Artist description Acoustic 12-string folk musician. Folk/Country roots with some Rock-N-Roll influences.

Music Style 12-String Acoustic Folk

Musical Influences Melanie Safka, Bonnie Raitt, Dolly Parton

Similar Artists Bonnie Raitt, Dolly Parton

Artist History Been playing for many many years around the area and beyond. I've been on television, in many newspapers and can be seen quite often around town at various gigs and open-mic's I host. Email me for gig dates

Instruments Alvarez 12-string Acoustic Pro Model, Martin 12-string Sigma, Oscar Schmidt 12-string acoustic

Albums Smokestack Betty Live, Smokestack Live Revisited, Living A Dream, Swampstock 2000

Press Reviews "Straightforward Words From The Soul" from The Marietta Times 4-13-00. "When you hear Smokestack Betty play or listen to her original music, you see her soul. Listen to "Living A Dream," or "House Of The Rising Sun," for instance. Her voice is best described as a reflection of her name - smoky, rich, reminidcent of the hills of West Virginia where she was born, says friend and manager Jeremy Mayle, owner of Rolling Thunder Records of Parkersburg. It's what makes this local musician more recognizable every day. "It's West Virginia," said Mayle. "It shows in her lyrics and her originals as well. She is one of the best people I've ever met. She took me under her wing when I was 18 and if it weren't for her, I wouldn't be where I am today." Steve Wells, photographer and vice president of the Blues, Jazz, Folk, and Music Society calls BettyAnn Sutton Dotson - genuine. "It's quite apparent she sings from the heart and is genuinely into the music," said Wells. "She's a sweetheart. People recognize that."

Additional Info Special thanks to L. Gallucci for all the drawing on the first album and the painting on the

Location Parkersburg, WV - USA

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