Perry Desmond-Davies

Rank #8 Metro West, MA Americana / Contemporary Folk / New Cou...

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Members: Perry:Guitar/Piano/Vocals

Sounds Like: Bonnie Raitt, Joni Mitchell, Phoebe Snow, k.d. lang, Eva Cassidy

Label: Pea Tunes Ltd(ASCAP)

Bio: "Perry Desmond-Davies' voice is unadulterated and pure, cut from the same working class cloth as artists such as Pete Seeger,Tom Waits,even a bit of early Janis Joplin.She plays working class hero on Sweet Ride,drawing joy and pain of small victories and subtle defeats out into the open in song."... See Full Bio

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: Perry Desmond-Davies has a show on 05/17/2013 at 08:00 PM @ Harvest ... in Hudson, MA http://t.co/3Six7s8Y6W #concert

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“There are few people I know that have a voice that can hush the loudest room and the songs to back it up. Perry Desmond-Davies is one of those talents. She's one of my favorite people to see on stage live, and you'd do yourself a favor to check her out too." ”

— Dan Cloutier, Singer-Songwriter/Host of Amazing Things Art Center Open Mike, Website

"Absolutely beautiful voice, wonderful music! I love hearing the crowd singing along on Angel from Montgomery, it feels just like being there."

— Bev P., Listener review: "This One's for You".

“The songwriting of Perry Desmond-Davies never stands on ceremony. She writes from the heart and mind about the ups and downs of everyday life that carry the weight of honest experience. Desmond-Davies' voiced is unadulterated and pure, cut from the same working class cloth as artists such as Pete Seeger, Tom Waits and even a bit of early Janis Joplin. Perry Desmond-Davies plays working class hero on Sweet Ride, sticking to the basics of everyday life and the human condition; drawing the joy and pain of small victories and subtle defeats out into the open in song. She is a story-teller who writes songs, or a songwriter who tells-stories. It's hard to say which comes first, as the two talents blend thoroughly throughout Sweet Ride. A Sweet Ride it is.”

— Wildy Haskell, Wildy's World

"Perry's songs really touched me, it felt as if she'd written Everything is Hard just for me"

— Kelly M., Listener review: "This One's for You"

“ Over the course of a single song, Perry’s soaring, emotive voice will weave in and out of different styles (Country, R&B, Folk), which lend the song the dynamics that are so difficult for solo acoustic performers to achieve." ”

— Hewitt Huntwork - Boston Acoustic Underground Award Winner,host ,Acton Jazz Cafe, Website

"It's refreshing to hear love songs that people in all types of relationships can relate to. Thanks, Perry!"

— Jeff and Jay, Listener review

“Perry Desmond-Davies writes and sings some of the best acoustic singer-songwriter material to come out of her home state of New Hampshire...one listen to her voice will make a believer out of anybody. She simply launches one of the most powerful, heartfelt vocals this side of the Mississippi."”

— Bill Copeland, Bill Copeland Music News

"I just can't stop playing your cd!"

— Marc P., Listener review

"I count myself fortunate to have become acquainted with your outstanding musical gift via a Facebook acquaintance...I received a copy of "Sweet Ride" today. All I can say is "Wow!" Your deft skill with words and musical interchange is soul gripping - brings tears at one moment,giggles the next. It is always thought-provoking, though: you have a powerful energy that is at once enchanting as it is entrancing. I am thoroughly enjoying "Sweet Ride", and am hot on the trail of doing all I can to ensure as many people as possible get to enjoy your special gifts, too.

— Melissa Mitchell Tate, Opelousas,LA - Listener Review, Website

“Perry Desmond-Davies' CD "Sweet Ride" is a beautifully written, performed and recorded paean to the joys and miseries of everyday life. Favorite moments were the good time feel of "Sweet Ride", the gorgous, heartfelt, vocal performance of "Beautiful Child", the spooky lyric of "Eyes Wide Open" and the uplifting sentiment of "New Beginnings". Other favorites were the intimate, live piano version of "Nobody Cares" and the honky-tonk joy of the live "One Hot Mama". Perry's plaintive vocalizations on her bluesy and darker lyrics are chilling and real and sometimes remind the listener of early Janis Joplin and Billie Holiday. Seth Connelly's production and arrangement work is stunningly passionate and musically articulate and perfectly supports and compliments each tune and lyric. All in all, "Sweet Ride" is an aptly titled and thoroughly enjoyable listening experience.”

— Jeff Root, Performer/Producer,Listener Review for "Sweet Ride", Website

“(Perry)...makes you want to hear more, whether it is her beautifully-crafted, honest, heartfelt songs, or her carefully-selected covers. Even though I’ve heard her songs many times, I never tire of them. It’s her winning combination of writing and performance that wins her many fans! ”

— Ellen F. Schmidt Singer/Songwriter, Producer , Website

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Potter's Clay

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House of the Rising…

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Sweet Ride

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Nobody Cares

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Irresponsible

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Fri
Jun 14

The Vanilla Bean Café
Pomfret, CT, US | 7:30pm
The Vanilla Bean Café
Pomfret, CT, US
Fri Jun 14 7:30pm
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Vanilla Bean's Songwriter Sessions, hosted by Lisa Martin!
Thu
Jul 18

Coffeelands World Gifts…
Clinton, MA, US | 7:00pm
Coffeelands World Gifts Ex...
Clinton, MA, US
Thu Jul 18 7:00pm
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We're back at Coffeelands on a lovely mid-summer's eve! Come out and enjoy great coffee,eats, and of course, original music!
Tue
Aug 20

The Center for Arts in …
Natick, MA, US | 7:30pm
The Center for Arts in Natick
Natick, MA, US
Tue Aug 20 7:30pm
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TCAN open mic feature, hosted by Mark Stepakoff
Tue
Sep 3

Nourish
Lexington, MA, US | 6:30pm
Nourish
Lexington, MA, US
Tue Sep 03 6:30pm
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So happy to be featuring at Ellen Schmidt's wonderful venue again. It's an end-of-summer celebration, please join us for Nourish's amazing menu and a great night of music and fun!

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MARK WELCH
So glad I came over to your page! You have some REAL talent! Keep sharing your talents with the world! Hope you will come over to my page sometime and see whatcha think ...
Rick BeauSoleil
Perry's Sweet voice and Song delivery is unparralled She Does Covers Like she wrote them She writes songs like She feels them A truly talented Soul She is "Many Blessing...
Paul Amirault
Thanks for your comments! Stopping by to work your player and bathe my ears in the sunlight of your voice!
Shane Alan Swaim - ...
Hi Perry, Thanks for sharing your great music and songwriting talent on reverbnation. Sincerely, Shane
Delaney Simpson
Your music is awesome Perry. I love "Sweet Ride" and if this song and track list are any indication...I'll have that CD in my player all the time. (just have to find it :-)
John Frederick
Great Stuff! Keep on rockin!!!!