Jackie Bristow – “Whistle Blowin'” (video) (premiere)

New Zealand folk artist Jackie Bristow released her fourth album, Shot of Gold, back on October 7th and garnered praise from Stuff, who said “her tunes have a dark, classic quality to them, set off by haunting melodies and thoughtful acoustic guitar chording. The songs are so perfectly formed that their titles sing themselves.” Bristow seems primed for success on the now global Americana scene with beautifully composed music and straight from the heart lyrics that should thrill fans of Holly Williams, Ashley Monroe, and Angaleena Presley. Having previously opened for the like of the Steve Miller Band, Bonnie Raitt, John Oates, John Waite, Marc Cohn and Rick Springfield, Bristow’s profile is sure to rise over the coming year as she tours extensively with Raitt. Here’s hoping we see her next September at AmericanaFest in Nashville as she’s sure to find scores of new fans there as well. Check out her amazing, atmospheric sound on this live take of album highlight “Whistle Blowin'”.

Bristow says, “Sitting in my apartment in Austin, Texas, on a cool afternoon. It was late Autumn, going into winter. I was day dreaming looking out the window, watching the leaves fall from the trees. I knew it was time for me to move on… to start a new life. I started strumming my guitar… ‘Summers gone, winter is coming on…'”