Westword Music '96 Awards Showcase

WENDY WOO
You never know what Wendy Woo you'll find; the Boulder-based singer-songwriter doesn't like to limit herself to a single mode of expression. "Sometimes I play with a cellist," she says. "And sometimes I play by myself, just me and my guitar. But I'm also working with a full band--four to five pieces, with bass, drums, keyboards and either electric or acoustic guitars." As if that's not enough variety, Woo has also created her own home studio--"I just did some work with a guy named Ty Whiz, and also Band du Jour and a new acid-jazz band, Phat Vibe," she reveals. At present, the only recording out under her own name is a self-titled cassette, but that should change by the end of the year. In between visits from paying clients, Woo is doing pre-production on her first compact disc. "It'll be a mix of all the things that I do around town, from solo to duo to a full band. I'm hoping it'll be a nice way to pull together all the different things that I do." She's also maintaining her job at the Fox Theatre. She says this gig has been instrumental in helping her make connections on the music scene. "I've been there for four years, and it's great," she notes. "I mean, one of the first shows I ever did was opening for Sheryl Crow. So it's been a real boost to my career--and it's let me pay my bills.