Artist description The music is eclectic, and comes from folk, blues, and rock.Singer/songwriter Conni Emerson (vocalist and rhythm guitarist) and her percussionist/drummer Dean Rodriguez and bassist Mike Faso produced the CD.They brought in slide blues guitarist Peter Trauth who also plays straight blues guitar on the CD. David Holehouse who's mentor was Charlie Musslewhite,plays a fabulous blues harp.

Music Style folk/rock & blues

Musical Influences Arlo Guthrie, Bonnie Raitt, Shawn Colvin, Indigo Girls, Besse Smith

Similar Artists Bonnie Raitt, Shawn Colvin, Indigo Girls, Sheryl Crow

Artist History Conni Emerson started out playing solo, but soon decided to work with Dean Rodriguez on Drums andpercussion, Matt Wood on Bass and Peter Trauthon guitar. Alot of influences in this band from R&B,straight blues and folk to all out rock'n roll. Conniplays with her band in Las Vegas, Nevada. They touras much as they can - working around all the day jobschedules. Conni tours solo in East Texas, Arkansas and California.

Group Members Conni Emerson - singer/songwriter, vocalist, rhythm guitarist and a little harmonica.Tom Nevill - percussionist/drummerMatthew Wood - bassist, vocalist, songwriter.

Instruments acoustic, slide & electric guitar, harmonica, violin, bass and drums

Albums Self titled 'Conni Emerson'

Press Reviews 1.April 2 issue of City Life.Article is called 'Into the Groove' by Lee Abraham.2.Picks & Sticks - CD Review by Daniel Sage.3.Best of Las Vegas 2000 - Las Vegas Weekly

Additional Info 1. 2000 Best Band in Las Vegas 2. 2000 Best Rock Band in Las Vegas 3. 2000 Best Acoustic Band in Las Vegas 4.2000 Best Single in Las Vegas - 'Kiss-es"5.1998 Best Acoustic/Rock Band in Las Vegas.6.1998 Best Female Solist in Las Vegas.

Location Las Vegas, Nevada - USA

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