Carla Olson

Carla Olson is a roots-rock powerhouse known for her soulful voice, gritty guitar work, and legendary collaborations. Rising to prominence in the 1980s as frontwoman of The Textones, she became a linchpin of California’s Americana scene, blending rock, country, and blues with effortless cool. Her career skyrocketed with *So Rebellious A Lover*, a cult-classic duo album with Gene Clark (The Byrds), which showcased her knack for harmonizing with rock icons. Decades later, she’s still serving up raw, heartfelt music—whether revisiting gems like the 2023 remaster of *Every Angel In Heaven* or teaming up with friends on collaborative projects like *Have Harmony, Will Travel 3*. A fearless interpreter of classics (her take on The Rolling Stones’ *Street Fighting Man* slaps), Olson remains a bridge between rock’s golden era and today’s Americana rebels, always keeping it real, one twangy riff at a time.

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So Rebellious A Lover (Deluxe Edition)
Album - 19 Tracks - Released February 21, 2025
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