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TENEIA SANDERS

Strength through the storm

About Me

Teneia Sanders: *opened for national acts: Missy Higgins, Sharon Little, Tab Benoit, Luke Doucet, Grayson Capps.*is featured on the compilation, "Before the GoldRush". A project for Teachers of America. The compilation features: The Swell Season(from the movie, "Once"), Neko Case, William Fitzsimmons and many more. "Before the GoldRush" features today's singer-songwriters covering singer-songwriters from the 60's and 70's. Sanders covered Tim Buckley's, "Once I Was".*featured in an upcoming documentary called "Return to Mississippi" that is about racism in Mississippi still today. Wrote the song "Stand" for the documentary.*was one of the contestants in Paste Magazine's 2008 Rock N' Reel contest.*voted one of the best singer-songwriters in Louisville,Ky 2008.*front page of CdBaby.com (international distribution company) 2007 as an artist to watch for."a cross between Ani DiFranco and Aretha Franklin"- Herman Snell from Jackson Free Press"She blew me away..What an amazing "- Laura Shine, Assistant Program Director at WFPKTeneia Sanders was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. The 25 year-old singer-songwriter is working on a new record that should be released in the Spring of 2009. Currently living and performing in Louisville, Ky, Teneia is quickly making a name for herself as an up-and-coming artist to keep an eye—and ear—on. Her angelic voice, unique guitar rhythms, and moving lyrics have helped to solidify her growing reputation as a truly gifted artist, one whose dedication is as strong as her music.

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Member Since: 9/9/2005
Band Website: TENEIASANDERS.COM
Band Members: Teneia Sanders-vocals, guitar,harmonica Mark Hamilton- lead guitar Danny Kiely- Bass, Matt Scobee- Bass Mauriece Hamilton-Sax Jyn Yates- Drums, Paul Culligan-drums, Leigh Ann Yost-Backing vocals, April Flynn-violin

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Influences: DOUG BROWNING(HE IS THE REASON I LOVE MUSIC SO MUCH),ANI DIFRANCO,JANIS IAN, TORI AMOS, JACK JOHNSON,JANET JACKSON,ENVOGUE,MONICA,BRANDY,AALIYAH,DAYNA KURTZ,SUBLIME,SALT N PEPA,WIDESPREAD PANIC,THE BEASTIE BOYS,EMINEM,SNOOP DOG, CHRISTINA AGUILERA,EVEN BRITNEY SPEARS..I KNOW.I KNOW.. ANITA BAKER, MARY J. BLIGE,SADE, ARETHA FRANKLIN, JANIS JOPLIN,BOB DYLAN,GRATEFUL DEAD, COLDPLAY,MODEST MOUSE,DAVE MATTHEWS BAND,JOHN RUTTER, BEN HARPER,JEFF BUCKLEY, LUTHER VANDROSS, PRINCE, FREDDIE JACKSON, INCUBUS, SWV, XSCAPE,PATTY LABELLE,ALICIA KEYS, CITZEN COPE,BEYONCE, MASTER P, UGK,TUPAC,BIGGIE,D’ANGELO, IRON AND WINE,NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS,DAVID GRAY, PATTY GRIFFIN(THANK YOU LEIGH ANN!), BUFFALO NICKEL,KINGS OF LEON,DELTA BLUES, ANDREW BIRD, BETTER THAN EZRA, DAMIEN RICE,BITCH AND ANIMAL,REBA MCENTIRE, LUKE DOUCET,MATCHBOX 20,JOHN MAYER,DIXIE CHICKS,STEVE DEATON, ANDREW BIRD,PRINCE,THE TEMPTATIONS,SHAI, MY FAMILY, MY FRIENDS,OPRAH,OBAMA,ANY ARTIST THAT IS STARVING AND PASSIONATE ABOUT THEIR MUSIC.....ETC.ETC.
Sounds Like:.. CDBABY LINK for TENEIA SANDERS: Soulcatcher --
Record Label: Nola Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Spread the word! Lyle Lovett, Patty Griffin, John Hiatt!

Dear all,I am one of the 20 semi finalists in the running for the Paste Magazine Rock N' Reel contest!!!! If I win this contest I would share the stage with Lyle Lovett, Patty Griffin and John Hiatt! ...
Posted by TENEIA SANDERS on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 03:19:00 PST

The Coolest thing ever!

 I had just finished my weekly gig at the Metro Deli and had made it to my cozy little apartment when I decide to walk 2 blocks over to the mailbox  around the corner. With pa...
Posted by TENEIA SANDERS on Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:55:00 PST

EVERY MONDAY NITE

CALLING ALL ARTISTS: I'M THE HOST OF STEVIE RAYS OPEN MIC EVERY MONDAY NITE!! STEVIE RAYS IS LOCATED ON 230 EAST MAIN STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY. THEY HAVE A GREAT SOUND SYSTEM,A GREAT SOUNDMAN,A COOL ST...
Posted by TENEIA SANDERS on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:51:00 PST

TENEIA SANDERS MAKES THE FRONT PAGE!

This is a BIG DEAL!!!!! THIS REVIEW WILL BE ON THE FRONT PAGE OF CDBABY.COM ON APRIL 11TH! "Stripped down folk blues requires sincerity to be effective. There's too much space, too many nooks of silen...
Posted by TENEIA SANDERS on Wed, 28 Mar 2007 03:03:00 PST

LOUISVILLE YOU ARE WEIRD!!!

Here i find myself trying to build these friendships that i can only hope will  compare to the friendship that i have made in my hometown..but just when i think i've figured out who is ...
Posted by TENEIA SANDERS on Fri, 10 Mar 2006 12:54:00 PST