music of the moment

Well here are three things that make you an interesting artist to me:

1. Born and raised in the Austin, Texassss music scene
2. Discovered as a songwriter by Prairie Home Companion (Go Minney)
3. Mentored by T-Bone Burnett

Enter, Sahara Smith (PS, you're named after my favorite movie!). I heard an NPR report on her a couple months ago which put her closer on my radar. Diggin her--definitely a hybird of country and bluegrass with a little Ryan Bingham feel. She also made the list of albums missed in 2010.

She is coming to Cvile this month and I'm hoping to hear this catchy song: