Cheri Knight

Cheri Knight
Genres Alternative country
Rock music
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instruments Vocals, bass
Years active 1990s-present
Labels East Side Digital
E-Squared
Associated acts Blood Oranges

Cheri Knight is an American singer, songwriter, and bassist known for her albums (solo and with the band Blood Oranges).

Early music career

After performing in various Northampton-area bands, Cheri Knight was the singer, songwriter and bass player with the alternative country band Blood Oranges.[1][2]

Solo music career

When East Side Digital Records folded, the Blood Oranges amicably disbanded.[2] Cheri then recorded two solo albums during her active music career.

The Knitter (1995) was produced by Eric "Roscoe" Ambel, and released on East Side Digital Records. Artists involved included guitarist Eric Ambel (The Del-Lords), bassist Ray Mason, drummer Will Rigby (The dB's), guitarist Mark Spencer, Andy York (bass).[3]

The Northeast Kingdom (1997) was produced by The Twangtrust (Steve Earle and Ray Kennedy) and released on E-Squared Records. Musicians include Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris (vocals), Tammy Rogers (fiddle), Jimmy Ryan (mandolin), Mark Spencer (guitar), and Will Rigby (drums).[4]

Post-music career

There has always been a strong link between gardening and Cheri's music. When not performing music, Cheri tended an organic farm in Massachusetts.[5]

Since the release of The Northeast Kingdom, Cheri has focused on flower farming, and has rarely recorded or performed.[6]

Discography

Albums

Compilations

1996: Various Artists - Rig Rock Deluxe (A Musical Salute To The American Truck Driver) (Upstart Sounds) - track 9, "Wagon Of Clay"

  • 1999: Various Artists - It's Heartbreak That Sells: A Tribute To Ray Mason (Targa Records), track 4, "Down In The Night"

Appears on

  • 1996: Kevin Salem - Glimmer (Roadrunner Records) - background vocals on track 6, "Sleep" and track 8, "All On Trial"
  • 1998: Ray Mason - Old Souls Day (Wormco Records) - background vocals
  • 1996: Ray Mason - Missyouville (Ocean Records) - background vocals
  • 1996: Wooden Leg - Wooden Leg (East Side Digital Records)

With The Blood Oranges

See Blood Oranges discography

References

  1. ↑ Wolff, Kurt; Duane, Orla (2000-08-01). Country Music: The Rough Guide. Rough Guides. pp. 552–. ISBN 9781858285344. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
  2. 1 2 Detweiler, Margit (12 March 1998). "Flower Power: The transcendental twang of singer-farmer Cheri Knight". MyCityPaper. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  3. ↑ J. MARK BEAVER. "Cheri Knight: overlooked Queen of Alt. Country". Amoeblog. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
  4. ↑ archive (31 December 1997). "Album Review: Cheri Knight - The Northeast Kingdom". No Depression. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  5. ↑ Curwood (8 May 1998). "Cheri Knight: Farmer-Musician of the Northeast Kingdom". Living on Earth. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  6. ↑ uncredited. "Album of the Week, March 1: The Northeast Kingdom by Cheri Knight". Music and Meaning: The RBHS Jukebox. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  • Cheri Knight at AllMusic
  • Cheri Knight discography at Discogs
  • "Cheri Knight". Last.fm.
  • Blood Oranges at AllMusic
  • Blood Oranges discography at Discogs
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