Emmylou, Gillian and Patty Griffin live at the Keswick.

[Mr MidFi]

I've been meaning to pick up Emmylou's Wrecking Ball disc for a long, long time now. I might just have to move it up to the top of the list now.

I've been playing Patty Griffin's Flaming Red for over a year now, and I really like it. It's a lot rockier than her other stuff. And man, does she have a voice or what?

[Swish]

pick up Red Dirt Girl, which may be a bit better, although that's a matter of personal taste. And, yes, Patty Griffin can really belt, but I really appreciate that she keeps it understated most of the time instead of trying to be over-the-top like a "Star Search" or "American Idol" contestant. Many on this board have made similar comments about other vocalists, and it certainly applies to Patty. I got goosebumps and a tingling up my spine on a couple of her tunes that night.

Swish