• 26 December - Dana "Short Order" Cooke
  Humorous, sometimes poignant male singer-songwriter mixing Loudon Wainwright irony with Upstate New York folklore

• 18 December - db leonard
  db leonard creates a rhythmic dreamscape of imagery that flows seamlessly from one line into the next. "Try to imagine Dylan embodied in the spirit of rocker, Joe Jackson" -Boston Globe

• 11 December - Denice Franke
  Houston based singer/songwriter with two wonderful albums produced by Eric Taylor

• 4 December - Brad Yoder
  "Brad Yoder's well-crafted songs demonstrate all the best qualities of the contemporary singer-songwriter." Micah Engber, Maine Public Radio "...great writing... Yeah...for Yoder!" Connie Blowbis, WKNH

• 27 November - Joe Cerisano
  Joe Cerisano is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and producer who has the distinction of possessing one of the most familiar voices in America!

• 20 November - Jessica Schoenberg
  A brilliant singer and compelling songwriter with an unmistakable ability to draw you into her explorations of life and the human experience.

• 13 November - Donna Colton
  Acoustic Amazon! Call it Acoustica, Alternative Folk, Pop Eclectic, Rock-Edged Folk; Whatever it is, it's really good. "Colton always had the voice, now she has the songs!" Mark Bialczak, Syracuse Post Standard and Herald American

• 6 November - Drew Nelson
  Drawing from the old and new Drew Nelson conjurs up a unique blend of roots rock. "Drew is a great acoustic talent!" -Edwin McCain

• 23 October - Bethany Dick
  She plays a mean fiddle, carries the sweetest of tunes, composes songs and aims for her music to reach into listeners' souls

• 16 October - Courtney Lee Adams Jr.
  Singer/songwriter from New York, plays songs of broad emotional range and penetrating intelligence. (The former front-woman of Diesel Only Records' underground country popstars, Courtney & Western.)

• 9 October - Kevin Johnson
  Australian Singer/Songwriter world famous for hits "Rock&Roll, I gave you the best years of my life", "She's Leavin'" and many others.

• 14 September - 2 October - Holiday

• 7 September - Beth Nielsen Chapman
  Your complete resource for all the latest info on US singer-songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman.

• 29 August - Brychan
  Brychan comes from wales, his voice has been compared to Bobby McFerrin, Jeff Buckley and Al Jarreau! Real Audio and mp3 files available

• 20 August - Rick Rose
  Staff Songwriter for Sony Tree Music in Nashville , managed by Dee Anthony. His debut CD will be available on Bandana Records

• 13 August - Deborah Gee
  Listen to the sensual folk-pop sounds of Deborah Gee! The defiant yet vulnerable music from the original "Texas Joan of Arc!"

• 6 August - Bronwen Williams
  A Wisconsin singer-songwriter whose honest lyrics and clear, powerful voice ring with truth and clarity.

• 30 July - Deb Pasternak
  Award winning, Boston-based dynamic performer known for inclusion of many different styles in her writing and her love of performing.

• 23 July - Jim Steed
  Award winning Songwriter-Performer Jim Steed has opened for several National acts, Including Elton John, Moody Blues, and Michael McDonald.

• 16 July - Pluto
  The Boston Phoenix: "John Hiatt Meets Morphine." Stuff @ Night, Boston: "Pluto has a talent for writing subtle, emotinally evocative songs."

• 9 July - Mike Westhues
  Mike's music encompasses elements of Blues, Jazz, Folk, Country, and Rock. For lack of a better term, just call it "A Taste of the Blues".

• 2 July - Freebo
  Hybrid Rock - Roots Rock, Blues, Reggae, Country, R & B, Jazz, and Gospel. Freebo's debut CD features Bonnie Raitt, Valerie Carter, Albert Lee, Paul Barrere and more. Heartfelt songs, Great vocals

• 25 June - Tina Lear
  Lifesongs for grownups with rich, difficult relationships--their sleeves rolled up & their hands dug deep into finding fulfillment & still paying the rent.

• 18 June - Phil Roy
  A record of penatrating emotions and diverse colors. "Uncommonly smooth yet strange and curious" (Tom Waits) "A highly accomplished work" (Leonard Cohen) "This is a record like an Oasis"(Wim Wenders)

• 11 June - Luke Brindley
  World and jazz influenced folk. Unites rich poetry with uncommon guitar skill to create songs and instrumental compositions which fascinate and inspire audiences.

