Daytrotter Welcomes Caitlin Rose

Caitlin Rose - Daytrotter Session

It has been awhile since we waxed positive about one of our favorite Nashville songstresses, Caitlin Rose. Recently added to the bill at Austin City Limits, Ms. Rose has quickly made a name for herself in her hometown playing with a revolving door of fantastic musicians such as Justin Townes Earle (flood victim relief concert) Jordan Caress (who supports her on this Daytrotter session - what up Jordan!) And the Relatives, Johnny Corndawg, Bowerbirds, Tristen (!) and more. Her draw is beginning to spread like wildfire across the pond as well with features by the Gaurdian, Gods in the TV among others.

In most her recent bout of limelight harnessing, Ms. Rose performed four tunes on the always intimate and fantastically produced, Daytrotter Sessions. Her full length is due at the end of August! Until then, grab the fantastic Dead Flowers EP. Happy long weekend all.

New Video: Caitlin Rose "Shanghai Cigarettes"

For those of you keeping track, we somehow held off posting about Caitlin Rose since July 14. Recently featured on the cover of the Nashville Scene, Caitlin (known affectionately to some as Cato) joined local female artists Tristen and Those Darlins as they were profiled in an amazing feature by Scenester Tracy Moore (Holla!) -- a must read article for those interested in the fantastically talented and interwoven Nashville music underground.

Caitlin has been working hard to get her debut full-length off the ground (not yet given a street date,) but, no need, her EP Dead Flowers has not faded over time. In a YouTube exclusive, Caitlin performs a new tune off her upcoming LP titled, "Shanghai Cigerettes."

For an enchating rendition of the Louvin Brothers' "River of Jordan" and of her classic "Sinful Wishing Well" continue after the jump.
"River of Jordan" - The Louvin Brothers


"Sinful Wishing Well"

Nashville Review: Caitlin Rose @ Bobbie's Dairy Dip

(Caitlin Rose in the window of Bobbie's Dairy Dip)

Caitlin Rose - "Dead Flowers" - mp3
There is nothing quite as enchanting as consuming greasy hamburgers and ice cream while enjoying "cosmic American music." Nashville's 21-year-old country-folk heroine Caitlin Rose ( a favorite of Stark's) found herself fighting traffic noise and food order announcements on Saturday night - this was a new one. Bobbie's Dairy Dip, the unique venue for the evenings performance, is not only Rose's full time employer, but one of Nashville's oldest burger joints.

The stage was situated in the parking lot to the right off the Dip, adorned with a simple, but effective house PA system. The sunset was the perfect backdrop for Rose's unrestrained and angelic sound. An increased set length and influx of Dip customers seemed to startle Rose, who strayed from her latest EP, Dead Flowers covering the likes of Emmylou Harris and Gram Parsons. It was evident however, that Rose had little live experience with these cover-songs. Surprise, surprise, Rose broke her picking fingernail yet again, but nothing detracts from her powerful and awe-inspiring vocals. Rose thrives in A Capella situations where her voice goes unattested. Without guitar chords and strumming patterns to worry about, Rose relaxes and her vocals become all the more impressive. On a personal note, we would like to once, leave a Caitlin Rose show cheerful, rather than somber. Perhaps "T-Shirt" isn't the best concert closer. And to all you local performers out there, keep doing what you're doing. But ask yourself this, 'are you ready for a Throwdown?'

After the jump.