Cara Van Thorn's guest appearances

Cara Van Thorn

Song of the Day

Live and Amplified #Livecast

Eclectic Soundtrax Podcast (ESP)

Natalie Price

Brian Wolff

Emily Shirley

Amanda Shires

Rod Melancon

Michael Boyd

Willie Nelson

Jeff Lewis

Sam Houston

Nick Mulvey

Elizabeth Lyons

Lee Daniels

Phil Augusta Jackson

Jesse Malin

Joan Shelley

OwlTail

We had a blast chatting with Adam Donovan and CARRIE Stephens of Cara Van Thorn on this episode of ESP. We discuss the band's origins and current lineup, what's coming post pandemic, Voodoo Doughnuts, musical backgrounds, hometowns, oil fiends, audio engineering, endorsement deals, books, movies, comedy, sci-fi nerd stuff, and... diaper porn? This Austin-based band (originally Caravan) got their name by combining the names of the two founders: Portland native Carrie (Vocals), who came to Austin with a background in musical theatre and show tunes, and well-rounded musician and renaissance man Mr. Donovan (Bass/Guitar), an escapee of Odessa, TX. After a few years of operating under the original moniker the band changed their title to 'Cara Van Thorn' after a suggestion at a listening party among friends. This name personifies the music and overall brand perfectly; CVT exhibits a combination of neo-barrelhouse with elements of more modern goth, rock, and jazz. A great quote from KUTX's Jack Anderson gives provides a good summation: "The members of Cara Van Thorn have carved a niche for themselves over the past half decade with an eccentric cocktail of ’30s jazz, ’70s pop rock, ’80s goth, and ’90s alternative for a timeless onstage experience, ripe with bleak lyricism, dreamy brass, stabbing piano chords, and infectious harmonies and melodies." Initially Carrie and Adam met via the band Donkey Island but departed to form CVT. They began writing and have assembled an eclectic roster of fantastic musicians over the past few years including Ryan Henderson (Drums), Cesar Reyes Velasquez/Tyler Olfers (Keys), Austin Johanning (Trumpet), and Jerome Chwalek (Trombone). Cara Van Thorn is a perfect example of the tight knit Austin music community... Adam was introduced to the TRCOA recording program via Ryan Henderson prior to CVT's formation, and the same relationship led to Adam's involvement in Austin electronic-rock band, Seek Irony. Adam also plays bass in Jerome's band rock band, Inch of Dark and programs lights for both. The band does many things in-house including recording their own music at Adam's home studio and Horned Lizard Studios in ATX, and the creation of their own album artwork and logo. Adam Donovan endorses Kiesel Basses and Guitars  Thanks to our friends at: Godin Guitars, Tregan Guitars, Ernie Ball, 5 Iron Woodworks Intro Music: Bionic as Hell by Skunk Manhattan Outro Music: Party in the Living Room by Cara Van Thorn For more great guests SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, FOLLOW Thanks for listening!

We had a blast chatting with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adam.donovan.792" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Donovan</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/carrie.h.stephens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CARRIE Stephens</a> of <a href="https://www.caravanthorn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cara Van Thorn</a> on this episode of ESP. We discuss the band's origins and current lineup, what's coming post pandemic, Voodoo Doughnuts, musical backgrounds, hometowns, oil fiends, audio engineering, endorsement deals, books, movies, comedy, sci-fi nerd stuff, and... diaper porn? This Austin-based band (originally Caravan) got their name by combining the names of the two founders: Portland native Carrie (Vocals), who came to Austin with a background in musical theatre and show tunes, and well-rounded musician and renaissance man Mr. Donovan (Bass/Guitar), an escapee of Odessa, TX. After a few years of operating under the original moniker the band changed their title to '<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CaraVanThorn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cara Van Thorn</a>' after a suggestion at a listening party among friends. This name personifies the music and overall brand perfectly; CVT exhibits a combination of neo-barrelhouse with elements of more modern goth, rock, and jazz. A great quote from KUTX's Jack Anderson gives provides a good summation: "The members of Cara Van Thorn have carved a niche for themselves over the past half decade with an eccentric cocktail of ’30s jazz, ’70s pop rock, ’80s goth, and ’90s alternative for a timeless onstage experience, ripe with bleak lyricism, dreamy brass, stabbing piano chords, and infectious harmonies and melodies." Initially Carrie and Adam met via the band Donkey Island but departed to form CVT. They began writing and have assembled an eclectic roster of fantastic musicians over the past few years including <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LadyfingersHenderman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ryan Henderson</a> (Drums), <a href="https://www.facebook.com/c.a.reyesvelasquez" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cesar Reyes Velasquez</a>/<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TyPO5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tyler Olfers</a> (Keys), <a href="https://www.facebook.com/austin.johanning" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Austin Johanning</a> (Trumpet), and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jerome.chwalek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jerome Chwalek</a> (Trombone). Cara Van Thorn is a perfect example of the tight knit Austin music community... Adam was introduced to the <a href="https://www.trcoa.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TRCOA</a> recording program via Ryan Henderson prior to CVT's formation, and the same relationship led to Adam's involvement in Austin electronic-rock band, <a href="https://www.seekirony.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seek Irony</a>. Adam also plays bass in Jerome's band rock band, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/inchofdark" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inch of Dark</a> and programs lights for both. The band does many things in-house including recording their own music at Adam's home studio and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hornedlizardstudios/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Horned Lizard Studios</a> in ATX, and the creation of their own album artwork and logo. Adam Donovan endorses <a href="https://www.kieselguitars.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kiesel</a> Basses and Guitars Thanks to our friends at: <a href="https://godinguitars.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Godin Guitars</a>, <a href="https://www.treganguitars.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tregan Guitars</a>, <a href="https://www.ernieball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ernie Ball</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/5ironwoodworks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5 Iron Woodworks</a> Intro Music: Bionic as Hell by <a href="https://www.skunkmanhattan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skunk Manhattan</a> Outro Music: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7sAx3HAzG1XXEwYVMMUeZ1?si=abb1ebebeab441b0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Party in the Living Room</a> by <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6vmwjxGYy1MMP5gjQ28td9?si=4cC4paHxTdiYy2LHsHGr0A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cara Van Thorn</a> For more great guests <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Ivd63nQq3MSaHrAt4yZkQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SUBSCRIBE</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/eclecticsoundtrax/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LIKE</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/eclecticsoundtrax/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FOLLOW</a> Thanks for listening!

