Artist description Heather Frahn is a rare breed... she began performing solo at just 14 years of age, and now after growing up on stage with many diverse musical experiences under her belt, she has matured into one of Australia’s finest songwriters and live performers... with a very clear and strong journey ahead... Heather's unique alternative acoustic style embraces elements of folk, roots, tribal, rock and jazz. The skillful and intelligent live performances from Heather solo and with her ensemble, bring together eclectic sounds from acoustic guitars, double bass, djembe, mandola, violin, cello and ofcourse her unforgettable voice!

Music Style alternative acoustic folk

Musical Influences music from all parts of the world and good songwriters

Similar Artists Heather Frahn has similar traits of Ani Defranco, Tracy Chapman, Luka Bloom, Sinaed O'Connor, John Butler Trio, The Waifs... but most people say

Artist History Heather Frahn has been invited to support some of the finest Australian and international musicians including Renee Geyer, The John Butler Trio, Deborah Conway, Dianah Ahnaid, Karma County, Lisa Miller, Fruit, Natasha Atlas (Egypt) and Andy White (Ireland). In 2000, Heather was honoured to win the South Australian Music Industry Award (SAMIA) for Most Outstanding Female Vocalist. Heather's extensive festival appearances include WOMADELAIDE 99, Adelaide and Melbourne FRINGE Openings, Adelaide FEAST Festival Opening and Closing, Victor Harbour Folk Festival, Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2001 and many more!

Group Members Heather Frahn (plus various members from her four piece acoustic ensemble)

Instruments vocals, acoustic guitars, double bass, djembe drum and percussion, cello, violin, mandola

Albums Heather Frahn Album

Press Reviews "If you get the chance to see Frahn live… go. She works incredibly hard and gives a 100% performance, capturing the audience in the palm of her hand." ... "Her new album Earthen Heart is an extraordinary piece of work." Blaze Media "...contempory style, all performed with energy and conviction" ... "A young singer/songwriter to look out for." National Folk Allience Newsletter "Amazing! Who IS this girl and why doesn't she have a record deal! I was totally blown away when my friend sent me this CD. The live tracks are amazing, and the opening track "Distant Field" is such a gorgeous song that I wept when I heard it for the first time. Mark my words, this girl is going to be HUGE someday! When she is a mega star, don't say I didn't tell you so" Heather Frahn CD Review - March 2001 - CHAOS MUSIC "Amazing! Who IS this girl and why doesn't she have a record deal! I was totally blown away when my friend sent me this CD. The live tracks are amazing, and the opening track "Distant Field" is such a gorgeous song that I wept when I heard it for the first time. Mark my words, this girl is going to be HUGE someday! When she is a mega star, don't say I didn't tell you so" Heather Frahn CD Review - 2001 - CHAOS MUSIC "...bathed in Heather's passionate, all too mesmerising, exquisetely layered wall of sound." dB Magazine 2000. "Heather Frahn's eagerly awaited second EP is a concoction of powerful and compelling vocals with dynamic music to match"...."discover what an established perfromer Heather has become, take a listen to 'Dangerous', 'Wash My Hands' and 'Alive' for all the closing argument you'll need." Rip It Up Magazine 1999. "...this seven track CD is good, exceptionally good infact. I know it, she knows it and you should know it too." dB Magazine 1999 "Heather Frahn is an unforgettable artist" Triple M Rock Report 1998.

Location Adelaide, South Australia - Australia

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