I spent part of last Saturday searching for a yard sign for the Democratic candidate for a county commissioner's seat in our area. My search led me to the Roseberry General Store, a really cool old-time establishment in the settlement of Roseberry, west of Donnelly. Roseberry really isn't a town anymore, but a testament to the pioneer spirit and the Finnish community that settled there.
Anyway, as I was wandering around in the store (because I can't pass up a shopping opportunity, no matter where I am), I noticed that they were playing a great folk/alt group over the stereo system. I couldn't quite pinpoint the sound; part of me wanted to say it was The Nields, but then I'd think that they sounded a lot like The Indigo Girls. One way or another, I was really enjoying the sound. Turns out it's a group called Redfish Bluefish, which, in it's current incarnation, consists of Poeina and Felicia. These two ladies have beautiful, ethereal voices. From what the storekeeper told me, quite a bit of opera and classical Spanish guitar training build the foundation of the sound.
I e-mailed the ladies of Redfish Bluefish to find out a little more about them and it looks like they're about to record a new, live album. Additionally, they say they're focusing their touring in the "Texas on west" area. I thought I'd share a snippet of their reply to me regarding a past tour:
"we tried touring the east coast during our third tour, and almost starved to death and got hit by a car in new york city while trying to sleep. all for the grand payment of $4.50." Ahh, the glamour! I didn't confirm it with the ladies, but the storekeeper let me know that the band is going to be spending some time in Roseberry this winter, and I'm definitely planning on catching a live performance.
Anyway, if anyone here wanted to take a chance on my recommendation, I'd pick you up a copy of the CD I bought, "Dance Like Paper Dolls." It cost $12.00, and I'd probably have you give me another $3.85 on top of that for priority shipping, but I promise it's worth it. Leave me a note in the comments and we'll set it up.