Artist description Soulful and expressive, frank and earnest (but not Clyde and Billy Bob!) Esther Valentine's brand of new country music is rockin', high-spirited, fun, and original, without losing the heart/core of country. It swings and it sings, and it reels and it feels!

Music Style New Country

Musical Influences Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Connie Francis, The Eagles, Elvis, Bessie Smith, Patsy Cline, Gershwin

Similar Artists Bonnie Raitt, Dixie Chicks, Winona Judd, Shania Twain

Artist History Esther Valentine's brand of New Country music has been making folks feel better, with its organic, heartfelt, and high spirited style. It swings and it sings, and it reels and it feels!Esther Valentine's father used to love to listen to country music...although he was from Coney Island. Her sister had her crooning to Connie Francis at an early age. (Don't knock it, she was a great singer) Her mother (from England) was jammin' to old Broadway tunes and Music Hall. With all these eclectic influences, Esther soon found herself enchanted with Linda Ronstadt, Carol King, Bonnie Raitt, Bessie Smith, Ruth Etting, and Gershwin. So, it's no wonder that Esther's music is packed with super-charged emotionality, authenticity, and that big, beautiful voice that just doesn't quit! She's the real thing...recognizing that the heart and core of country music will never die! (just like Buddy Holly) Esther (and Gregg Montante) recently got one of their songs on "The Shield."

Instruments Keyboards, acoustic, steel and electric guitars, acoustic and electric bass, violin, drums

Press Reviews What People Are Saying (Locally & Internationally)“Watch out Shania, you got yourself some big competition! Esther's voice has big sass and a big heart.” -- Geneva World, Girl Media...“This talented new artist makes the term "killer" seem trite. She literally “explodes” through your jukebox. She's got more energy than 10 teams of wild horses.”-- Neal Bond, Indie E-zine...“I rank ‘If It Don’t Work, Don’t Fix It’very highly” -- Peter Gerrard, Nu Country Music Radio (Australia)..."Her up-tempo songs have a driving force from beginning to end, and when she tells more intimate, ‘life’ stories, you can feel her heart being ripped out of her body.”-- Jonas Ohman, Country MusicMagazine & KSOS (Sweden)...“Owww !!! Bad arsed country funk!” -- C.C., fan..."Lively rhythms and tender ballads, 'two steps' up for this 'Coney Island Cowgirl' - she's a roller coaster of fun!"

Location Sherman Oaks, California - USA

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