FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEW RECORDING: DAUGTHERS OF THE WEST
February 24, 2009
Available: www.horsecrazycowgirlband.com

Horse Crazy, northwest cowgirl band famous for their sizzling harmonies and inspiring good humor has just released their newest recording: DAUGHTERS OF THE WEST.  Nominated by the Western Music Association for Western Swing Group of the Year, Horse Crazy has a golden new offering for those who love western music.  

Band Comments:
Daughters of the West, a book by Anne Seagraves, was the inspiration for this collection of songs and particularly the title track by the same name.  As we traveled through the world of these brave and athletic women we were awed by their skill and daring.  This song and many others in this collection strive to bring you, the listener, into the world of the authentic cowgirls of the past and present.

The Recording:
This album was essentially recorded live.  We went to the studio and stood in a circle.  We sang and played together in as close to a performance manner as possible for a recording.  Chuck Egner at ‘37 Cellars Studio, who specializes in bluegrass recording, really understood how to showcase our sound.  We did the entire album in two days, though it has taken an entire year of performing to be ready for those two days.

The Songs:
We chose some great western songs.  There are true stories of the west, exciting western swing tunes, heartfelt original compositions, and throughout we have used the magic of harmony to decorate our arrangements.

The Members:
Lauralee Northcott, Emele Clothier and Jennifer Epps make up Horse Crazy.  Hailing from the Methow Valley, these rollicking performers have been touring the west, sharing their stunning vocal arrangements and vibrant western rhythms.   “A Horse Crazy concert is better than a refreshing tonic”, sums up Tommy Tucker, WMA Disc Jockey of the year in this comment: “When Horse Crazy performs live they absolutely light up the stage.”  

Recently featured on Canadian Cowboy Country Television, the editor of the show had this to say about Horse Crazy: 

“The performance at the Kamloops Cowboy Festival by the gals in Horse Crazy was pure magic.  Their perfect blend of crisp harmony and tight musicianship was a joy to experience.  One moment they had us stomping and clapping and the next we quieted as haunting melodies floated to the top of the balcony sweeping through the audience like mountain zephyrs.  Their talent, coupled with their obvious friendship and affection for performing, drew the audience into their mad little world some 47 miles off the pavement… and that’s a world I’ll gladly visit again.” 
-- Miss Terri Mason, Editor Canadian Cowboy Country Magazine

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