The Blues world has paid attention to Miranda Louise's first two solo releases "Mama Told Me" and "Face in My Dreams", which spawned 4 top ten hits on the Shag charts in 1998-1999. Ripete Records recording artist Miranda Louise is a no-nonsense, gritty, soulful blues/rock shouter who oozes a confident swagger and attitude on this disc. With a husky, throaty delivery, Miranda carries on the great tradition of such cornerstones of blues as: Koko Taylor, Bessie Smith, and Big Mama Thorton. -  Bob Cianci... The Music Scene "I hereby invent a new Handy Award just for her:  The sexiest way of saying Baby in a Blues song."  -  Mark Buechler, Living Blues "Mama Told Me" Disc presents Miranda Louise on a set of tunes that keeps her strong, earthy alto vocals to the forefront. The arrangements are simple: The songs range from "Black Cat Moan" and "Wang Dang Doodle" to "Try a Little Tenderness". Buy this CD and you'll be able to brag, "I was hip to Miranda Louise when she was still recording for that tiny label."  -  Living Blues   "Her shows are full of life and energy, as she takes to the floor belting out her gravelly yet sweet voice. This woman puts it all on the line for every show."  - Gary "Bear" House, Golden Isles Weekend "....She's one of the most sincere, credible blues interpreters in town...."  Nashville Scene..Nashville Beat "......Strong Stuff....." - Music Row Magazine, Edge of The Row "....Miranda Louise's "Mama Told Me" affirms that the blues are alive and well and living in Nashville!...." - Music City Bluesletter "....Listen to Louise's throat throttle these tunes and you'll be almost convinced you witnessed the whole thing....." - Bluespeak ".....Down and Dirty...the gal can sing the blues and swang and belt 'em out too....." - Nightflying "With a voice like coarse-grade sandpaper, Miranda growls, screams, cajoles, testifies, threatens, pleads, and whacks the listener upside the head with some of the hottest vocals heard...." - Skylands Blues News "What a voice! Part gutsy, soulful growl and part alluring siren call it is equal parts scary and seductive, and all fiercely female.  The power trio behind her offers no escape from this captivating tension, keeping the energy strong and rythmic.  You were warned." - Knoxville Blues, Bluegill Miranda Louise's discography reads like a who's who of the blues. She's backed up Stevie Ray Vaughn, A. C. Reed, Warren Haynes and 'Fingers' Taylor to name just a few. In her own right she's a powerful vocalist who works with some of Nashville's best musicians and puts on a great show. Come find out why they call Miranda the 'Sweetheart of the Blues'.