Carolyn Wonderland is a triple threat with diverse songwriting, soulful vocal, and guitar goddess skills. There is a common reaction when people first hear Carolyn Wonderland, which is best summed up by the LA Times quote: “She’s the real deal.”
The career of this singer-guitarist from Texas, has long been marked by the great Janis Joplin born in Texas. Both the selection of the repertoire, the way of interpretation and the color of the voice bring to mind the American rock star who died 41 years ago. Wonderland is not limited by style. In her repertoire, apart from classic blues and rock compositions, you can find elements of funk or gospel.
When a guitarist truly lives for and loves what they do, it shows and shines like a beacon during live performances. Carolyn Wonderland’s live show beats any record and her tone is a musical force to be reckoned with.
Wonderland’s instrumental abilities include guitar, slide guitar, mandolin, trumpet, and piano. Although primarily a blues artist, Wonderland likes to incorporate elements of country, swing, zydeco, surf, gospel, soul, and cumbia into her musical mix. She usually performs with Cole El-Saleh on keyboards and Kevin Lance on drums.
Albums
Groove Milk (1993)
Truckstop Favorites Vol. 2 (1994)
Play with Matches (1995)
Bursting with Flavor (1997)
Blue Lights (CD single) (1997)
Alcohol & Salvation (2001)
Bloodless Revolution (2003)
Miss Understood (2008)
Peace Meal (2011)
Live Texas Trio (2015)
Moon Goes Missing (2017)
