Erika Wennerstrom (solo) - Full Performance | WCPO Lounge Acts

Heartless Bastards' Erika Wennerstrom performs stripped-down solo versions of songs from her forthcoming debut solo album "Sweet Unknown" live for WCPO Lounge Acts.
Set list:
- Gravity (previously unreleased) - 1:06
- Extraordinary Love (previously unreleased) - 5:47
- interview - 12:11
- Like a Bird (previously unreleased) - 29:26
Since leaving the Cincinnati area a decade ago to live in the music mecca of Austin, Texas, Erika Wennerstrom has released four critically acclaimed albums with her band, Heartless Bastards. The group's signature mix of high energy rock and Wennerstrom's wailing, urgent vocals have made them one of today's most riveting live acts.
For her WCPO Lounge Acts session, Wennerstrom stripped it down to play three unreleased tracks that laid bare her emotions in a whole new way, digging into what she called her odes to "self love" and the search for, as she sings in the striking "Extraordinary Love," a place to call home."
"It's about growth… yeah, self love," Wennerstrom said, tearing up a bit thinking about the song's inspiration and the journey that took her to other solo efforts such as "Like a Bird," which might also end up on the album. "I just have to remember to be good to myself." And while she'll be playing a mix of classic Heartless Bastards songs and new tracks, Wennerstrom won't be alone by any means at the Woodward. Joining her for the gig will be HB bassist Jesse Ebaugh - who will open the show with his band The Tender Things -- as well as HB drummer Dave Colvin.
"It's it's own animal to an extent… I would like to think it represents some growth as a songwriter… it's sort of the next step," she said of the evolution of her writing on the new songs and the difference in her solo presentation. "Everybody needed a break, everybody's doing some different things right now. This is likely the stuff I would have taken to the band as well. These could have pretty much been Heartless Bastards songs."
Maybe, but hearing Wennerstrom play these new tracks, you get a sense of what she's talking about when she says there's definitely been some changes over the past year.
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WCPO Lounge Acts features intimate in-studio performances and interviews from outstanding musical artists.
Erika Wennerstrom's Lounge Acts session was recorded live in the WCPO Lounge on December 15, 2016.
Mixed by Brian Niesz
Video by Scott Beseler and Brian Niesz
Hosted by Gil Kaufman
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[@DanielSantos-vh8pe]

She is extraordinary, my favorite girl!.

[@catieburrill7586]

Erika Wennerstrom is a pure artist who sings from the heart. She sings the song of the human spirit! Her emotional rawness in this video attests to her compassion and truth!

[@frannieemmons896]

Damn, Extraordinary Love, Erika’s Voice, Guitar, Lyrics Just totally “WOW” just totally go into my soul, mind & HEART. She is Extraordinary & UNIQUE, BEAUTIFUL & Both song & Erika take my Breath Away. HER Voice is hauntingTHANK YOU ERIKA For Sharing Your Talent with us . ‼️💖🤗 Frannie

[@bford23]

we just saw her in nyc....she is incredible

[@chrishicks3342]

Cannot listen enough. "Extraordinary Love" for this music.

[@artfuldodger8732]

Such beautiful and powerful voice ❤

[@teresasmith5503]

Wow! "Extraordinary Love" swept me away!!!

[@sdaisytx4293]

Heard Extraordinary Love (5:43) on KXT.org 91.7 in Dallas the day it was released.. Had to find it! So strong and beautiful!!

[@tylermoore6675]

Saw her in Carborro, NC back in May, she is awesome!

[@patrickbateman7444]

What a talent! Extraordinary love

[@spartandodge6034]

Better than anything ever. Thank You Erika.

[@MerlinZuni]

So beautiful

[@motoboh4656]

Erika's voice makes me melt, love everything the Bastards have done, and am especially amped for this solo effort! Her new songs solo live are just amazing!!! (Could definitely do without that host though...how many times did he make her cry??? Knucklehead)

[@plank577]

I don't think the host did anything wrong, seems to me that she's pretty emotional about the songs.

[@teresasmith5503]

Agree! re the Host - not very well prepared with good quality questions

[@JustDave54]

love your music Erika

[@jennifersadhana8856]

I love the raw beauty of this performance and Erika's voice is just so perfect.❤

[@glenmcconville9605]

Wow... and that's live, what a voice and performance!

[@dwjmf6925]

Wow. Extraordinary love is unreal. Much love from Ireland

[@Garrett0329]

❤amazing.
As always

[@timpea9766]

This gorgeous wonderful person has just soothed my troubled brow, thank you.

[@timblood6981]

Erika, please do Like a Bird and, of course, Extraordinary Love in Eugene October 30. Can’t wait to hear you here live.

[@tombstone4986]

She's badass! Where have I been?

[@peterjoceph538]

Shall be SUPPORT 4 yr Music ! ! !

[@mh1972ga]

Unbelievable. Thanks for this!

[@anamarmar9489]

genial

[@michaelpalacios5312]

good stuff maynard