Songwriting and creating music is an on going journey, never stop learning.
Sounds Like:
Lucinda Williams, Sheryl Crow, Aimee Mann
Influences:
Patty Griffin, Neil Young, Lucinda Williams, The Beatles, John Lennon, John Prine, Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow, Joni Mitchell, Steve Earle, etc etc etc.
Favourite Singer/Songwriter:
Patty Griffin
Region:
Peterborough, ON
Level of Experience:
ON MY WAY
Genre:
Country | Folk and Traditional | Rock and Pop
I Write:
By myself | With others | For others
I prefer to write:
Lyrics | Melody | Chord Patterns | Arrangements
Albums Released:
All The Money (2007), Looking For Sunshine (2010)
I am interested in:
Web Cowriting | Face to face Cowriting | Networking | Pitching Songs to Artists | Pitching Songs To Tv/Film/Etc. | Signing with a Label | Getting a Publishing Deal
Other Jobs:
Guitar Teacher
Biography:
Grainne (pronounced GRAWN-ya) has worn out the souls of several pairs of shoes walking the roads of the stories in her songs. She’s leapt headfirst into heartache, heard the sound of the earth weeping, and has still managed to put a positive spin on it all. Grainne’s big voice, powerful lyrics and gutsy, earthy sound will have you singing along to her infectious melodies.
Eight of the ten tracks on Grainne’s new album, Looking For Sunshine, were produced by Canadian rock veteran, Moe Berg (The Pursuit Of Happiness). The resulting sound applies rootsy pop, solid rock and alternative country to her captivating, melodic songs. As with her 2007 debut release, All The Money, the quality of her music reflects that of her influences: Neil Young, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Joni Mitchell, Patty Griffin and even AD/DC. Still her music is as unique – and haunting, and strong – as the voice that sings it.
Looking For Sunshine was recorded with a gang of accomplished, highly regarded musicians: “Texas Stew” Crookes on pedal steel, Ali Stead and Moe Berg on electric guitar and “power hitter” Neil Sanderson on drums. Together they create a palette of songs so rich that you can almost taste them.
Grainne has showcased at a number of legendary venues, including Hugh’s Room (Toronto, ON), The Distillery (Calgary, AB), The Living Room and Rockwood Music Hall (NYC), Stewart Park Festival (Perth, ON), Winterfolk and NXNE (Toronto, ON) and most recently, she played a private showcase at the 25th Annual OCFF Conference (Niagara Falls, ON). Her music is already garnering fans as far away as England, Ireland and other parts of Europe, and plans are now afoot for a western Canadian tour in January 2012.
Reviews:
“Reminiscent of Lucinda Williams and a slightly rebellious Mary Chapin Carpenter, Grainne’s earthy perspective goes one big step further in that her original compositions are instantly familiar-sounding, hook-laden songs that encourage you to kick up your feet and, in some cases, sing along.” ~ Eric Thom, Roots Music Canada (rootsmusic.ca)
“Tracks like ‘Not Enough Love’, ‘Colors Of You’ and ‘The Rain’ are real treats, and the lovely country song ‘Looking For Sunshine’ is really worth the whole album itself. “ ~ Musikk Bloggen, Norway (musikkbloggen.no)
“She’s honest, direct, and writes the absolutely catchiest hooks I know; the album should come with a related warning label” ~ Andy Frank, Frankcasting (frankcasting.com), Roots Music Canada
“Grainne (for those of you not of an Irish persuasion, it is pronounced Grawnya) has the lows of Sarah Harmer and the highs of Joni Mitchell in her very attractive voice.” ~ William McGuirk, Durham Region.com
“… the Balm for what ails you” ~ Eye Weekly, Toronto