Jo Beth Henderson is ... Bellafeather

"Progressive Folk Art Rock" with influences in jazz, folk rock, classical, and the avant-garde. A bleeding edge approach to composing resulting in an experience appealing to true music aficionados. Ambitious lyrical themes and melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic experimentation. Sounds like: Elvis Costello, k.d. Lang, XTC, The Sundays, Queen, Sun 60, Jeff Buckley, Ani DiFranco, Rufus Wainwright, ?

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Jo Beth Henderson is ... Bellafeather Bellafeather takes an avant-garde or bleeding edge approach to composing music that bridges genres. The result is a "musical experience" that appeals to true music aficionados. Bellafeather's compositions provide layers of musical discovery creating a relationship with the listener that begs them to listen. Bellafeather's music could be called Art Rock or Progressive Rock. Her music is characterized by ambitious lyrical themes and melodic, harmonic, or rhythmic experimentation, often extending beyond standard pop song forms and toward influences in jazz, folk rock, classical, or the avant-garde. The renowned drummer Matt Johnson is a founding member of Jeff Buckley's band, and has played with esteemed artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Ricki Lee Jones, Duncan Sheik, Beth Orton and John Mayer. Matt's other projects include playing with Slim Francis. Matt did most of the percussion on Jo Beth's debut album, Inundare. Jo Beth has received critical acclaim for performances in theatre and cyber-opera works in Austin, TX. She has been nominated by the B. Iden Payne Awards committee and the Austin Circle of Theatres for her performances in many shows and for choreography of Pythia Dust , written by Ethos. At the 2005 B. Iden Payne Awards, she received the award for Best Leading Actress in a Drama for the experimental show, Hole , with the Vortex Theatre. Still, the projects and capacities expand with every work embarked. One of her most recent styles of performance is collaborating and starring in ritual and experimental theatre. This type of performance has given her great experience in stage combat, stunt work, musical and choreographical collaboration with artists and directors. She has now recorded her debut full-length album, Inundare that premiers the next phase of her artistic path. Be on the lookout for this colorful gal to be heading your way! Any requests?

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