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Smokestack Betty DotsonSmokestack Betty is a West Virginia singer/songwriter who accompanies her folk-rock music with her trusty partner, a 12 string Alvarez guitar. Betty began playing at the age of 13; at 15 she was singing in church and on the radio. Her first appearance in a bar was in 1976. Later, in 1978 and 1979, she appeared on the "Joe Rada TV Show" which previewed local talent. She has played in lounges, churches, weddings, funerls, fairs, parties, coffee houses, festivals and on the radio in West Virginia Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Consistent with her belief in the good energy generated by helping others and her deep-seated faith, Betty often contributes her many talents to benefits for notable causes."Glad I had a small part in your growth as a singer/songwriter. Listened to most of your new CD and it sounds like you're getting better with each new recording. Always like those references to thanking God... keep on making that beautiful music. God Bless!" Paul Skyland, Singer/Songwriter, Songchild ProductionsBetty's stage name was conceived in 1992 when a friend saw her pass him on a 10-speed bike with no brakes "like he was sittin' still." She was smokin' her tennis shoes and, so became...Smokestack Betty. That inspired name is truly a reflection of her voice; smoky and rich and reminiscent of the very hills of West Virginia from which she comes. Smokestack Betty's bluesy rendition of "House Of The Rising Sun" from her second CD, "Live Revisited" made it to the top 10 on the Mp3.com International Folk Charts. The title of her third CD, "Living A Dream," is a tribute to the life she leads, playing her music and inspiring young, and sometimes not-so-young, new musicians."When it comes to talent, you don't get much more pure than Smokestack Betty. I've been around, seen people, heard bands, felt the vibes when she plays. Her talent is not only in songwriting and performing but is also in the way she treats other musicians. She always goes out of her way to compliment others and shies away when recieving the same praise. What you have here is not only a musician, but a humanitarian as well - someone who would give you her right leg so you could walk to your next gig! All in all, Smokestack's a great person, terrific performer, gifted songwriter, amd a special friend." Jeremy Mayle, Founder & President of Rolling Thunder RecordsFor 13 years Smokestack Betty Hosted a rousingly successful open mic at various venue's. Check listings or send an email to be on her mailing list. Anyone who has not seen or heard Smokestack Betty is missing one of West Virginia's treasures. Her performances and her recordings provide an opportunity to experience not only her soul, but those of the mountaineers and musicians that came before. She will touch your heart.
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Member Since: 09/09/2006
Band Website: http//myspace.com/smokestack
Band Members: Smokestack Betty, Angry Timmy Hinzeman, Mary Mary Gonot, & DW West
Influences: Melanie,BJ Thomas,Dolly Parton,Linda Ronstadt,Bonnie Raitt.Little Boxes (Weeds Theme)

You Are a Prophet Soul
You are a gentle soul, with good intentions toward everyone.
Selfless and kind, you have great faith in people.
Sometimes this faith can lead to disappoinment in the long run.
No matter what, you deal with everything in a calm and balanced way.

You are a good interpreter, very sensitive, intuitive, caring, and gentle.
Concerned about the world, you are good at predicting people's feelings.
A seeker of wisdom, you are a life long learner looking for purpose and meaning.
You are a great thinker and communicator, but not necessarily a doer.

Souls you are most compatible with: Bright Star Soul and Dreaming Soul What Kind of Soul Are You?
Sounds Like: Sounds like;Smokestack Betty Which Tarot Card Are You?:
You are the Hermit card. The Hermit has chosen a solitary spiritual path. He shines light on his inner self and, by this means, gains wisdom. The Hermit's home is the natural world and it is by being in tune with that world that he learns the laws of nature and learn how they operate within himself. His path is a lonely one as he lives in silence and has for companionship only his own internal rhythms. But those crossing his path are touched by his light and wisdom. Though often alone, he manages nevertheless to instruct those who meet him and guides those who chose to follow him on a path towards enlightenment. Image from The Aleister Crowley Tarot deck. http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/thoth/
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Your Aura is Blue
Spiritual and calm, you tend to live a quiet but enriching life.
You are very giving of yourself. And it's hard for you to let go of relationships.

The purpose of your life: showing love to other people

Famous blues include: Angelina Jolie, the Dali Lama, Oprah

Careers for you to try: Psychic, Peace Corps Volunteer, Counselor What Color Is Your Aura?SWAMPSTOCK
Record Label: Unsigned

My Blog

John Oesterle"s 2nd Wind Benefit Concert

SUNDAY NOV 30 1PM-? John Oesterle's 2nd Wind Benefit Concert The lineup 1:00PM: Doug McBride 1:30PM: Larry Neely 2:00PM: Dave Richards 2:30PM: Jon Seymour, Mike Lewis, Gary Paschen 3:00PM: Bobby Kirl...
Posted by on Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:14:00 GMT

Two "Melanie" concerts in Ohio!

  Hey everyone,just wanted to let you know about 2 really great concerts coming up close by,I will be @ Kent Stage to hear my Hero up close and personal,hope to see you there!!   Attention e...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:27:00 GMT

OLD AGE

This an email someone sent me and I find it to be so true...... OLD AGE   The other day a young person asked me how I felt about being old. I was taken aback, for I do not think of myself as old....
Posted by on Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:14:00 GMT

THE ABYSS

  Looking thru the abyss of my mind, I crawl thru the webs.... Trying to make sense of the trails I find..... Each trail a road well traveled.. Slowly,I swim....sometimes flailing.... till I com...
Posted by on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:11:00 GMT

List of past and present musical engagements

LIST OF PAST AND PRESENT MUSICAL ENGAGEMENTSACORN STATE PARK -Morgantown,WVBACK PORCH GRILLE-Mineral Wells,WVBackroads Pizza-Parkersburg?BEAMER'S EATERY&PUB-Parkersburg,WVBlondie's Back,or KC's=Pa...
Posted by on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:50:00 GMT

ABOUT ME !

                About Me For those of you who don't "know me",I thought I would write what music is to me....... Music and songwri...
Posted by on Sun, 08 Jul 2007 21:48:00 GMT

Road Trip

 Well first off I'll start by saying when I go somewhere far,I always leave early..... I get lost.......easily....... Needless to say, I played a benefit for a friend of mine and he mistakenly ga...
Posted by on Sun, 01 Jul 2007 20:04:00 GMT

Induct Melanie into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation

This is a petition to get my hero,Melanie Safka inducted into the hall of fame. Please sign.. To:  The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation INDUCT "MELANIE" INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME ...
Posted by on Sun, 27 May 2007 18:19:00 GMT

The Jam Band

Hello everyone! Just thought I would let you know why my band is called Smokestack Betty &  The Jam Band and who they are. They are called the jam band because we never get to practice. These...
Posted by on Wed, 09 May 2007 16:08:00 GMT