Artist description Smooth dreamy vocals over intricate piano driven songs- Vanessa is most often compared with Tori Amos- However she has begun to curiously slant that comparison by putting bits of jazz into her live performances..

Music Style Folk/ Pop Rock

Musical Influences Suzanne Vega, George Winston, Loreena Mckenitt, Toad the Wet Sprocket

Similar Artists Tori Amos, Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Sara Mclachlan

Artist History Vanessa Renée was born and raised in South Carolina, where from the very beginning she was subject to a variety of musical influence. With her mother a piano instructor, Vanessa became an early virtuoso on the keyboards. She began entertaining at a very young age and had written her first piece of music at age six which she used to win a school talent competition. She continued to study with some of Greenville’s premiere pianists and by age fifteen she was performing and writing her own material. Since then Vanessa has recorded her debut album (Stones) and continues to perform throughout the Southeast. Her songs have been included in student movie and theater productions at Regent University. Her most recent notable performances have included shows with Little River Band and Maura OConnell at the Handlebar in Greenville, SC and with Susan Werner at Whitmans Backroom in Simpsonville, SC. Her style has generated comparisons to musicians such as Suzanne Vega, Norah Jones, and George Winston. She currently lives in Greenville, South Carolina, where she is working on a second album.

Group Members Vanessa Reneé & Erik Peterson along with other guest musicians featured on her debut CD "Stones"

Instruments Piano, Guitar (acoustic & electric), Drums, Bass, Handdrums

Albums Stones © 2001-2003 Rising Siren Records

Press Reviews "Vanessa puts art back into music...Very refreshing" - Steven Broyles- Theater Manager/Regent University

Location Greenville, SC - USA

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