Underdog Spotlight: Charity Von

I've been wanting to launch a segment that features big voices that have little fanfare. A recent conversation with my friend Deborah prompted me to get started. 

Produced and arranged by Billy Smiley (formerly of White Heart), Charity Von's self-titled debut on Slanted Records truly showcased her bluesy, soulful rock vocals. Unfortunately, the release was seemingly all but hidden in a dark corner somewhere. From what I can tell, it looks like she is now an indie artist with a new record. This girl can sang and rock, all in the same song -- part Joss Stone and part Janis Joplin. For more on this soulful rocker, visit Von's Web site and MySpace.