Artist description A songwriting, string dancing, accordion playing, harmony singing, storytelling, hand drumming, banjo strumming, soul stirring, two woman tour-de-force.

Music Style Folksinger-songwriter

Musical Influences roots, folk, celtic

Similar Artists America ,Neil Young,Dave Carter and Tracy Grammer, Richard Thompson, CSNY

Artist History Wishing Chair was started in 1995 by singersongwriter Kiya Heartwood and multi- instrumentalist Miriam Davidson. Kiya was co-founder of the band Stealin Horses. But at the end of the day, its always about the songs. Kiya's lyrics are poetic and powerful and any subject is fair game: true love, shipwrecks, urban sprawl, union struggles, punk bars and 19th century poets. The band's name comes from a rock formation in Northern Ireland where it is said you can sit and make a wish and your dreams will come true. That's what Wishing Chair is all about! Awards Winner Best Overall S. Fla. Folk Festival 2003 Winner Best Mellow S. Fla. Folk Festival 2003 Winner Outmusic Best Recording Duo or Band 2003 Winner Outmusic Best Songwriter 2003 Kerrville PDF Contest Finalist 2003 Runner Up Northern CA Song. Assoc. 2003 Falcon Ridge Emerging Artist Finalist 2002 Southwest Regional FA Showcase 2002 This Way Out - Best of 2002 OutWords - Best of 2002 JP Folks New Folk Song Winner 2001 JP Folks Best Folk Album Runner Up 2001 JP Folks Best Folk Album Nominee 1999

Group Members Kiya Heartwood, Vocals, guitar Miriam Davidson, vocals, accordion, guitar,banjo

Instruments guitars, accordion, percussion, tin whistle,mandolin, banjo

Albums Undisputed Country, Singing with the Red Wolves, The Ghost of Will Harbut, Crow,Dishpan Brigade

Press Reviews Performing Songwriter Dirty Linen Sing Out

Location Stamping Ground, KY - USA

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