CAROLYN WONDERLAND HAS THE GOODS.

A triple threat with her diverse songwriting, soulful vocals, and guitar goddess status — all featured on over twenty CDs, six of which are her releases — she has a pedigree in this business that's hard to match. A bit of a renegade, she likes to incorporate elements of Blues, Country, Swing, Zydeco, Surf, Gospel, Soul, and some nights, maybe even a Cumbia into the musical mix. Recent years have seen her stretching out musically working some expert whistling and scat singing into her shows. In addition to her trusty guitar, "Patty," Carolyn has been regularly playing her trumpet, and even occasionally the accordion, mandolin, or keys... [more]

 

MISS UNDERSTOOD AVAILABLE NOW [Sep '08]
You can order your copy of Carolyn Wonderland's new album, Miss Understood, right from this web site!

The long-awaited follow-up to Bloodless Revolution, Carolyn Wonderland's Miss Understood hits U.S. streets February 5, 2008. Produced by 9-time Grammy-winner, Ray Benson, and recorded in Austin, the album features 6 new songs from Carolyn, as well as choice selections from Bruce Robison, JJ Cale, Terri Hendrix & Rick Derringer. Guest musicians include Jamie Oldaker, Lloyd Maines, Ray Benson, and many other Austin greats.

So, click here to get your copy today. And for those of you who've been asking about getting a copy of Alcohol & Salvation (CD) or Bloodless Revolution (CD) - as well as a nice selection of shirts - you can now purchase those securely online, too!

GUITAR PLAYER ARICLE [July '08]
In case you missed it this summer, check out this interview with Carolyn from Guitar Player magazine. As you might expect, the interview covers some of the less-typical topics, like studio challenges, practicing, influences, and the gear Carolyn uses at gigs. Good stuff!

NOTES FROM THE ROAD [June '08]
The reviews are flooding-in from the road. First up, from the Rochester International Jazz Festival: Rochester Democrat & Chronicle Staff Music Critic Jeff Spevak blogs Carolyn's Friday night appearance here, concluding "Wonderland took country blues to the edge and dangled it by its ankles". Meanwhile the Rochester City News described the audience at Carolyn's Friday night set having "a hard time letting go." Carolyn "packs a punch like I couldn't believe. She embodies her songs fully." Read more here.

WIN A TRIP TO SEE CAROLYN WONDERLAND IN AMSTERDAM [June '08]
That's right, it's back! Join Carolyn Wonderland in Amsterdam for the 6th Annual WonderJam in Amsterdam 2008, November 2-9. It's a week of fun and fans bringing Austin music to our neighbors in Europe. And as part of KGSR-FM AUSTIN (107.1) Music Month, those of you who live within earshot of Austin radio can listen during June and win one of 5 great music trips, INCLUDING the grand prize -- a 6 day trip for 2 to WonderJam in Amsterdam 2008 (featuring Carolyn Wonderland)! Click here here for details on the contest and here for more information on WonderJam in Amsterdam.

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS TAPING [June '08]
You heard the rumors, and indeed it's true. Carolyn Wonderland taped her first appearance on Austin City Limits, last Thursday. Celebrating it's 34th Season on public television, ACL brings the best of new and emerging (and many well-known) artists performing live music in front of a studio audience in the University Of Texas' Communications Building.

The show features Carolyn Wonderland and her band, along with Shelley King, Guy Forsyth and Asleep at the Wheel founder Ray Benson. The Dallas Morning News's Music Blog was the first to chime in with this glowing review, noting "Ms. Wonderland's ACL show, taped as part of a doubleheader that also featured soul/funk band Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings, will air on PBS stations in November."

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