Beth Bladen

Having grown up in Southern Indiana, Beth Bladen spent her childhood influenced by such artists as Emmylou Harris, Linda Rondstadt, and Dolly Parton.Her music evokes the earnest, soulful poetry and playful humor that defines classic country. Woven of heartfelt honesty, wry wit and an occasional sharp tongue, Beth’s lyrics can take a listener from crying in their beer to slapping their knee and stomping their boots.Possessing a strong, clear voice ranging from a sweet angelic lilt to a gutsy growl with a hint of twang, Beth can belt out a ballad and then bring it down to the soft whisper of a hymn. She brings to mind a cross between Loretta Lynn and Gretchen Wilson but remains an original talent.Beth has recorded and performed with such innovative and varied musicians as Tia Sprocket, Zander Schloss of the Circle Jerks, and the legendary reggae drummer Santa Davis. She provided background vocals for Larry Gardner and Purgatory Rodeo. Beth has performed in and around Los Angeles' country scene at clubs such as the King King, The Derby, The Cinema bar, and Genghis Cohen. Beth is currently back in the studio preparing to release more of her music.