Abi Tapia and Beth Wood April 16, 2008

Abi Tapia happily calls Austin home, but to say she's simply a Texas songwriter wouldn't give the whole story. The daughter of musicians, Abi was born in Alabama and lived until she was fifteen in various towns around the Southeast and Texas. She has since lived in the Midwest and in New England, where she began her professional music career. Characteristics of all of these regions inspire Abi's songwriting: The inviting warmth of the South, the expansiveness of the Midwestern Plains, and the pluck and determination of a New England Yankee are all mixed up with a nomadic restlessness. Tapia's album One Foot Out The Door is a driving collection of songs about loving and leaving that is garnering rave reviews and comparisons to Austin's best songwriters.

Beth Wood grew up in Lubbock, TX, where she was classically trained in piano, violin, harp and voice. While teaching herself guitar, she joined a band and became part of the Austin music scene. After a few years of playing around Austin in her band, and then in a duo, Beth kissed her day-job goodbye and moved to the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina to pursue music full-time. The natural beauty of her surroundings provided inspiration while the supportive community helped Beth to become a standout in the Asheville songwriters' community. Now an established singer/songwriter, she resides in Arlington, Texas, while continuously touring to support her six independent releases.

Official Website: http://www.abqmusic.com