Carolann Solebello
Carolann Solebello
Although she is most familiar to folk audiences as a founding member of the female trio Red Molly, Carolann began her musical journey as a solo performer. In the late 1990s, she abandoned a comfortable theatrical career and leapt headlong into the teeming pool of singer-songwriters in her hometown of New York City. Armed with a powerful voice and percussive guitar style, she soon found herself swimming in the downtown club scene, recording her first solo album, Just Across the Water (2000), and establishing her own independent label, Elizabeth Records, to release it.
In very short order, the soloist became one-fourth of a quartet, folk-pop group CC Railroad – and later, one-third of a trio, Red Molly.
Nine years after the birth of the label, the founder of Elizabeth Records returned to the fold to release her second solo album, the tenth under its umbrella, Glass of Desire (2009).
In August 2010, Carolann stepped aside from Red Molly after six years of steady touring to better balance career and family responsibilities. She is currently pursuing solo opportunities and planning her next record, due for release in 2011. Carolann lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband and young son.
Discography
Solo
Glass of Desire (2009)
Just Across the Water (2000)
with Red Molly
James (2010)
Love and Other Tragedies (2008)
Never Been to Vegas (2006)
Red Molly (2005)
with CC Railroad
Black Horse Motel (2004)
Smile Whatever (2001)
other recordings
Erik Balkey Sanctuary Road (2005)
vocals
Beaucoup Blue Free to Fall (2009)
vocals
Marc Douglas Berardo Downhauler (2010)
vocals
Mark Allen Berube Suspicious Fish (2005)
vocals
Mark Berube Shut Up So I Can Play (2000)
vocals
Meg Braun Tomboy Princess (2009)
bass, vocals
Anthony da Costa Quality Time (2007)
vocals
Fred Gillen, Jr. Cost of Freedom (2007)
vocals
Sharon Goldman Shake the Stars (2006)
bass
Sharon Edry (Goldman) Semi-Broken Heart (2004)
co-producer, backing vocals, mandolin
Molly Pitcher Watching the Rain (2001)
bass
Cheryl Prashker It's All About the Drums (2007)
bass, vocals
Robbie Schaefer Strange and Lovely World (2008)
vocals
Pat Wictor Sunset Waltz (2008)
vocals