musical Influences Assorted...

Similar Artists Jane Siberry, Sarah McLachlan, Joni Mitchell

Artist History Formed in 1993, Dudley was, for five years, Tom Lackner on drums, Chris Symer on bass, and Joe Woodard on guitar, complementing Ellen Turner's lovely, weird songs, voice and guitar style. Of late, Ellen has branched off on her own.

Group Members Ellen Turner, guitar-voice-songs

Instruments guitar, voice, etc.

Albums Public Nudism (1993), Are Our Oars Out? (1995), doin' jack (1999)

Press Reviews EVER SINCE I WAS A WEE LAD, I've admired Ellen Dudley Turner: her impulsive courage, her indifference to commercial trends, and (let's face it) her undisputable prettiness. But my hessian heart could never really identify with the soft, free-form music she played. Until now. Turner's band Dudley (with Joe Woodard on guitar, Chris Symer on bass, and Tom Lackner on drums) recently wrapped up a year's work at Riviera Studios with engineer/producer Wayne Sabbak. The resulting CD, Doin' Jack, bulges with 14 tracks' worth of fresh confidence and self-realization. Doin' Jack is sexy--something you might not expect of gentle, poppy, sometimes-jazzy folk music. But a slow, full appreciation of all your senses is sexy. Vulnerable self-honesty is sexy. And (Lord knows) so is a casual come-on for a little afternoon delight. They're all present here. So is the seedy underbelly: confusing sex with love, using it to putty up spiritual gaps (Luring Him OM, Eyes), hurting and being hurt by the mere desire for it (Unrequited Triangle). We're not talking about some embarrassing R&B grind; this is the absorbent omnipresence of libido in real life. Ellen's voice is unmistakable: soaring anywhere her imagination desires, only to be pulled back, as if by gravity, to a softly conversational tone. The players and producer respectfully avoid getting too busy, and the open space is breathtaking. --Dennis Tivey, "Positively State Street," Santa Barbara Independent "The somewhat playful, folk-tinged, soft-side-of-alternative rock… a welcome break from the self-seriousness exhibited by other female singer/songwriters… intriguing, nightmarish side that peeks out from the lyrics once in awhile…" --Richard Singer, Option "The record has moments of country warmth, off-time folk, and some of the most fragile musical moments you will ever hear on tape…this is a group of artists who paint and sculpt brilliant creations for the senses, and when you least expect it, get into your soul." --Frank Warren, San Luis Obispo Telegraph-Tribune "...even as instrumentals, these songs are beautiful, and coupled with Ellen’s voice, it is indeed a rare beauty in this time of loud is more." --Mark Fahey, Santa Barbara Independent "A treasure trove of poetry and haunting images." --Steve Libowitz, Santa Barbara News-Press

Additional Info GIGGING: Saturday, May 1, 9 p.m., The Mint, 6010 W. Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles. (323) 954-8241

Location Santa Barbara, CA - USA

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