Artist description She's been called "America's Hillbilly Sweetheart" and "The Little Gal With The Big Voice". Cari Lee is a hill-country hurricane who'll knock your socks off . Whether she's sharing the stage with contemporary artists like Nick Kane of The Mavericks & Big Sandy and the Fly-Rite Boys or whether she's billed with historic greats like Wanda Jackson, Narvel Felts and Bill Haley's Comets, this blond bombshell has gained declarations such as "Five Star Quality!", "Full of vim and vigor!" and "Timeless appeal!" from the media and music critics worldwide.

Music Style Hillbilly Bop, Western Swing, Rockabilly

Musical Influences Hillbilly Bop, Western Swing, Rual Jazz, Rockabilly

Similar Artists Big Sandy, Janis Martin, Rose Maddox, Bob Wills

Group Members Steve Merritt, (Lead Guitar and Mandolin) has charmed audiences world wide with his fingers of fire and has shared the stage with such greats as Sonny Burgess, Ronnie Dawson and The Collins Kids. Billy Wilson (Steel Guitar) recently released an album with Johnny Dilks & The Visitacion Valley Boys. This man has been playing everything from Cajun/Zydeco to Honky Tonk for 30 plus years. Leor Beary (Drummer) has been laying down solid rhythms for years. Double Bass player Dickie Hanses hails from The Motor City area and as a boy was spoonfed only the best of R&B music. Rhythm is no stranger to him.

Albums Red Barn Baby CD (El Toro)

Press Reviews "A Rising Star...." The S.F. Bay Guardian "Cari Lee and The Saddle-ites do a fine job of reviving the west coast swingin' hillbilly sound of the late '40's and early '50's" - Country Standard Time "Cari Lee and The Saddle-ites plays the kind of hot Western Swing that used to dominate California radio" -The San Jose Metro "Coming on like a female Big Sandy...Cari Lee is a talented gal, there's no doubt about it" - Now Dig This "...Featuring some particularly praiseworthy steel and lead guitar work from Billy Wilson and Steve Merritt." -Country Standard Time

Additional Info contact saddle-ites@inorbit.com for more information or go to www.startonerecords.com

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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