The project, which recently earned Lockwood Music Row Magazine’s DisCovery award from renowned music critic Robert K. Oermann, showcases not only the songstress’ vocal prowess, but also authentic songwriting style (Barr wrote or co-wrote all 10 songs on the album) and technical ability as an instrumentalist.
“My musical influences range from Nickel Creek and Sheryl Crow to Stevie Nicks and Beethoven, so this record covers a lot of ground,” says the Vanderbilt University graduate. “These songs are packed with the stories and emotions of my life from the past few years.”
The album, which was produced by Matt Odmark of the Grammy Award-winning band Jars of Clay, includes everything from soulful, bluesy tracks (“Starve You Outta My Heart”) and heartfelt country ballads (“Forgotten How to Cry”), to folk-influenced melodies (“Indian Summer”) and upbeat love songs (“Can’t Help Lovin’ You”).
Behind the California native’s refreshingly whimsical vocals is, of course, a hearty dose of her signature banjo work. This project comes highly-anticipated by both fans and industry tastemakers that met Lockwood at CMA Music Festival’s Fan Fair X this summer.
“She has the goods… Extremely promising.” – Robert K. Oermann, Music Row Magazine
“[Lockwood Barr’s] voice is gorgeous. I love it.” – Kelly Rippin, Fox 17 Nashville
“‘Signs Along the Road,’ takes you on a trip with the windows down and the wind flying through your hair. Lockwood Barr… is a fun artist that incorporates a blues soulfulness and fun-loving tunes throughout the album.” – Nashville Country Club
“As you can tell from the clever titles of her songs, Barr has a knack for the cool country hook and is blessed with the ability to write melodies, a rare combination that has served her well…” – Paul Liberatore, Marin Independent Journal
Barr has been busy touring and recording this year; fans can watch a video of Lockwood performing the title track of her album recently at Nashville’s Bluebird Café here.
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