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The Likely Stories trio makes intriguing chamber folk music. Surprisingly, there is a lot of variety contained within this relatively limited genre categorization.

Although Dave Schindele sings lead on "A Matter of Time", this is mostly a female-led outfit. Chimes, however, make Schindele's rare vocal track a memorable one.

Sonic moods range from dramatic, with "American Gothic", to gently contemplative, as on "Yellow Bike" with its acoustic piano and guitar. "My Own History" even incorporates blues elements. Obviously, chamber pop and blues are at opposite sides of the musical spectrum. Therefore, Likely Stories are brave enough to throw in a few relatively unlikely aural elements, which makes them a story well worth the telling.]]> http://nancyrost.com/news.html#27 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Madison, WI-based songwriter-performer - Nancy Rost - News http://nancyrost.com/news.html#26 http://www.womensradio.com/content/templates/?a=4111&z=8]]> http://nancyrost.com/news.html#26 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Madison, WI-based songwriter-performer - Nancy Rost - News http://nancyrost.com/news.html#25
Likely Stories: Self-Titled
(Porch String)
Rich Albertoni on Friday 08/21/2009

Tracy Jane Comer, Dave Schindele and Nancy Rost have teamed up to make the most creative concept album to come out of Madison so far this year.

Likely Stories is a collection of nine musical tales making up three rounds of sonic turn-taking by the songwriters. It's a structure that highlights the stylistic breadth of the record.

Schindele's acoustic piano is dreamy, rumbling with restlessness on "A Matter of Time." Later, he employs Comer's brooding cello on "Nicole." That track is an odd but gorgeous prayer for Nicole Kidman: "Hope there's a there for you Nicole / Without a role, it's just you and your soul cast together."

Rost's jazzy arrangements are featured in "Golden Gate," about San Francisco suicide jumpers. Comer's "Yellow Bike" is pure folk charm, looking back on a poor but happy childhood in a seaside town.

The album's execution ultimately fulfills the ambitious concept, making Stories a local release to be reckoned with.

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- The Misusing Telekinesis EP, an acoustic journey with frequent collaborator Helen Robertson
- Cardinal Tetra, a 5/4 harmonized Gregorian chant cum fish tale, co-written with New Zealand lyricist Stephen Wort
- Alas, Poor Gidget, a jazz/metal collaboration with Peter Watkinson of Holland and John Argentiero of Madison
I'm writing and posting regularly these days, so check back for frequent updates!]]> http://nancyrost.com/news.html#24 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Madison, WI-based songwriter-performer - Nancy Rost - News http://nancyrost.com/news.html#23 http://5090.fawm.org/fawmers/rondofeast/]]> http://nancyrost.com/news.html#23 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Madison, WI-based songwriter-performer - Nancy Rost - News http://nancyrost.com/news.html#22 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJpPsiYNfFU]]> http://nancyrost.com/news.html#22 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Madison, WI-based songwriter-performer - Nancy Rost - News http://nancyrost.com/news.html#21 http://nancyrost.com/news.html#21 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Madison, WI-based songwriter-performer - Nancy Rost - News