Van Meter

Rank #10 Annapolis, MD Rock / Americana

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Members: Jennifer Van Meter, Noel White

Sounds Like: Chrissie Hynde, Lucinda Williams, Mazzy Star, Aimee Mann, Sam Phillips

Label: Mill Creek Studio, Mill Creek Studio

Bio: Jen Van Meter, front woman, guitarist, and singer's grandfather was a friend of country legend Ernest Tubb. She grew up with the Osborne Brothers, Jeanie C. Riley, and Johnny Cash on the stereo. The country gene comes from there. On the other side of the family, her grandmother was an accomplishe... See Full Bio

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“Two years ago to the day on the ‘old’ blogger based Beat Surrender I wrote a few words of praise for Van Meter’s debut album Should’ve Been a Weather Girl ,now they’re back with the follow up Mess of Memory, whilst the appeal of the last album was the alt-country styling’s this album forsakes much of the twang for a straighter rock ’n ’roll path no bad thing as the album is a fine listen and should win them some new fans.”

— Beat Surrender

“The first thing you notice is the amazing voice: Jennifer Van Meter can really sing. The opening cut, "Pearls And Plaid" sets the tone for all the tracks: her sultry and personable vocals backed by loud guitars and the tight, pounding bass/drum combination keeping it all together. And by the end of the second melody, "Lady Trucker" I am completely won over and love to hear her pour her heart out to my ears. This might be the hit although "Love To Help You Out", an up-tempo real radio-friendly rocker is a close second in my book. Great power-pop cooly showcased by songs like "Nickel" with its menacing guitars and sexy vocals. Even the title cut, "Mess With My Memory", a more introspective and uptempo ballad is well-suited for Van Meter's personal delivery. Good music for hungry ears. ”

— A.J. Wachtel, Boston Blues Society Magazine, Rock Hard-USA

"Songs about broken hearts are as old as music itself. Somehow though, Van Meter manages to keep it all fresh. The emotions in the songs never feel contrived, and the rock tinged country sound of Van Meter's music holds just a bit of a southern twang that keeps pulling me in."

— Nelson Worth, Fifty Cent Lighter and a Whiskey Buzz

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Sly Fox Pub
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Annapolis, MD, US
Thu Jun 06 7:30pm
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Step aboard Harbor Queen for a 3-hour cruise along the Severn River as you listen to top artists. Full cash bar and food are available for purchase. It's the best way to spend an evening in Annapolis! Please arrive at least 15 minutes early. Photo ID may be required. Schedule and prices are subject to change. Tickets are non-refundable. Cruise runs rain or shine. No refunds for inclement weather. Should Watermark cancel the cruise for any reason, tickets will be refunded. Any cruise may be canceled because of severe weather, mechanical breakdown or lack of participation.
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Killarney House
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Joel Wilson & The Re...
Greetings from Oklahoma ! Stopped by, and Enjoying your sound ! Hope you will stop by our site and have a listen and fan us back !
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We like your music very much!
john tyler birch
keep up the good work
PromiseLab
You rock like a rockstar rock's