Mary Mulliken - I 8 The Sandbox

As comfortably as singer/songwriter Mary Mulliken sits within the historical boundaries of the genres she holds dear - ranging from Americana roots to dime-store theme music to early 1900s Mexican folk - she also daringly breaks those boundaries with head-turning lyrical insight and an honest, soulful sound all her own. Her distinctively warm, rich voice is what ties the whole thing together. This CD features a delightful cache of slide guitars, organs and vocal harmonies by Rob Burger (Tin Hat Trio, Rufus Wainright) as well as the combined percussive prowess from members of the Old Joe Clarks, and Mike and Jill Coykendall. "Mary's quirky vintage-country voice and whip-smart songwriting bring a peppy schoolyard-like energy to her new album." - Time Out New York.