Elizabeth Cook’s new EP came out yesterday. It was not something she had intended to do. The process for it was set in motion after she was asked to participate in the Sunday morning gospel program at the Strawberry Music Festival. She complied, though somewhat reluctantly. Halfway through the set, she realized that the music resonated with her. And her release of the 7 song EP, Gospel Plow, is the proof of that. At the end of the day, this music was part of Elizabeth’s childhood, and connected her to her Florida upbringing. Gospel Plow, features some her favorite Southern Gospel songs, and a cover of Velvet Underground’s “Jesus.” BTW, it is not the first time that Elizabeth has covered the Velvet Underground. There is a video on YouTube of her version of their song “Sunday Morning” a few years ago.

Head’s up, Elizabeth will appear on The Late Show with David Letterman tonight. Watch her, and then make sure you see her when she comes to your neck of the woods on an extensive summer tour. Elizabeth is on the road with husband Tim Carroll on guitar and Bones Hillman, from the band Midnight Oil, on bass. There will be a bit of testifying going on with songs from the new EP, sandwiched in between classics like “El Camino” and “Heroin Addict Sister.” And oh yeah, “Sometimes It Takes Balls to Be a Woman.” Let’s revisit that, from back in 2007.

- Jessie Scott