DATE:  18/08/06

NAME: Beth Garner

INSTRUMENT(s): Vocals/Guitar

CURRENT
RELEASE: ‘Addictions’

WEBSITE:  www.bethgarner.com

1. Biggest Influence(s)?
My all-time biggest influence probably would be Wes Montgomery on guitar and for voice, Etta James, although I've been listening to ALOT of Sarah Vaughan and Ella fitzgerald lately

2. Favourite records/tracks old or new?
How can I narrow it down to just 8?! Lets see.... 1. Snake Farm (Ray wylie Hubbard) 2. Any Wes album 3. Any Ray Charles. 4. George Jones "White Lightning" 5. Bo Diddley Greatest Hits 6. Fred Eaglesmith album "Drive-In Movie" 7. Any Johnny Guitar Watson
8. Count Basie arrangement of Ol Man River

3. What would you be if not a musician?
Dead

4. Career high point so far?
Touring with my band in England

5. Perfect night off?   
Sleeping at home

6. Most recent CD in your CD player?  
Sarah Vaughan "How High the Moon"

7. Favourite book/film?
favorite recent book is "Angels and Demons" by Dan Brown

8. Whiskey - Jack or Jim?
Whiskey makes me meaner than I already am. I like mushrooms, pot, coffee and local English beer!