Picking Violets, (formerly known as EzraJane) consist of two amazingly talented women. A church sponsored picnic is where Erica Stone and Kelly Weston first met. They began singing together at church in southeast Missouri.  Click here to read more about how Picking Violets got started and make sure you download their free song “What I’m Standing Here For”.

I’ve listened to Picking Violets’ “What I’m Standing Here For” over and over! I love it! The music is up-beat and their voices blend together in perfect harmony. When I listened to it the first time, the voice sounded extremely familiar. I honestly don’t know if it is Kelly or Erica, but they sound very similar to Gwen Stefani (former singer of No Doubt) which I think is a good thing. What I gathered from this song is that the girl in the relationship is trying to make it work and tries to please him as he continues to look over her and is unappreciative.

“Why do you keep looking? I’m right in front of you. Looking in your eyes but you keep staring right on through. Why do you keep looking? I’m knockin’ at your door, but I’m starting to wonder what I’m standing here for”

I know how she feels! I’m ready to hear a follow up song for this one!

In addition to their great voices the ladies of Picking Violets also have a big heart.

The girls and several members of their foundation “The Raining Season” left this past Saturday to launch their latest project The Covering, a children’s home in West Freetown that will house 86+ orphaned children. The Covering is a result of their most recent fundraisers, where Kelly Weston and Erica Stone and a team of friends and family raised over $40,000 to start this project.  To find out more information visit:

www.therainingseason.org
www.pickingviolets.com
www.myspace.com/pickingviolets

Jenna Tanner
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