Cheri Knight is an American singer, songwriter, and bassist known for her albums (solo and with the band

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Early music career

After performing in various Northampton-area bands, Cheri Knight was the singer, songwriter and bass player with the alternative country band

Solo music career

When East Side Digital Records folded, the Blood Oranges amicably disbanded. Cheri then recorded two solo albums during her active music career. ''The Knitter'' (1996) was produced by Eric "Roscoe" Ambel, and released on East Side Digital Records. Artists involved included guitarist

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), bassist Ray Mason, drummer

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), guitarist Mark Spencer, Andy York (bass). '' The Northeast Kingdom'' (1998) was produced by the Twangtrust ( Steve Earle and

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) and released on

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. Musicians include Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris (vocals),

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(fiddle), Jimmy Ryan (mandolin), Mark Spencer (guitar), and

(drums).

Post-music career

There has always been a strong link between gardening and Cheri's music. When not performing music, Cheri tended an organic farm in Massachusetts. Since the release of ''The Northeast Kingdom'', Cheri has focused on flower farming, and has rarely recorded or performed.

Discography

Albums

* 1996: ''The Knitter'' (

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) * 1998: '' The Northeast Kingdom'' ( E-Squared) * 2022: ''American Rituals'' ( Freedom To Spend)

Compilations

1996: Various Artists – ''Rig Rock Deluxe (A Musical Salute to the American Truck Driver)'' (Upstart Sounds) – track 9, "Wagon Of Clay" * 1999: Various Artists – ''It's Heartbreak That Sells: A Tribute To Ray Mason'' (Targa Records), track 4, "Down In The Night"

Appears on

* 1996: Kevin Salem – ''Glimmer'' (Roadrunner Records) – background vocals on track 6, "Sleep" and track 8, "All On Trial" * 1998: Ray Mason – ''Old Souls Day'' (Wormco Records) – background vocals * 1996: Ray Mason – ''Missyouville'' (Ocean Records) – background vocals * 1996: Wooden Leg – ''Wooden Leg'' (East Side Digital Records)

With The Blood Oranges

See Blood Oranges discography

References

External links

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