Biography
Stacey Board entered the world in Decatur, Alabama, already equipped with the instincts of a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. From her earliest years she sang, relying chiefly on her own ear and intuition while supplementing that foundation with a handful of voice lessons and limited classical guitar study. During adolescence she composed her initial song; shortly afterward, at roughly sixteen, an impulsive sidewalk performance outside a neighborhood radio station—prompted by a dare she later recalled with amusement as her first public outing—secured her entry into a debut band. Because she was underage, her parents had to authorize the paperwork allowing her to play bar dates with the group. Subsequent ensembles followed, yet much of her work remained solo, centered on voice, original material, and acoustic guitar. Over time she shifted toward more frequent appearances backed by supporting musicians that included guitarist Tucker Rountree, bassist Peter Jensen, and drummer Chris Burton. Between shows she sustained herself through an array of day jobs, progressing from ordinary receptionist duties to serving as a test pilot for a hang-gliding manufacturer. In 1998 SkySongs Records issued her debut album, Simple Thing, which contained the songs “If Wishes Were Horses,” “Fine Fine Thing,” “Lovely Ride,” and “Be My Lover.” The following year she completed the sophomore release Not Love Art, featuring the tracks “Haunting My Dreams,” “Don’t Look Now You’re Happy,” “Lullaby,” and “All the Time in the World.” Both projects were joined in 2001 by the live EP Sketchbook and the full-length album Drive, all under the same SkySongs Records imprint.
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