[dar-list] Cheryl Wheeler My 2 Cents

[Dennis Whelan]

I've read all the posts and I have to come down on Cheryl Wheeler deserving
to be in the Top 10.
 
I've seen her live about 15 times over the years and I've never had a bad
time- I'm of the opinion that a folk singer should tell stories about the
songs- and other things related to and not related to the songs- between the
songs.
 
These interludes can sometimes be as enjoyable as the songs themselves. I do
understand someone not enjoying this as much as I do, however.
 
I don't know what other genre you would use to describe Cheryl's music other
than singer-songwriter folk music. She can play one absolutely hilarious
tune followed by the most melancholy serious themed song. I think of her as
the female equivalent of john Gorka- although she's a bit funnier usually
than John is.
 
I'll be seeing her twice in the next few months and I'm sure I'll have a
great night both times.
 
Dennis