More Information Aiken recently performed on NPR’s nationally syndicated radio show MOUNTAIN STAGE Feb 2012, which will air MAY 6 2012, just in time for her 2012 3 month national tour.
After years of touring and performing, beginning in 1969 from NY to California, the Pacific Northwest, South America and Europe, Caroline Aiken returned to her roots in Georgia in the mid 80's, to her hometown of Atlanta, where she became a dynamic force in the city's acoustic and folk scene, influencing up and coming young Georgia artists including Shawn Mullins and the Indigo Girls. Touring to support her 8th recording live with full band: WELCOME HOME is available on download on Itunes, Amazon, etc, and www.carolineaiken.com
Her 7th recording ARE WE THERE YET, MAMA?, which garnered a first draft nomination for a GRAMMY. Her first recording: LINE OF VISION – ‘88 features Bonnie Raitt on guitar and vocals on 2 songs.
Her bluesy voice, masterful finger picking guitar style and hypnotic stage presence made her the artist of choice to open for such diverse music legends as Arlo Guthrie, Muddy Waters, Doc Watson, Bonnie Raitt, Randy Newman, Little Feat, the Beach Boys, Richie Havens and many others during her 43 year career.
She has been headliner on the main stage at the Kerrville Festivals (14 times since ’95), Falcon Ridge, High Sierra, Ga. Music Hall Of Fame mainstage performances with B52s and Mother’s Finest and Otis Redding Songwriting Camp, and co-billed with Ruthie Foster at the Mendocino Music Festival, with radio support in all corners of the country and Europe.
She teaches SPAWNING GROUND performance workshops for all ages and has a stable of talented students making their mark with her guidance.
Caroline has performed for countless charitable events for at risk children, animals, and environmental awareness.
“Caroline Aiken is one of the reasons music will always survive.”
Bruce Burch/ 30 yr EMI writer/ UGA and Kennesaw State
University Music Business College
Caroline is one of Atlanta's most talented and respected performing songwriters. I guarantee absolute joy.."
Eddie Owen of Eddie’s Attic, Atlanta
After years of touring and performing, beginning in 1969 from NY to California, the Pacific Northwest, South America and Europe, Caroline Aiken returned to her roots in Georgia in the mid 80's, to her hometown of Atlanta, where she became a dynamic force in the city's acoustic and folk scene, influencing up and coming young Georgia artists like Shawn Mullins and the Indigo Girls. Touring to support her 8th recording live with full band: WELCOME HOME, is available on download here: www.carolineaiken.
Her 7th recording ARE WE THERE YET, MAMA? garnered a first draft nomination for a GRAMMY.
Her bluesy voice, masterful finger picking guitar style and hypnotic stage presence made her the artist of choice to open for such diverse music legends as Arlo Guthrie, Muddy Waters, Doc Watson, Bonnie Raitt, Randy Newman, Little Feat, the Beach Boys, Richie Havens and many others during her 43 year career.
Aiken has also been headliner on the main stage at the Kerrville Festivals (14 times since ’95), Falcon Ridge, High Sierra, Ga. Music Hall Of Fame mainstage performances with B52s and Mother’s Finest and Otis Redding Songwriting Camp, and co-billed with Ruthie Foster at the Mendocino Music Festival, with radio support in all corners of the country and Europe.
She teaches SPAWNING GROUND performance workshops for all ages and has a stable of talented students making their mark with her guidance.
Caroline has performed for countless charitable events for at risk children, animals, and environmental awareness.
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