Historically-minded singer-songwriter Al Stewart's career violates his own "50-year rule," in which he tries to avoid incorporating events less than a half-century in the past into his songs. "Until you have some distance, people get hysterical about overstatement. You have to put things in perspective." But in the past few years, Stewart's 40-year musical output (18 original albums, plus best-ofs) has been the subject of a boxed set (the 5-CD Just Yesterday), a large-scale US reissue program to meet the demand for his back catalogue, and Al's 2002 biography.
Erin Bode has a beautiful, crystal clear voice that
is too exquisite to miss. She has consistently won over audiences with her
sweet personality and sincere performances. Her distinctive repertoire and
crossover appeal - evoking comparisons to Eva Cassidy and Norah Jones - have
proven equally at home in grand venues or relaxed clubs.