Reviews of "Kite"
Performing Songwriter, May 2007:
"Obenski will hook even the most hardened cynic..."
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Now On Tour:
"Hearing Amy Obenski's voice is like hearing a familiar voice say 'Don't worry, it's OK'...
This record is perfect for coming home from the office after a harried day of people yapping in your ear.
Crafted with care, it goes from beginning to end without a letdown."
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San Diego Troubadour, June 2006:
"With a firm, but feminine voice that sometimes sings in the spirit of Natalie Merchant or
Tori Amos, San Diego native Amy Obenski has a naturally slick vocal style. She refines
every sound that seeps from her soul, only utilizing just the right amount to get across
her musical drift."
High Bias, March 2006:
"I can't believe this is only Amy Obenski's second record. The songs on Kite are not only fantastic, but there doesn't
seem to be a single wasted note. Obenski's voice is haunting and the arrangements compliment the vocals
perfectly. I'm hesitant to categorize it, but if I was to compare her to an artist we can all relate to I
would say she sounds a lot like Joni Mitchell or Suzanne Vega. Great record and I can't wait to see her live."
Estrogenius Radio, March 2006:
"...you may feel as though the likelihood of releasing an album and having it gain nationwide
attention must be a struggle bordering on the impossible, even in this era of Myspace superstars.
Well, it's not impossible, and I've got the CD to prove it: Kite, by Amy Obenski."
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Sound the Sirens, March 2006:
"When it comes to performing and arranging her earnest material, Amy Obenski is a modern folk singer with jazz
sensibilities. Her well played, bare bones trio sound effectively conveys her introspective thoughts about politics,
love and existence. Her honest sound is accessible without any thought of being commercial."
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Collected Sounds, March 2006:
"I've been really enjoying this CD. It's very homey, very comfortable. Amy Obenski's voice is pretty without being
showy. It adds to the music but does not overpower the whole package."
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Smother Magazine, February 2006:
"Santa Cruz native Amy Obenski sounds like a native of the smoky urban den of New York City. Her voice is passionate
and genuine with sincere lyrics and gentle songwriting. As far as female singer/songwriters go, often they go unnoticed
and it's unfortunate. Amy Obenski employs breathy jazzy vocals with luxurious catchy hooks that bend and drip down your
spine giving you a nice tingle of delight."
Reviews of "What We Tell"
San Diego Troubadour, 2004
"How much of ourselves do we reveal to others? We may tell all we think we know, but we may
have to look deeper and longer to know more about ourselves to reveal. On Amy Obenski's 11-song CD,
What We Tell, she conveys a good deal about her past experiences and relationships, and her message
of love rings loud and clear. A different approach in the arrangements and diversity of musical styles
add color to help define that message... You acquire a taste as the music and lyrics mesh into one and grow on you.
Live Show Reviews and Previews
Metro Silicon Valley, March 2008:
"Obenski plays a jazzy version of acoustic folk that simmers with hints of Joni Mitchell and Carol King. Touching on some of the same serious emotional and spiritual themes of those forebears in her lyrics..."
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Female Front Radio, July 2006:
"Amy's voice was clear as day, and she managed to keep her focus despite playing in a room that had its share of minor distractions."
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Interviews
Santa Cruz Sentinel, September 21st, 2007:
"'Music for the Redwoods': Three Santa Cruz singer/songwriters come together for the sake of forest preservation."
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Good Times Santa Cruz, September 19th, 2007:
"Obenski has organized a benefit concert, 'Music for the Redwoods,' that will introduce the Santa Cruz community to, and raise money for, local redwood preservation nonprofit, the Sempervirens Fund."
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Santa Cruz Sentinel, March 9th, 2006:
"When people compare her to Joni Mitchell or Joan Baez, local singer-songwriter Amy Obenski finds
it "kind of strange," because they're not really her influences..."
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Good Times Santa Cruz, January 26th, 2005:
"Amy Obenski got a lucky break. Really lucky. It's not often that MTV goes hunting down unknown singer/songwriters.
Usually it's the other way around. But in early November last year, Obenski, a 26-year-old songstress, was sitting at
her desk in her home on the Eastside of Santa Cruz, checking her e-mail, when she logged on to find a note from MTV
employee Sonia Riahi. She'd heard one of Obenski's tunes shuffle through and play on a friend's iPod..."
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