I played a show last week with a singer songwriter I had never met before named Kimmie Rhodes. I had heard some of her songs before, and knew of her, but never seen her perform before - but really enjoyed her music very much.

She performs with her husband and producer, Joe Gracey on bass and her son Gabe Rhodes on guitar. They played a wide range of songs, mostly her own - and mixed a few favorties from Waylon, Willie, Townes, Tom Waits - others. They had a nice simple folksie presentation and layed back but polished musical style - nothing to get in the way of pure enjoyment of the song. No theatrics, no practiced presentation - just good music, carefully performed from the heart.

Great show. Surprisingly folkie. I heard Kimmie joke with a fan that she was just an old hippie chick. Not true; she ain't old!