Wishing Chair
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The folk-roots duo Wishing Chair is Kiya Heartwood and Miriam Davidson. The band formed in 1995 and has since then released six recordings on their own independent label, Terrakin Records.
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[edit] Biography
Heartwood began her musical career in a Lexington (KY) band called Radio Café with drummer Kopana Terry. The band later changed its name to Stealin' Horses and was briefly signed by the Arista label. The self-titled recording received some regional acclaim. After the label dropped the band, they released one independent recording (Mesas and Mandolins) and then dissolved. Heartwood went on to record a solo album (True Frontiers) after the breakup of Stealin' Horses.
Davidson comes from a musical family and has been playing a variety of instruments for most of her life. Before joining Heartwood and forming Wishing Chair, she performed with Bev Futrell and Karen Jones of the Reel World String Band in a trio known as Tall, Dark and Handsome.
[edit] Discography
- Singing With the Red Wolves (1995)
- Undisputed Country (1998)
- Ghost of Will Harbut (2000)
- Crow (2002)
- Dishpan Brigade (2003, with Kara Barnard)
- Underdog (2005)
[edit] Awards & Honors
- New Folk Song Winner and Best Folk Album Runner Up, Just Plain Folks, 2001
- Emerging Artist Finalist, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, 2002
- Best Overall Song/Best Mellow Song Winner, South Florida Folk Festival, 2003
- Best Recording Duo/Band and Best Songwriter Winner, Outmusic, 2003
