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Renee Herman

About Me

“I’m a Katie-girl, I wear sweat and pearls, if you can dance with your demons, well come and give me whirl”. Singer/songwriter Renee Herman is that friend who will tell you the truth even if it makes you laugh, cry and think more than you wanted to. Drawing you in by leading you upward and outward, her honey sweet vocals infuse her performance with intimacy while her Judy Collins range and Etta James sass add power and grit to her Midwestern charm. Raised in both the small rural town of Frankfort, Michigan and the big university town of Ann Arbor, trained in classical, jazz and everything in between, Renee’s border crossing voice brings the fresh perspective of “all sides” to her music. A natural storyteller, inspired by socially aware wordsmiths Holly Near, Dar Williams, and Tracy Chapman, Renee’s articulate lyrics tell of her own search for balance between action and understanding, love and honesty, realism and hope, and she weaves her listeners into this conversation with humor, seduction, and trust.Runner up for the 2008 Singer/Songwriter Awards (wearelistening.org), Singer/Songwriter’s Studio, Singer of the month, and Berklee College of Music graduate, Renee can be seen promoting her debut EP, Katie-girl, in and around the Los Angeles area with a northwest tour in process for fall. Renee also coordinates benefit concerts for local non-profit organizations, successfully promoting and combining her love for music and belief in change... ..

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Member Since: 2/28/2007
Band Members: Renee Herman - Vocals, Douglas Charles Showalter - Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Tyler Walton - Drums, (EP) Paul Holland - Bass, Keys (Live) Justin Apergis - Bass CD NOW AVAILABLE ON iTUNES!
Influences: Too many to name... I grew up with Mozart, Bach, Chuck Berry and the Beatles in my ears and found inspiration for writing through songwriters such as James Taylor, Patty Griffin, Damien Rice and the Indigo Girls. My voice was trained through idolizing such powerhouse chicks as Etta James, Peggy Lee, Aretha Franklin and Annie Lennox and I am forever influenced my new music that challenges me. Currently delving into the world of electronica, ambient rock, hip hop and soul. I'm constantly inspired by new artists all the time, some of the top grace my Top Friends so please check them out andPLEASE SUPPORT GREAT INDEPENDENT ARTISTS AT OURSTAGE.COM!!!
Sounds Like: Midwestern sweetness with a little sass on the side....but find out foryourself... Book me for a house concert in your home!
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

CD Release Party Fundraiser a SUCCESS!

Hi Everyone!I could not be more pleased to say what a success the CD Release Party and Fundraiser was. Such a wonderful turnout with such a great diverse bunch of folks and all there to help Earth Rig...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:37:00 GMT

Happy Earth Day!

Hi Everyone!   Happy Earth Day :o) I know it's really just another Tuesday and so very easy to just trundle on about our days getting all the this and that taken care of but perhaps, just for tod...
Posted by on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:48:00 GMT

Hope is for the Brave!

Why have Hope? I think I might have lost count how many times I've pondered or been asked that question over the last few years. I am a Libra, an air sign, and as I've been told, able to see...
Posted by on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:20:00 GMT