Eclectic Soundtrax Podcast - #44 w/ Cara Van Thorn

Check out the Live and Amplified Project at https://www.facebook.com/liveNamplified/ Check out Cara Van Thorn's Schedule and New Music Video at https://www.facebook.com/CaraVanThorn/ We are a Music based Multi-Media Project, We feature independent musicians giving them the opportunity to showcase and talk about original content. Make sure you check out our Webseries and Music Videos at:  https://www.youtube.com/user/bleacherbumstv if you have any questions or comments please send them to  westoakstreetproductions@yahoo.com Visit www.Libertyinc.com for upcoming show information in Roswell, NM.  Please Support MXL Microphones at www.mxlmics.com  If your going to be in Tampa, FL. Make sure you go check out the Gasparilla Music Festival March 7-8 - https://gasparillamusic.com

Check out the Live and Amplified Project at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/liveNamplified/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/liveNamplified/</a> Check out Cara Van Thorn's Schedule and New Music Video at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CaraVanThorn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CaraVanThorn/</a> We are a Music based Multi-Media Project, We feature independent musicians giving them the opportunity to showcase and talk about original content. Make sure you check out our Webseries and Music Videos at:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/bleacherbumstv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/bleacherbumstv</a> if you have any questions or comments please send them to <a href="mailto:westoakstreetproductions@yahoo.com">westoakstreetproductions@yahoo.com</a> Visit <a href="http://www.libertyinc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.Libertyinc.com</a> for upcoming show information in Roswell, NM.  Please Support MXL Microphones at <a href="http://www.mxlmics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mxlmics.com</a> If your going to be in Tampa, FL. Make sure you go check out the Gasparilla Music Festival March 7-8 - <a href="https://gasparillamusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gasparillamusic.com</a>

Ep. 67 #Livecast - Cara Van Thorn (Live and Amplified)

Looking for some prohibition-era energy in the new roaring twenties…like…right now? You’re in luck! The members of Cara Van Thorn have carved a niche for themselves over the past half decade with an eccentric cocktail of ’30s jazz, ’70s pop rock, ’80s goth, and ’90s alternative for a timeless onstage experience, ripe with bleak lyricism, dreamy brass, stabbing piano chords, and infectious harmonies and melodies. Cara Van Thorn brings their brand of boisterous barrelhouse to Skull Mechanix Brewery 10pm tonight for the release of their EP Coco Can’t Turn Left, and before you head there, we’re gonna treat you to the first of five tracks on the record – “Darkness Fades”! –Jack Anderson

Looking for some prohibition-era energy in the new roaring twenties…like…right now? You’re in luck! The members of <a href="https://www.caravanthorn.com/?fbclid=IwAR3QIh1RruaV1fAxHi8sJZ_McHT3ZIUUwsRgwXTo7v3kbnEccP0wEwY-46M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cara Van Thorn</a> have carved a niche for themselves over the past half decade with an eccentric cocktail of ’30s jazz, ’70s pop rock, ’80s goth, and ’90s alternative for a timeless onstage experience, ripe with bleak lyricism, dreamy brass, stabbing piano chords, and infectious harmonies and melodies. Cara Van Thorn brings their brand of boisterous barrelhouse to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/455839861968538/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skull Mechanix Brewery 1</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/455839861968538/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">0pm tonight</a> for the release of their EP Coco Can’t Turn Left, and before you head there, we’re gonna treat you to the first of five tracks on the record – “Darkness Fades”! –Jack Anderson

Cara Van Thorn: “Darkness Fades”