Today, live on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic, 11:15am PST will be Angela McCluskey.
Angela McCluskey, a Grammy nominated artist, hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, first achieved recognition in the early 90's as the singer of the much adored LA band, The Wild Colonials. I personally spent many a nights at Cafe Largo, enraptured by the energy of her and that voice. And it is that voice - so powerful it almost knocks you over, while simultaneously soothing your soul.
As a person, Angela is a force of nature. When she walks in a room, all eyes turn as lights dim and lit candles suddenly appear. You get this feeling she's bringing a different century with her, a time when great artists sat together in cafes arguing passionately about the very meaning of passion.
In a different lifetime she might have been a great painter or a great writer. In another epoch, perhaps a courtesan or being that she's Scotitish, maybe even Boadicea herself.
Just be thankful, that in this life, she is a singer.
Angela's new solo record, You Could Start A Fight in An Empty House, is out. And a google search will reveal some of her most popular tracks, but here's a few personal faves....
(You Could Start A Fight in An Empty House) You Let Me Down
(The Things We Do) Sleep On It
(The Things We Do) Know It All
(You Could Start A Fight in An Empty House) Friend
(You Could Start A Fight in An Empty House) A Boy Like You
And at 11:15am PST (that's 2:15pm to NYers), click through to KCRW and listen live to Angela McCluskey.
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