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Naomi Hooley

Rank #1 Portland, OR Rock / Singer/Songwriter / Piano Rock

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Members: Naomi Hooley - Keys, Vocals / The Band: Dependent on gig and location

Sounds Like: Neko Case, Carole King, Adele, Stevie Nicks, Judy Collins

Bio: Marinated in the 1970's and cooked to piano pop perfection. With the vocal clarity of Neko Case, Hooley's vocals will command your attention almost as much as her driving piano that mirrors the audacity of a young Elton John or a velvet-flocked, furious Carole King... Not just another girl on a ... See Full Bio

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This Saturday.. tomorrow :) http://rvrb.fm/111Yc6v

Recent Blogs

New Focus for 2013
Jan 14, 2013
Hi Friends, What a whirlwind this last year has been. I tried to write a Christ... [more]

What's Next?
Jan 25, 2012
Hi friends, Long time, no blog ;) I know, I was never good at keeping a diary e... [more]

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Press

“Whether crooning sweet and sultry, or popping hipster swing with catchy, winsome tracks like “A Button For Your Coat,” Hooley’s songwriting is masterly.”

— Sunny Clark, Oregon Music News

“People say Hooley is not just another girl on the piano. A button-face blond with a thin frame juxtaposes her cool, powerful voice and boldness on the keys. ”

— Cari Hachmann, Portland Tribune

“ Her sound is earthy and approachable, and her backstory is the stuff of serendipitous musical legend.”

— Katie Presley, Bitch Media: B-Sides

“Her sound is earthy and approachable, and her backstory is the stuff of serendipitous musical legend. My theory is, no matter where you listen to Naomi's music, you will be reminded of home.”

— Katie Presley, Bitch Media : B-Sides

“.."True grit paired up with piano pop storytelling sets this singer-songwriter from Alaska apart from the crowd.." ”

— Inessa , KINK FM

“...instead of wallowing in misery, Naomi Hooley wrote a very fine new album called “It Was A Great October” that would please fans of Adele, Carole King, Judy Collins and any female singer with a great set of pipes. Standout cuts include “Button” and the semi-classical title track, which displays Hooley’s lyrical skills and just-enough-power-to-make-the-point vocal approach. ( Jake Oken-berg and Naomi Hooley CD Release) This pairing should be one of the best musical offerings in town this week.”

— ROB CULLIVAN, Portland Tribune

“When asked to describe her music, Hooley said that when pressed for time .. she goes with “vintage piano pop. Her influences are people like Jim Croce and Carole King... She mentioned a few more strains that run through the record. “I was definitely raised in a religious setting for a lot of my life,” Hooley said. “That old gospel soul kind of stuff that comes out there sometimes.” ...some songs are on the verge of being country or Americana,” she said. In short, she doesn’t write for any particular genre and has trouble classifying herself. “Writing for me is part of processing,” she said. “When I song-write I’m processing my own thoughts and my dreams. I don’t ever confine myself to a genre.””

— Andrew Wellner, Frontiersman

"Standing behind a piano with the lights of Juneau shining through the window behind her, Naomi Hooley pounded out a progression of bluesy chords that brought the talking crowd at The Island Pub...to a near-silent standstill"

— Teri Tibbet, One Aisle Over- not so in the mainstream

" Last New Year's Eve, drummer Daniel Hays approached lead vocalists Naomi Hooley and Josh Lockhart to talk about where they were headed. "He said, 'Are we playing music, or are we playing music?'"

— Amy Fletcher, One Aisle Over- not just playing around

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Videos

Naomi Hooley - Tornado - Live from the Yellow Room

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Fri
May 31

Bombs Away Cafe
Corvallis, OR, US | 8:00pm
Bombs Away Cafe
Corvallis, OR, US
Fri May 31 8:00pm
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Sat
Jun 8

Star Theater
Portland, OR, US | 8:00pm
Star Theater
Portland, OR, US
Sat Jun 08 8:00pm
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Shane Alan Swaim - ...
Hello Naomi, I am listening to "Island." Very fine live performance. Keep on keeping on. Musically, Shane
Amee Bunker Reese
I just can't get enough!
Rory Kenna
Great Music | Respect
Blabpipe
Sounds awesome!
Stihia
Good songs, great vocal ! Like !
Backline Revival
wow, this is real

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Q: Q: I saw you the 'other night at the 'Edgefield and you were wonderful. I talked briefly with you, then returned and bought a CD. Where could I bring some friends to see you perform again? -Don

A: Hi Don :) I will be out at Edgefield every third Saturday until March, I would love to have you bring some folks out :)

Asked by anonymous. Answered on Wed Jan 23 2013

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