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Ina May Wool

About Me

INAMAYWOOL.COM“One of my favorite New York singer/songwriters,” John Platt, WFUVWith a voice that moves effortlessly from gentle and fragile to sweet and sultry and all the way to strong and bluesy, Ina May Wool sings with confidence and ease born of an apprenticeship in blues, country, jazz, and soul in clubs, concerts, and recording studios. Her songs can be deliciously playful, tightly written and poetic, but still like a conversation with a friend – storytelling at its best. She came up through the ranks in the Greenwich Village Songwriters Exchange, a group that’s nurtured songwriters from Shawn Colvin to Christine Lavin to Suzanne Vega. “She has a good thing going on with her audience,” says the Village Voice.Ina May’s co-writer, producer, and husband, Daniel A. Weiss, backs her up on guitar, accordion, and vocals. As associate conductor, Dan helped shape the music of the original production of Rent, and he’s played guitar, organ, and piano in numerous Broadway shows and in appearances throughout the world from Scotland to Japan.Together Ina May and Dan play songs from their 1999 debut CD, Moon Over 97th Street, music “so close to the emotional waterfall that it compels undivided attention,” according to the international music magazine Dirty Linen, and from last year’s, Crack It Open, which Indie-Music.com calls “joyous, spirited, occasionally playful, and absolutely perfect from first note to last.” New songs from their soon to be recorded CD#3 make their way into the set as well.Suzanne Vega included one of Ina May’s songs in her Vigil Project CD, a collection of post 9/11 songs by New York writers. Other recent awards for her songs and recordings have come from the Mountain Stage NewSong Festival, Independent Music Awards, the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival, and IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards). Ina May has toured in Europe and widely in the U.S. She’s shared stages with Richard Thompson, John Gorka, and Leo Kottke, among many others.For more info. pictures, etc : http://inamaywool.comIna May teaches a variety of workshops including creative writing and performance. For more info write to [email protected]'s what some enthusiastic presenters and participants have had to say:“Ina May Wool’s workshop is NOT TO BE MISSED. She’s one of the most exciting writers on the scene today and as a teacher, she’s intuitive and generous.” --Sloan Wainwright“I've hosted workshops by many great musicians, including Steve Gillette, Don Henry, Bob Franke, Michael Smith, and Buddy Mondlock. Now I can add Ina May Wool to that short list of superior workshop facilitators. I highly recommend Ina May Wool as a workshop leader.” -Dave Kleiner, Educator"Haven't had any other workshop that generated that number of ideas in such a short time." Bruce Jennings"Smart, spirited leader. The permission to play. An infusion of energy." Tom Boyd.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/31/2005
Band Website: inamaywool.com
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Record Label: BangZoom Records
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

Writing Workshop in New York City/June 1, 8, & 15,

Writing Workshop/NYCWrite lyrics, poetry or prose from the raw material of your lifeHost:The Writers' BlocType:Education - WorkshopJune 1, 8, & 15 7:00 - 9:30 PMLocation:Upper West Side/New YorkCity/T...
Posted by on Thu, 07 May 2009 21:33:00 GMT

Shows/Workshop/NYC/Massachusetts

INA MAY IN NYC and MASSACHUSETTS 1. Cornelia Street Cafe/NYC/May 20 2. One World Coffeehouse/Essex, MA/May 30/with Allen Estes & Fly Amero 3. Writing Workshop/NYC/June 1,8, & 15 1. Cornelia ...
Posted by on Sat, 16 May 2009 08:13:00 GMT

Shows/Workshop/NYC/Massachusetts

INA MAY IN NYC and MASSACHUSETTS 1. Cornelia Street Cafe/NYC/May 20 2. One World Coffeehouse/Essex, MA/May 30/with Allen Estes & Fly Amero 3. Writing Workshop/NYC/June 1,8, & 15 1. Cornelia St...
Posted by on Sat, 16 May 2009 08:01:00 GMT

Workshop this Weekend/Sunday/March 22/Salem, MA

TOP TEN REASONS WHY YOU WANT TO SIGN UPFOR INA MAYS WRITING WORKSHOP IN SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS,THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2-4 PM10. Because Sloan Wainwright says, Ina Mays workshop is NOT TO BE MISSED. ...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:43:00 GMT

Writing Workshop this Sunday, March 22

Sign up for the workshop by writing to Julie: [email protected]Ina May Wools workshop is NOT TO BE MISSED. Shes one of the most exciting writers on the scene today and as a teacher, shes...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:34:00 GMT

Googies Lounge this Tuesday, 12/16, NYC, 7:30-9:30 PM

Hey y'all Come on out on Tuesday night! This is the closest I'm gonna get to a holiday party of the musical variety, and I'd love to see you. I heard Cassidy for the first time recently because ...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:42:00 GMT

What a Week!/December 16th in New York City

First there was that whole election thing. I think you've probably heard.Then I played solo at the Roots Music Coffeehouse in Danbury on Saturday. Great night! I decided the best strategy would be ...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:14:00 GMT

Ina May, Cassidy, Kelly Flint/Upstairs Session/Tuesday, Dec. 16/NYC

Kelly Flint has created and hosts a series called the "UPSTAIRS SESSIONS" at the Living Room in NYC on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7:30-9:30. One part live performance, one part talk show: The ...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:17:00 GMT

Sing a Song for Sloan and George

Sing a Song for Sloan and George Featuring Julie Gold, Kelly Flint, & Ina May WoolSunday afternoon, October 26Reformed Church of Bronxville, NY3:00pm - 6:30pmDonation at the door $20 (minimum, more i...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:48:00 GMT

June News

1. Off Broadway News2. Sloan Benefit3. Recording News Dear Friends,1. Off Broadway NewsGreat news! My song "Frida" is being played at a dramatic turn in the action of a new Off Broadway show c...
Posted by on Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:19:00 GMT