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Vocalist Erin Bode (pronounced BOH-DEE) has a beautiful, crystal clear voice that is too exquisite to miss. She has consistently won over audiences with her sweet personality and sincere performances. Her distinctive repertoire and crossover appeal--evoking comparisons to Eva Cassidy and Norah Jones--have proven equally at home in grand venues or relaxed clubs.

On her MAXJAZZ debut, Don't Take Your Time, Erin performed her personal take on tunes from the Great American Songbook, pop classics, and her first original song, "Don't Take Your Time." On her second album Over and Over, she added more original songs and arrangements, further developing her own unique sensibility.

The Erin Bode Group have performed nationwide at venues such as Blues Alley in Washington D.C., Zanzibar Blue in Philadelphia, and at Sweet Rhythm in New York. They have also been in Europe twice, touring in Italy.

They have also opened for legendary Supremes' singer, Mary Wilson; for Michael Buble at St. Louis' newest premiere venue The Pageant; with Macy Gray on the steps of the Gateway Arch; and for Jamie Cullum at the Sheldon Concert Hall.

In late 2006, they traveled to South Africa to work with the Themba Girls' School Choir. Most recently, Erin performed with Garrison Keillor on A Prairie Home Companion at the Fabulous Fox.

Erin has consistently won over audiences around the world with her sweet personality and small town charm. Her distinctive folk-jazz repertoire and crossover appeal have continued to build Erin’s fan base, and The Little Garden is a culmination of years on the road with her finely-tuned band.

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Erin Bode: Photograph

Read "Photograph" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky


Vocalist Erin Bode's debut, Don't Take Your Time (MAXJAZZ, 2001), showcased her abilities to coat jazz singing with a user-friendly, pop-oriented patina, but subsequent albums have taken her farther afield from the world of straightforward jazz vocals. Bode showed early promise as a singer/songwriter, with the title track on her debut release, and she's made good on that promise on Over And Over (MAXJAZZ, 2006) and The Little Garden (Native Language, 2008). Both of those albums put ...

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Erin Bode: Over and Over

Read "Over and Over" reviewed by C. Michael Bailey


Erin Bode is a sorceress of female jazz vocals. On her first recording, Don't Take Your Time (MaxJazz, 2003), the singer spun the threads of Karrin Allyson and Norah Jones with her own Midwestern personality to create a hip synthesis of pop cum jazz songs, serrated with the ragged edge of Cassandra Wilson.

Erin Bode is the next logical step in this direction in jazz. Over and Over opts for simple, uncomplicated folk instrumentation with the occasional tenor ...

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Erin Bode: Don't Take Your Time

Read "Don't Take Your Time" reviewed by Jim Santella


Erin Bode's frail, delicate vocal delivery gives her a quality that just wants to grow on you. She's got a friendly manner, and her song selection comes from what we've grown accustomed to over the years. Cyndi Lauper, the Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan and older heroes of the Great American Songbook provide examples of her eclectic taste. It's popular stuff that we welcome all the time. However, Bode's limited vocal range and shallow breath support, while emphasizing her fragile ...

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Jazz this week: Erin Bode, Joe Policastro Trio, "Swing Symphony," Peter Martin, Jeremy Davenport, Dweezil Zappa, and more

Jazz this week: Erin Bode, Joe Policastro Trio, "Swing Symphony," Peter Martin, Jeremy Davenport, Dweezil Zappa, and more

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

This week's calendar of live jazz and creative music features jazz played by a variety of ensembles, from intimate duos and trios to a full symphony orchestra and big band teaming up to present the St. Louis premiere of a large-scale work from trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, May 2 Singer Erin Bode returns to Jazz at the Bistro for the first of two nights of performances, and the weekly “Grand Center Jazz Crawl" will feature ...

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Jazz this week: Bruce Barth, Erin Bode, Victor Goines, Lynne Fiddmont, and more

Jazz this week: Bruce Barth, Erin Bode, Victor Goines, Lynne Fiddmont, and more

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

With some relatively mild weather in the forecast and a nice variety of performances happening over the next several days, the weekend leading up to Valentine's Day should be a good time for jazz lovers in St. Louis. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, February 8 Pianist Bruce Barth returns for the first of two nights at Jazz at the Bistro, leading a trio with bassist Dave Baron and St. Louis' own Montez Coleman on drums. Barth is a jazz ...

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Jazz this week: Erin Bode, Wine Dine & Jazz Festival, Chesterfield Jazz Festival, and more

Jazz this week: Erin Bode, Wine Dine & Jazz Festival, Chesterfield Jazz Festival, and more

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

This week's calendar of jazz and creative music performances in St. Louis includes an event celebrating the release of a popular singer's latest album, two free outdoor festivals taking place at opposite ends of the metro area, and more. Let's go to the highlights.... Wednesday, June 22 The Chick Corea Trio with Christian McBride and Brain Blade will finish their sold-out two-night engagement at Jazz at the Bistro. If you're determined to hear them but don't already have tickets, you ...

