Folk Pop Vocalist Linda Draper Covers Phil Ochs And Harry Nilsson On Her New EP

New York, NY (Linda Draper Official Website) - On November 7, acclaimed NYC folk pop songstress Linda Draper releases a limited edition 4-song CD-EP, "Traces Of" as a sneak peek at her upcoming full length "Keepsake" (February 2007). "Keepsake" is the follow up to 2005's critically lauded "One Two Three Four," produced by Kramer (Low, Galaxie 500, Sonic Youth). The CD-EP will be available from Amazon, iTunes, eMusic and Planting Seeds Records, with samples at myspace.com

Producer Kramer says "Linda is poised to become something truly great. There is nothing so fundamentally stimulating than watching an artist come into her own, and Linda's time has truly come." And the critics agree: "Brilliance from the simplest pairings of voice and minimal guitar... an artist in the best sense of the word." (The Sentimentalist) "An example of the excellent work being done within the folk field these days; at once anachronistic and futuristic." (Americana UK) "An underexposed treasure... beautiful voice, polished lyrics, and refined instrumentation." (Left Off the Dial) "Great songwriting, beautiful music, loads of talent." (Ear Candy) "Devastatingly real lyrics of loves lost and found. A creative, fresh sound" (Indieworkshop) "Easily impresses with the strength of her songwriting and her gentle, lilting voice. Graceful, sophisticated and intelligent." (Dagger)

"Traces Of" is produced by Linda and Major Matt Mason (Adam Green, Kimya Dawson, Jeffrey Lewis), and showcases Linda's brilliant songwriting and her skill with well-chosen covers. The title track is a breezy, jazz-tinged atmospheric folk pop classic, with strummy acoustic guitar, a light touch of bass and percussion, whispery vocals, and a splash of piano. On the b-side, "Big Blue Sky" (originally heard on "One Two Three Four") appears in stripped-down, intimate fashion, just Linda's enchanting vocals and acoustic guitar. Then there are the covers: Phil Ochs' classic "Flower Lady" brought back to life with Linda's wonderful reading and Kramer's orchestrated excellence, and Harry Nilsson's "The Lottery Song," a fun pop ditty which makes for a fine duet with The Voyces' Brian Wurschum.