专辑简介

Determined since the age of 4 to be a “singer star” Dana began her career by getting involved in school/church choirs in her hometown of Burlington, VT. Showing dedication and passion at such an early age she continued to pick up steam...as well as other instruments. She started with piano, then the cello, percussion and melodic percussion. Though a classically trained pianist, Dana found sanctuary in her parents’ collection of Motown, fostering a deep love for R&B as well as Chicago Blues. At the age of 16 Dana taught herself guitar and started writing her own music. At the age of 18 Dana decided to move to Chicago, drawn to its blues roots that had so inspired her. Shortly after her arrival she fronted a band called “Blue Judith.” When the band went their separate ways, Dana continued her solo pursuits. Her canon of songs began getting increasing attention, particularly from musicians in New Orleans, who encouraged her to move to a city where music is a way of life. In June of 2005 she left Chicago for the Crescent City, little knowing that a mere two months later her new home would be devastated by Hurricane Katrina. During the process of rebuilding her life and helping her city recover, a "Myspace" Cinderalla story took place. Malcolm Burn (Produced Emmylou Harris “Red Dirt Girl,” Iggy Pop “American Caesar,” Chris Whitley “Living with the Law,” Midnight Oil “Breathe,” Sinead Lohan “No Mermaid,” String Cheese Incident “One Step Closer,” John Mellencamp “Human Wheels,” and engineered/mixed many artists.) had discoverd her site, one thing led to another and before long she was on a plane to New York, preparing to record an EP under the direction of Malcolm Burn.

The resulting 6 – song EP is “Halfway Home” which includes “Avenue A” a moving eulogy to new Orleans she knew all too briefly. Her work is generating quite a buzz and a snowballing schedule of performances. While Dana’s story is a riveting and exciting one, it is ultimately ancillary to her music. Her voice is captivating, her songs are stellar, and her live performances have as much passion and range as "Halfway Home." Experience the song stylings of Dana Abbott...you'll enjoy the journey!