THERE are few who can emulate her writing talent, and many would love to be one song behind. Mention hitmakers such as Suzy Bogguss, The Dixie Chicks, Patty Loveless, Reba McEntire, Deana Carter, Linda Ronstadt, Sara Evans, TG Sheppard and Pam Tillis, to name only a few, and they have all recorded songs from the pen of one of Nashville’s greatest songwriters, Matraca Berg.
To the uninitiated her name may not be high on the list of the glitz and glamour of many country artists, but to the musical appreciator who enjoys a true wordsmith, then her name is up there in flashing lights.
Her latest album, Love’s Truck Stop, shows that writing talent to perfection.
The album paves the way for her return visit to the UK with appearances at various venues up and down the country,with the most local being at The Sage, Gateshead, on Monday next week.
Having garnered fans from her visits over the past few years with her pals Suzy Bogguss and Gretchen Peters, as part of the Wine, Women and Song tours, she is assured of gaining many more as she appears as a solo performer.
After hearing her show, you will undoubtedly agree that she makes some of the most brilliant sounds around. Tickets from the Sage Gateshead are available by calling the box office on 0191-443-4661.
You can hear Matraca, Gretchen and Suzy in conversation with me by logging on to www.euvue.co.uk and typing the words Wine, Women and Song interview.THERE are few who can emulate her writing talent, and many would love to be one song behind. Mention hitmakers such as Suzy Bogguss, The Dixie Chicks, Patty Loveless, Reba McEntire, Deana Carter, Linda Ronstadt, Sara Evans, TG Sheppard and Pam Tillis, to name only a few, and they have all recorded songs from the pen of one of Nashville’s greatest songwriters, Matraca Berg.
To the uninitiated her name may not be high on the list of the glitz and glamour of many country artists, but to the musical appreciator who enjoys a true wordsmith, then her name is up there in flashing lights.
Her latest album, Love’s Truck Stop, shows that writing talent to perfection.
The album paves the way for her return visit to the UK with appearances at various venues up and down the country,with the most local being at The Sage, Gateshead, on Monday next week.
Having garnered fans from her visits over the past few years with her pals Suzy Bogguss and Gretchen Peters, as part of the Wine, Women and Song tours, she is assured of gaining many more as she appears as a solo performer.
After hearing her show, you will undoubtedly agree that she makes some of the most brilliant sounds around. Tickets from the Sage Gateshead are available by calling the box office on 0191-443-4661.
You can hear Matraca, Gretchen and Suzy in conversation with me by logging on to www.euvue.co.uk and typing the words Wine, Women and Song interview.
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