|
|
Artist description
Voted the top singer/songwriter in Denver/Boulder, Woo's music is a blend of funk, rock, blues, folk, pop, and jazz. The Colorado Daily lauds Woo as a significant member of Boulder's "organic" music scene. She's particularly well-known for her high energy performances. |
|
Music Style
Boulder soul: a high energy mixture of funk, rock, blues, pop, jazz, and folk. |
|
Musical Influences
Bonnie Raitt, Bill Withers, Jack Johnson |
|
Similar Artists
Depends on song and setting: Susan Tedeschi, Vanessa Carlton, Carole King, Bonnie Raitt, Janis Joplin, Natalie Merchant, Michelle Branch, Sade, Astrud Gilberto, Norah Jones |
|
Artist History
Woo has put out four CDs since 1997 and has won numerous music awards. |
|
Instruments
Woo's guitars. Acoustic: Ibenez. Electric: Fender Stratocaster |
|
Albums
Angels in the Crowd (1997). Wide Awake and Dreaming (1999). Ecolalia (2001). Gonna Wear Red (2002). |
|
Press Reviews
(1) "Accomplished and beloved musician and singer-songwriter Wendy Woo has a special place in Boulder's collective heart.... Anyone who has witnessed one of her performances knows what it's like to have a little taste of heaven." COLORADO DAILY
*************** (2) "Her voice, which ranges from a sultry purr to a sexy growl, is outstanding, and her guitar work is even more impressive. She delivers her folk material with subtlety and tasteful restraint, but she's equally adept at rocking out." Joshua Green, Denver's WESTWORD
*************** (3) "Wendy Woo's silky vocals and sultry style are surpassed only by her smooth songwriting. Woo crafts tunes heavy on danceability, rhythm and a jazzy nightclub feel. Her voice is a delicate instrument that trades fireworks and flash for subtlety, mood and song interpretation. She and her band's tunes run from light funk to Louisiana grooves and Caribbean vibes." DENVER CITYSEARCH
*************** (4) "Woo is a quadruple threat: She sings, plays, writes and produces with skill and taste. Her songs are earnest without being maudlin, her settings are rich but not obtrusive, and her vocals exude a sensuality that's unexpectedly subtle." Michael Roberts, Denver's WESTWORD
*************** (5) "Wendy Woo is a one-woman musical machine. ... The guitarist's music is chock full of varying styles, ranging from ballads to Latin beats and rock 'n' roll, with swingy saxophones accompanying her smooth voice." Jen Mulson, THE COLORADO SPRINGS GAZETTE TELEGRAPH
*************** (6) "... her stage presence really stands out and she exudes a free-spirited sexuality that captivates both her male and female fans. Acoustic or electric, solo or with her band, Woo clearly loves what she is doing." Suzanne Lainson, DENVERLOCALMUSICSCENE
*************** (7) "...a new album showcases Woo's considerable strengths as a songwriter, singer and bandleader. 'Wide Awake and Dreaming' (Sky Trail), out this month, bristles with poignant, appealing songs performed in a hip-shaking folk style that suggests Natalie Merchant crossed with Sade." Mark Harden, THE DENVER POST
*************** (8) "Ecolalia ... is the kind of album that comes from a true place, a repository of pain, longing and love that provides a source for moving art... Ecolalia is a lovely, meditative album where poetry and music intermingle effortlessly." Laura Bond, Denver's WESTWORD
*************** (9) "'Gonna Wear Red' is a powerful record. Woo's voice is clearer and stronger than ever, her lyrics evoke your memories of love and loss in the listener, and the songs are well-crafted pieces that show the new-found maturity of this local performer. ... These days, her career has soared, and her knack for pulling together folk, pop, and blues numbers has earned her a top spot in local fans' hearts." Wendy Kale, COLORADO DAILY
*************** (10) "Wendy Woo is a musical superhero ..." Lesley Kennedy, ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS |
|
Location
Boulder, CO - USA |
|
Copyright notice. All material on MP3.com is protected by copyright law and by international treaties. You may download this material and make reasonable number of copies of this material only for your own personal use. You may not otherwise reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, publicly display, or create derivative works of this material, unless authorized by the appropriate copyright owner(s).
|
|