Rita Hosking
Come Sunrise
Tracks: 11
Self-released
Rita Hosking has oft been compared to such artists as Gillian Welch and Diana Jones on this third album, Come Sunrise, it is easy to see why. Her songs are compassionate tales about ordinary, everyday people; characters from her life in Northern California– loggers, miners (it seems unavoidable, since she is the descendant of Cornish miners, that these tales would find their way into her music), the mothers of lost sons - all sung with equal measures of warmth and passion. Montgomery Creek Blues and Promise Land are also laced with a political edge.
Robert Earl Keen’s guitarist, Rich Brotherton, stepped up to produce this album, with some help from selection of Austin session players, who add a great backdrop to Rita’s songs. Precious Little, Little Joe and Holier Than Thou allow Hoskings to show us her honky tonk side, whilst Upside Down allows Rita and the band to rock. Hiding Place, without giving away the theme, is perhaps my favourite addition to the CD.
At one time this music may have been classed as Hillbilly; now it is safely ensconced within the Americana genre, telling people’s life stories, as only a talented singer songwriter like Rita Hosking can do.
I for one, look forward to seeing what else this lady has to offer as she performs as part of The Sage’s Americana Festival outdoor stage in July. Something tells me the CD is just the tip of the iceberg…
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