Artist description Vivian plays solo with Martin acoustic and Vox hollow-body electric.

Music Style Folk Rock

Musical Influences Ani DiFranco, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, early Elton John/Bernie Taupin, Led Zeppelin, Tina Turner, and Shawn Colvin

Similar Artists Ani DiFranco, PJ Harvey

Instruments Martin J-1, '67 Vox, hollow-body electric, cherry red

Albums Vivian Slade -- 1998

Press Reviews   Press Clips "Slade slips easily from hard, funky folk to moody acoustic rock."  - John E. Citrone - Folio Weekly - Jacksonville, FL "Somewhere between P.J. Harvey and Joni Mitchell lies the world of Vivian Slade" - John Britt - Flagpole Magazine - Athens, GA "I, as well as others, really enjoy your CD...consider coming to northeast Indiana!" - Samuel-Shane Cooper - WBKE 89.5 FM - North Machinester, IN "Come see the breathily urgent, theatrical acoustic rock of Vivian Slade"  - Nashville Scene - Nashville, TN "Vivian Slade can roll out funky... organic acoustic rock, as she does on her song Shocking and she can deliver confessional ballads, as on Mirabelle and Jonah."  - Rick De Yampert - Tennessean - Nashville, TN  "...dynamite debut album...Vivian Slade is one of those rare artists who create songs that defy comparisons to other musicians" - Jeff Eason - The Mountain Times - Boone, NC  "...great stuff." - Tom Dean -  WOUI 88.9 FM - Chicago, IL "Vivian Slade can serve up a punchy almost spoken word funk, or she can deliver a smoky jazz melody with luscious vocals."  - Allen Foster - Songwriter's Monthly - Feasterville, PA "Her material is daring and fiercely original - gutsy, without losing its feminie overview. Her self titled debut CD...speaks volumes about her deep commitment to her art and career ...Clearly this young lady has a bright future in the business, and her debut CD is well worth experiencing." - Rick Grant - First Coast Entertainer - Jacksonville, FL "I think your album is awesome!"  - Erin Grant - WWHR 91.7 FM - Bowling Green, KY "I thouroughly enjoyed your performance." - Anna Darjero - WPLA 93.3 FM - Jacksonville, FL

Location Nashville, TN - USA

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