Over the years, as part of a duo (with Chip Taylor), a side-woman (with Alejandro Escovedo), and solo artist, Carrie Rodriguez has dazzled critics and audiences alike with her prowess as a musician. And once again, Carrie delivers on Love & Circumstance, embracing twelve songs that have inspired, and influenced her life and music.

Those who have been following Carrie Rodriguez throughout her career will find Love & Circumstance an exciting addition to her oeuvre, new fans will get a glimpse of the rising star’s influences; both will revel in the sterling musicianship and heartfelt interpretations of new and classic songs.

Carrie wraps herself around songs from influences and peers such as John Hiatt/Nick Lowe/Ry Cooder/Jim Keltner (aka Little Village), Buddy Miller & Julie Miller, David Rodriguez, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Richard Thompson, Townes Van Zandt, M. Ward, Merle Haggard & Bonnie Owens, Hank Williams, Lucinda Williams, and others. She even pays homage to her family heritage with the soulful Spanish ballad ““La Puñalada Trapera,” popularized in the 1950s by her great-aunt, famed Mexican bolero balladeer Eva Garza.

Flattered by the notion, singer-songwriter Richard Thompson explains, “It is always a thrill to write a song and have someone else take it to unexpected places. “Waltzing’s For Dreamers” was conceived as something rather Celtic, and I’m delighted that Carrie could pull it into another genre. Thank you for the heartfelt and impassioned performance.”

Love And Circumstance will be released on vinyl this autumn and include a download code for this album and also a code for Carrie’s follow up mini-album ‘We Still Love Our Country’.