As 2023, gets going, wonderful reviews and radio play continue for “Witness”!
“Witness” was a favorite SC album of the year, as written up in the Free Times: “Keep your eyes on Angela Easterling. The Upstate singer/songwriter is making some serious noise with the long-awaited “Witness,” a dynamic collection of songs that move from autobiography to storytelling with incredible ease. With Easterling’s Rosanne Cash-esque voice leading the way, “Witness” is an absolute winner, mixing folk, rock and country and stating her case as one of our best singer/songwriters. Even on the album’s lone cover, a version of Woody Guthrie’s “Deportee” that seems sadly more relevant than ever, Easterling’s original voice shines through.” Vincent Harris, Free Times, January 11, 2023 https://www.postandcourier.com/free-times/our-favorite-albums-that-missed-the-cut-for-best-of-south-carolina-music-2022/article_4803c26e-8c49-11ed-9faf-6f1a548a10d5.html
“A melodic mix of Americana, homegrown country and rock, ‘Witness’ resonates with heartfelt lyrics and powerful storytelling.” Zena Grieg, Penny Black Music, UK February 20, 2023
Read whole review here: https://pennyblackmusic.co.uk/Home/Details?id=27565
“‘Witness“ is a personal, intimate album woven through with the universal appeal of concerted independence…The Americana/Roots world is richer for the presence of singers and songwriters such as Angela Easterling.” Donald Tepleske – Fervor Coulee, Roots Music Opinion, January 7, 2023
Read whole review here: https://fervorcoulee.wordpress.com/2023/01/07/angela-easterling-witness-review/
“A very rich, timeless and memorable listen from a songwriter with a wealth of talent and sincerity.” Tom Haugen, Take Effect Reviews, January 27, 2023
Read whole review here: https://takeeffectreviews.com/january-2023-4/2023/1/26/angela-easterling
“Witness” Review in Michael’s Music Log, February 26, 2023: https://michaelsmusiclog.blogspot.com/2023/02/angela-easterling-witness-2022-cd-review.html?m=1
“Equipped with excellent compositional skills and a crystalline voice, Angela Easterling gives us a record of great impact which inspires for the entire duration of a rich selection both musically and in terms of lyrics…A singer-songwriter who has definitely reached artistic maturity.” Remo Ricaldone, Lonestar Time, Italy, January, 2023
Read whole review here: http://www.lonestartime.com/2023/01/angela-easterling-witness.html
In radio news, “Witness” spent most of January and February, 2023 on the Roots Music Report Top 50 Airplay Chart, going up to #18 on the Americana Country Chart and #22 on the Country Chart. Both “Home” and “California” spent several weeks on the Top 50 Country and Americana Country Singles Charts.
And Angela was featured in February in a 2-part interview on the “Beyond A Song” podcast with Richard Reardin. Listen to the interview here: https://beyondasong.com/beyond-a-song-angela-easterling/