NEW LP DADDY’S COUNTRY GOLD OUT ON MARCH 19
“With her bass making a dependable, rhythmic anchor, Melissa Carper sings
like a bird soaring “where the wind blows high above the trees,” as Bob Dylan said.”
– Vintage Guitar Magazine
Singer/songwriter and upright bassist Melissa Carper has unveiled her brand new single “Makin’ Memories,”
As a child, Carper, who acquired the nickname “Daddy” years ago
The wayfaring Carper soon found herself in the historic town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, where she saw street performers for the first time. Busking seemed a very free and appealing endeavor, so Carper diligently learned all the old country songs she loved as a child. She soon relocated to music hubs like New Orleans, New York City, Austin, and eventually Nashville, oftentimes busking to make ends meet until gigs would come along. On the way, she founded award-winning bands like power trio The Carper Family, playing festivals and gigs across the globe, and on shows like “A Prairie Home Companion.” Carper also holds a spot in award-winning Arkansas foursome Sad Daddy, and founded roots duo Buffalo Gals with Sad Daddy bandmate and girlfriend Rebecca Patek.
Her forthcoming solo record Daddy’s Country Gold is just that – 12 glittering Carper originals of the country, western swing, and jazz variety. From the first notes of album opener “Makin’ Memories,” to the whimsical “Would You Like To Get Some Goats,” and the heart-wrenching tenderness of album closer “The Stars Are Aligned,” this lifetime of work, experience, and wanderlust culminates in a beautiful portrait of heartfelt music, written by a road-lovin’ gal who has lived these songs and spent her life playing music for folks that still love the real thing.
Every digital album pre-order comes with a download of “Makin’ Memories” and an exclusive download of yet-to-be-released album track “I’m Musing You.” Click HERE to order. You can catch Melissa Carper perform live on Facebook live every Monday night at 6 pm CT, which is streamed HERE.
DADDY’S COUNTRY GOLD TRACKLIST
MAKIN’ MEMORIES
I ALMOST FORGOT ABOUT YOU
BACK WHEN
OLD FASHIONED GAL
YOU’RE STILL MY LOVE
WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET SOME GOATS
MY OLD CHEVY VAN
ARKANSAS HILLS
IT’S BETTER IF YOU NEVER KNOW
I’M MUSING YOU
MANY MOONS AGO
THE STARS ARE ALIGNED
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