Jennifer Nicely cites many of country's solid gold heroes as her influences, but she has publicly professed her love for female jazz vocalists including Nina Simone and Billie Holiday. The influences show: her voice has the rich tone of a seasoned lounge singer who's spent too many nights singing her heart out for the indifferent audience, and her music relies on the steady walking beats that have characterized so much produced in the wake of...
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Patsy’s Cowgirl Café, 5001 E Ben White Blvd, proudly announces the lucky return of the Rosie Flores Trio on Friday the 13th. Six months ago Rosie was told she would not be able to play guitar due to arthritis. After several gigs in California, she's back in town and Patsy's owner and Esther's Follies alum Shannon Sedwick is asking Austinistes to come out and show Rosie their support. Rosie, who has been known to say,...
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