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Brenda Jean

About Me

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I grew up in south Texas, moved to central Ohio as a teen, and western Pennsylvania as an adult. I am currently mobile...
After more than a decade tending an edible landscape bordered by reintroduced native plants (a "wilderness in the 'hood", as my friend says), a Muse conked me over the head and said it was time to start singing in public. She said I might as well try writing some songs, too. Let me know if you think she was right..........
In 2008, I released an acoustically-oriented CD ("next one by") w/Davy Sturtevant, and am now about to release my first fully-produced solo album ("Joe Pye Weed") recorded at MoonHouse Studio in Austin, Tx.....You can buy digital downloads here or email me to order a cd.

Laurie Lewis and Jack Minger wrote "So Beautiful". "Blue Skies Waltzing to Grey" was written by David P. Sturtevant and Shawn Helsel. "June" was co-written w/David Paul Sturtevant.
Photos by Kirsten Raether.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 18/01/2007
Band Website: BrendaJean.com
Influences: Wow--everything and everybody, I guess! The moon, I hope--it shines so beautifully; and the sun as well, it shines so bright.A few of my favorite songwriters: Laurie Lewis, Cheryl Wheeler, John Denver, Willie Nelson, Mary Gauthier, Loretta Lynn, Emily Saliers, Dolly Parton, Mark Simos, David Sturtevant, yeah, ok--Joni Mitchell, Iris DeMent, Janis Ian, Vince Gill, Michael Murphy, Jamie Anderson, Bill Withers. I'm afraid I'm not as familiar w/non-artist writers, but I'd like to learn.A few of my favorite singers: Ann Wilson, Patty Loveless, kd lang, Thelma Houston, Patsy Cline, Bobby McFerrin, Martina McBride, Etta James, Linda Ronstadt, Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, Karen Carpenter, Jennifer Holliday, Suzy Bogguss, Ruthie Foster, Mariah Carey (Vision of Love), Mahalia Jackson, Nat King Cole, Emmylou Harris, Diane Schuur, Dixie Chicks, Bing Crosby, Janis Joplin.
Sounds Like: You tell me, and I'll put it here.................. "Your voice is a throw-back type to the fifties and sixies that I really enjoyed"--Jerry from Florida......."Sounds really good"--Jamie from Kansas City........"...an amazing vocalist. Her live performances are a must see!"--Stephanie from Pittsburgh........."Your music is beautiful and meaningful."--Sillken from Vancouver............."...her wonderful voice...will leave you mesmerized."--Steve from Pittsburgh
Record Label: Butch Bunny Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

LIFE LESSONS FROM LITTLE BIT

My dear cat Little Bit passed away a couple of weeks ago. I had been asked to speak at my church that Sunday since the scheduled speaker had to cancel, and I could think of nothing more inspirational...
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