Band Bio: A Mississippi Delta native, Bronwynne Brent is a contemporary folk singer/songwriter living in the Hill Country near Austin, TX. Her music is rootsy-eclectic, soul-stirring, and authentic. An accomplished guitarist and vocalist, Bronwynne's songs are sparsely embelished with harmonica, reminiscent of early Townes Van Zandt and Neil Young.
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> Website: www.bronwynnebrent.com
Description:
Leo DiSanto, a singer-songwriter and modern troubadour from
rural Pennsylvania, has spent the past few years touring the Eastern US-
from New England to Appalachia- as founding frontman of the incendiary,
eclectic string band Vinegar Creek Constituency, winners of the first
annual Delfest Bluegrass Band Competition in 2008 (www.vinegarcreek.com).
In early summer 2011, Leo released his first solo album- The Moon, A
Silver Dime, which resounds with a diversity of influences from Sun
Records-era Elvis to Leonard Cohen to Bob Dylan, from country junkyard
rock to acoustic folk to warped, "Felliniesque" (Fly Magazine) circus
music. With the release of his new music, Leo has begun traveling the
country as a one-man band in addition to touring and recording with VCC:
In winter 2012 DiSanto embarked on a 20-date DIY national solo tour,
performing throughout the Appalachian South, Gulf Coast, and Texas.
Described by a songwriter friend as "Lord Byron meets Merle Haggard,"
Leo's galvanizing solo performances have inspired comparisons to legendary
troubadours such as Townes Van Zandt, Hank Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, and
Willie Nelson.
"Early rock and roll, jump blues, ragtime, swing, pre-war pop music,
novelty music and even Dixieland infuse DiSanto's tunes... In addition to
DiSanto's musical pre-dilections, the album displays a remarkably
well-developed lyrical approach that, in many places, approaches
cinematic… The album is filled with such compelling lines, many of them so
arresting you'll find yourself reaching for the rewind button."– Fly Magazine
Website: www.leodisanto.com
www.vinegarcreek.com
Description:
At the early age of 25, French native singer-songwriter Violette has already released three albums. After Innervoice (2009) and Joie de Vivre (2010), her third album Simple is Beautiful features twelve songs in both French and English. Her originals, although rooted in jazz, reflect the young artist’s eclectic range of musical influences from Pop to Rock and R&B. At once upbeat and sassy, sensual and intimate, her soulful voice immerses you in the heart of a genuine emotional experience.
