Artist description Vanessa's effortless blend of traditional blues and Western folk provide the scenery for her heartfelt tales and humorous improvisations. Vanessa looks to the coming months with anticipation, honing the talents that make her an exciting phenomenon and an exceptional performer.

Music Style Pent up acoustic soul/blues folk

Musical Influences Blind Willie Johnson, Ali Farka Toure, Soggy Bottom Boys, A Tribe Called Quest, Kelly Joe Phelps, Olu Dara, Ani DiFranco, Elliot Smith, Neutral Milk Hotel, India Arie

Similar Artists Acoustic soul mixed with pent up blues folk

Artist History Originally from New York City, Vanessa Morrison made her way to Missoula, Montana as a 17-year-old with cowgirl dreams. In Missoula, Vanessa found her musical inspiration, singing and playing guitar at open mic nights, backyards, living rooms, alleys and mountain tops. Her penchant for lyrical improvisation won her a growing audience, and her involvement in theater and community action events added to her budding reputation. Vanessa came to San Francisco in 1999 after a summer-long sojourn in West Africa, working with the Marsh Theater as the assistant director for the award winning SF Mime Troupe. She continued her community involvement as a mental health counselor and school teacher, all the while writing and singing the songs that would become the foundation of her musical career.

Group Members Vanessa Morrison (vocals, guitar),

Instruments Voice, guitar, double bass, drums, fiddle

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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