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Jazz this week: STL Free Jazz Collective, Erin Bode, a tribute to Charlie Christian, and more

Jazz this week: STL Free Jazz Collective, Erin Bode, a tribute to Charlie Christian, and more

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

This week's calendar of jazz and creative music in St. Louis offers an eclectic selection of shows for Valentine's Day weekend, from free jazz to smooth romantic balladry. Let's go to the highlights... Wednesday, February 10 As of this writing late on Wednesday afternoon, the 7:30 set of Branford Marsalis' third and final night at Jazz at the Bistro is sold out, but some tickets remain for the 9:30 set and will be available at the door. If you're shut ...

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Jazz this week: Mary Stallings, Erin Bode, Dalton Ridenhour, and more

Jazz this week: Mary Stallings, Erin Bode, Dalton Ridenhour, and more

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

With Valentine's Day and the annual Mardi Gras parade falling on the same Saturday this year, there's a bountiful selection of jazz and creative music performances on tap this weekend in St. Louis. Let's go to the highlights... Thursday, February 12 Guitarist Tim Fischer will lead a quartet in a free concert for the Jazz at Holmes series at Washington University; and bassist Willem von Hombracht and saxophonist Eric Schugren will duet at Thurman Grill. Friday, February 13 Singer Erin ...

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Jazz This Week: Terence Blanchard, Erin Bode, Valentine's Day Jazz Around Town, and More

Jazz This Week: Terence Blanchard, Erin Bode, Valentine's Day Jazz Around Town, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

With a slight warmup in the weather coinciding with  Valentine's Day, it should be a good weekend in St. Louis to get out and celebrate your love of live jazz and creative music. Let's see what's happening around town over the next few days... Tonight, pianist Kara Baldus will play solo in a free concert for the Jazz at Holmes series at Washington University; and songwriter Al Hammerman will joined by singers Alan Ox, Kim Fuller and Arvell Keithley plus ...

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Jazz This Week: Anita Jackson, Feyza Eren and Steve Davis, Erin Bode, Sarah Jane and the Blue Notes, and More

Jazz This Week: Anita Jackson, Feyza Eren and Steve Davis, Erin Bode, Sarah Jane and the Blue Notes, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

Once again this week, the schedule of touring jazz musicians visiting St. Louis is light to non-existent. And once again, local musicians are more than filling the gap with a variety of events, including some free outdoor shows plus gigs showcasing several of our town's fine female vocalists. Here's what's going on over the next few days... Tonight, the multi-instrumentalist Bosman Twins kick off a four-week series of free outdoor concerts at O'Fallon Park, located on the north side at ...

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Jazz This Week: Mike Dillon Band, Erin Bode Sings Standards, Phil Dunlap Quintet with Nicholas Payton, and More

Jazz This Week: Mike Dillon Band, Erin Bode Sings Standards, Phil Dunlap Quintet with Nicholas Payton, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

Though many touring jazz stars are busy playing the festival circuit this month, there's still plenty of live jazz and creative music this weekend in St. Louis. Here's what's coming up over the next few days... Tonight, the Mike Dillon Band returns to perform at The Demo. Led by percussionist Mike Dillon, the MDB were here last in February, opening for Umphrey's McGee at The Pageant. They mix up jazz, funk, rock and punk in an energetic and entertaining way, ...

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Old Orchard Gazebo Series to Include Jim Manley, Miss Jubilee, Erin Bode, and More

Old Orchard Gazebo Series to Include Jim Manley, Miss Jubilee, Erin Bode, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

The Old Orchard Gazebo Music and Movie Series is adding more jazz to its 2013 schedule. In the recent past, the free concert-and-film events - sponsored by the Old Orchard business district in Webster Groves with music programming help from Euclid Records - have included bands from a variety of genres, notably indie rock and Americana, but this year's lineup includes several acts of potential interest to local jazz fans. The 2013 schedule is: Friday, June 14: Javier Mendoza & ...

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Jazz This Week: Tim Cunningham, Funky Butt Brass Band, Erin Bode, and More

Jazz This Week: Tim Cunningham, Funky Butt Brass Band, Erin Bode, and More

Source: St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman

Though it's a slow week for touring musicians coming to St. Louis, there are plenty of jazz and creative music performances featuring local players happening over the next few days that are worthy of your attention. Let's go to the highlights... Tonight, bassist Dave Troncoso leads a trio at the Wine Press; and trombonist/bassist Wayne Coniglio and trombonist Scott Whitfield will team up to co-front a band at Joe's Cafe, the gallery/house concert venue the Central West End. Also tonight, ...

“More than just a beautiful girl with a beautiful voice, the lyrics and tone of the songs embody the spirit of the American midwest.” -- Derek Lauer/Playback

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Saint Unity

Lotown Records
2021

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Photograph

Self Produced
2010

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Over and Over

MAXJAZZ
2006

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Don´t Take Your Time

Concord Jazz
2004

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