Spy Music Report: Checking Out Michaela Anne

The Americana singer Michaela Anne is coming to the Avalon on the 19th of November.  Like many things, the Spy file on Michaela could not be found and we therefore commissioned a new intelligence report on this very cool Americana – Country Western young singer. We have decided to share our recent findings:

Name: Michaela Anne

Hometown: Nashville, TN via Brooklyn, NY via Michigan, Washington, and Italy

Influences:  Hank Williams, Townes Van Zandt, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, Emmylou Harris, Gram Parsons, Patti Griffin, Buddy Miller, and Johnny Cash

Key Intelligence highlights:

“It’s a tough gig, playing for a room of people largely interested in talking among themselves. But this young country singer handled it admirably. Mostly she stuck to her lovely new album, Ease My Mind…letting her voice slip into tart twang when called for, she was backed by a sharp band…As a unit, they were squarely convincing” – The New York Times

‘Across Ease My Mind, Anne writes about the highs and lows of love with insight that exceeds her years. Her soprano is reminiscent of Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton, and her songwriting shows promise of reaching those heights, too.” – CMT Edge

“A new era has begun in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, one in which folk and roots music have become the area’s truest “sound.” Michaela Anne might have something to do with that. Ease My Mind is chock full of Americana-driven tunes that will have you laughing, dancing and weeping alone to yourself on the E Train.”
– The Bluegrass Situation

“Anne’s sophomore set proves she’s a singer with all the polish and confidence of a seasoned star. Ease My Mind is filled with country comforts, a soothing salve for anyone’s troubled soul.”
– No Depression

“The songs on Ease My Mind” are insightful, emotional stories delivered by an ethereal, clear, and honest, voice that draws you in and holds you there for the duration of the record.”
– The Daily Country