Dori Freeman, Ten Thousand Roses

I've been a big fan of Appalachian born Dori Freeman since I first heard her sophomore album, Letters Never Read. I was immediately taken by every aspect of Freeman's music and musicianship. More than most artists that I have experienced, Freeman just presents herself with such genuineness and authenticity. I honestly cannot recall another artist who's strength, confidence, and humbleness can be sensed and felt simultaneously in their music.   

Working with an expanded band that includes her husband, drummer and producer Nickolas Falk, Freeman finds a new musical footing on her latest album, Ten Thousand Roses. It's one that is a joy to hear and experience as it brings sonic textures to her music that make Freeman's songs, with their sharp and thoughtful lyrics and wonderful melodies and choruses, pop and soar. For those familiar with Freeman, it's about as far away from Ern & Zorry's Sneakin' Bitin' Dog as she can get. But musically I will say that Freeman is in exactly the right place right now and I hope that Ten Thousand Roses introduces Freeman to a wider audience.