• 4 June - Josh Throneburg
  His pure country vocals, advanced songwriting abilities, backed by his smokin' guitar work are just a part of the arsenal he is bringing to the Nashville scene.

• 27 May - Kathy Fleischmann
  Kathy Fleischmann is a singer/songwriter in the progressive folk genre and performs as a solo acoustic artist in NY and surrounding areas. Downloadable music on her website.

• 20 May - Chris Smither
  Hightone recording artist, delta-style acoustic blues singer songwriter. New Orleans native.

• 14 May - Kevin Montgomery
  Former A&M Recording artist with a new cd release. Dueted with Mary-Chapin Carpenter on Buddy Holly tribute cd. Wrote song on Martina McBride's Evolution.

• 7 May - Christine Lavin
  "Lavin knows how to keep her audience guessing, thinking and laughing at the same time. On this recording, the guesswork is even more fun than usual." -Washington Post

• 30 April - David Lasley
  About David Lasley's career as a singer, songwriter and background vocalist, including solo recordings, photos, sound clips and work with James Taylor and other artists.

• 23 April - David DiLeo
  Strong vocal performances, diverse songwriting ability, and universal pop appeal easily identify David DiLeo as a serious talent. Visit his site for more info.

• 16 April - Angie Palmer
  Strong, blues/rock guitar with rythm and attitude. Powerful, versatile voice, Joni to Janis. Lyrics with something to say.

• 9 April - Brettell
  Alternative pop with a positive message. Funky and driven with an undeniable groove and rhythm. From the heart lyrics with energy and attitude. Refreshing!

• 2 April - Jason Spooner
  Jason's songwriting has emerged as a crucial strength, demonstrating his success at merging the contrasting roles of the figurative poet and the engaging storyteller. Whether exploring the factual, the fictional or the psychological.

• 26 March - Lydia McCauley
  Clear, soothing vocals that draw the listener inward. Subtle/powerful music blending traditional and contemporary tones into a soul-rendering, on-going vigil of sound.

• 19 March - Mehuman Jonson
  Sensual music to rock the body and the soul from bard-diva mehuman "may-oo-mon"- the guest of light

• 12 March - Peter Mulvey
  "An amazing tribute to what one man can do with a guitar... Mulvey is a singer/songwriter in a league of his own." - Louisville Music News

• 5 March - Sarah Siskind
  "There is an almost spooky intensity found in Sarah's lyrics and voice, an intensity matched by her powerful piano skills." InReview Magazine, Nashville, TN

• 27 February - Emm Gryner
  This Canadian Lilith Fair performer recently toured with David Bowie as a backup vocalist. Bio, soundbites, pics, tourdates, journals, etc.

• 20 February - Anandi
  Beautiful, emotional and distinctive, Anandi's music is a blend of all styles from blues and jazz to pop and folk. Comparisons to Joni Mitchell and Aimee Mann

• 13 February - Steve Earle
  The Original Unofficial Steve Earle Site. Find out all you want to know about this excellent singer/songwriter.

• 6 February - Karie Hillery
  Keyboard based, unique contemporary music with heart and a voice of conscience. Powerful vocals, insightful lyrics with emotion, humour and substance,.. always uplifting, and inspiring.

• 30 January - Amanda Garrigues
  Amanda has "super-powerful songwriting skills and a voice to match". Opening for such acts as Jonatha Brooke and Danielle Howle, she is an artist not to miss.

• 23 January - Karen Kosowski
  Official Site: A fiery, dynamic voice and intimate, sensuous songwriting style that has prompted comparisons to groundbreaking artists such as Tori Amos and Sarah McLachlan.

• 16 January - JP Jones
  Prolific indie with six solo CD releases, Jones was recently (11/99) called "one of the finest songwriters of this era" by Independent Songwriter Web Magazine.

• 9 January - Nicholas Koby
  Fiercely independant singer/songwriter located in Lansing Michigan. His agressive acoustic guitar and socially conscious songs make him a rising star on the music scene.

• 2 January - Patty Giurleo
  Jazz-flavored, acoustic originals as well as standards. This 4 piece ensemble features Jon Frederick (acoustic bass,) Noah Maltsberger (electirc guitar) and Scott Eisenberg (drums.)

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