Cheri Knight
Cheri Knight is an American singer, songwriter, and bassist known for her albums.
Early music career
After performing in various Northampton-area bands, Cheri Knight was the singer, songwriter and bass player with the alternative country band Blood Oranges.Solo music career
When East Side Digital Records folded, Blood Oranges amicably disbanded. Cheri then recorded two solo albums during her active music career.The Knitter was produced by Eric "Roscoe" Ambel, and released on East Side Digital Records. Artists involved included guitarist Eric Ambel, bassist Ray Mason, drummer Will Rigby, guitarist Mark Spencer, Andy York.
The Northeast Kingdom was produced by the Twangtrust and released on E-Squared Records. Musicians include Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Tammy Rogers, Jimmy Ryan, Mark Spencer, and Will Rigby.
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
- 1998: The Northeast Kingdom
- 2022: ''American Rituals''
Compilations
1996: Various Artists – Rig Rock Deluxe – track 9, "Wagon Of Clay"- 1999: Various Artists – It's Heartbreak That Sells: A Tribute To Ray Mason, track 4, "Down In The Night"
Appears on
- 1996: Kevin Salem – Glimmer – background vocals on track 6, "Sleep" and track 8, "All On Trial"
- 1998: Ray Mason – Old Souls Day – background vocals
- 1996: Ray Mason – Missyouville – background vocals
- 1996: Wooden Leg – ''Wooden Leg''