The Tami Show
The Tami Show
© 2000 The Tami Show
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Beautiful dark cabaret melodies traveling the folkways of America blending the sophistication and simplicity of a voice that's pure and rings true.
tracks
- 1 Freight Train
- 2 Bender
- 3 Marta
- 4 I Can't Give You Anything But Love
- 5 Annabelle Lee
- 6 America Hates You
- 7 I'm Gonna Change Everything
- 8 Moon River
- 9 ( another ) Freight Train
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From Paris,Texas to Paris,France
Old Cowtown to the Barbary Coast
The Street Corner to the Cabaret
Altman's Nashville to Bogart's Casablanca...
THE TAMI SHOW
"No artifice, just art; no pretense, just perfect."
-Ron Curran, Bang Magazine
Founded in San Francisco in 1999 by Texas native Tami Means, The Tami Show inspired by the '60s variety show of the same name), began as a solo act, and has gradually morphed through various incarnations into a five-piece band, which includes Tony Watts on harmonica, Luis Moran on trumpet and vocals (both of whom appeared on the self-titled first LP), Todd Gleason on accompanying guitar and vocals, Matt Stromberg on drums, and Ms. Means on guitar, lead vocals, and everything else. With the current arrangement, there is a fuller sound, which still manages to be stark and melodic. Each instrument contributes just enough to make it's point, creating delicate harmonies with the others, while the whole thing moves along with the forcefulness and purpose of a steam engine. The songs are meticulously arranged, leaving some room for improvised inspiration, and ending up somewhere between a movie score, a bossa nova cabaret, and a rock n' roll hootenanny. The effect is dark, folky, mournful, uplifting, tough and sweet, part Chet Baker, part Kris Kristofferson, part Ennio Morricone, and a lot in between. All of these elements come together to produce a highly original and satisfying sound, making The Tami Show a musical experience not to be missed. While currently working on the follow-up to their self-titled cd which includes the gender bender romance of Bender to the gothic lust of Annabelle Lee, ( featured on NPR's All Songs Considered,) The Tami Show took a detour to record a couple of side projects; Grind My Nails, a live cd released by the French label Hinah, and Blue In Green, a collection of mostly early recordings enhanced by the addition of some recent improvised overdubs. Both the Self-titled and Blue In Green are available on CdBaby.com.
So, here's to the new old times
We could own this town, get everybody jumping until the floor caves in, have them clawing at the door-- mirrors, models, limos and cocaine--you know what I'm talking about. We could do it. But really we'd prefer to close down the dance hall amidst old streamers and a few lonely spinning bodies, courting their partners with nervous hands and tight smiles, in the fallen crepe paper shadows in a barn by the beach, on some dying, drizzling Sunday afternoon...
-T.S.
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Divine Music
author: Patrick MatthewBeautifully Dark music. What a treat, with wonderful instruments, and such a great voice. This should be in everyones collection. Bye it now.
One of the greatest recordings ever.
author: Keaven ViewThis CD is incredible. It tugs away at your very being with heartfelt lyrics and melancholy vocals. I am especially fond of "Bender", which, in my opinion, is genius. Check out The Tami Show. You won't be disappointed!
Beautiful Melencholy, a perfect album
author: Rob BefumoI loved this CD from the first note. It's destined to remain in my all time favorites. Every song is a gem, totaly unique and beautiful. If you've heard "Not Going Anywhere" by Keren Ann, and recognized it for the masterpiece it is, you'll love this CD.
Beautiful spare "girl with a guitar" and more
author: Wine Bottle BooksIf you like moody folk, try this CD. The artist's voice is beautiful; her vocal stylings take some getting used to, but they will grow on you. Lots of harmonica. The best tracks are "Freight Train" (a fantastic song), "I'm Gonna Change Everything" and her cover verions of "Moon River" (delicate and lovely) and "I Can't Give You Anything But Love." Plus the vocal harmonies are suberb!
Song. 2
author: R"Tender" is a real gem.
The CD is incredible... I'm so happy to have it back in my collection.
author: Leslie LoperThe lyrics, the music, the voice....amazing! I haven't been able to stop listening.