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Sara Riley Mattson Rapid City, South Dakota
I'm a lifelong musician. The daughter of a deep-thinking poet and a harmony-obsessed choral singer. I grew up on the music my parents grew up on:.Beach Boys, Beatles, Carole King, Paul Simon, Emmylou Harris, The Everly Brothers, and The Temptations. When you mix that with my classical piano and choral training I think you can hear where my style comes from. I like things that are fun & rewarding. ... more
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I think there is nothing better than sisters singing together. These ladies do it with such intelligence and beauty.
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Antarctica In Color
by Tigers On Trains
Antarctica in Color is a favorite of mine from this summer. Their lyrics are poetic and thoughtful. I love musicians who seem to be thinkers first. "But I Have To" lifts me right out of my chair.
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Their Invisible Hands
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Dressed in Borrowed Light
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