Becky Abbott

Went to a "Blues Club" Saturday night with Becka and her parents to see a singer she really likes, Becky Abbott. If you're familiar with South Keys/South Side Ottawa it was Tucson's.
Not a great place, overpriced for what you get and NEITHER Keith's NOR Moosehead! way to alienate all the East-Coasters.
But the main plus was a great crowd (for older folks) and small enough setting to be able to see the whole band no matter where.
This girl can sing pretty dang well. Sorta has a Sass Jordan voice in a good way crossed with Janis Joplin. Which is coincidental b/c one of her 3 cover songs was 'Piece of My Heart' (the other 2 being very good choices as well, and well suited to her voice (Hard to Handle - Otis Redding, but better known to our generation as the Black Crowes signature song; and Bold as Love by Jimi Hendrix). The originals were all also quite good as she knows how to use her voice without overdoing it or screeching or Celine Dion-ing it. Band was also very tight and had a good groove on.
Anyhow, check out www.beckyabbott.com or www.myspace.com/beckyabbottmusic if you want to hear any of her stuff.
Oh and she also has written a song with David Gogo, who any of you might recall always plays Kingston's Blues Fest and is always a good time.