Artist description As a singer/somgwriter, Lanie aspires to create dimentional and realistic portraits of American pop culture, of the characters on her path, and of herself. As a musician she strives for an aesthetic ideal of prosity where the meaning of her poetry and verse is expressed with symbiotic chord patterns, tone, and movement of the music. Her beautiful voice is clear, strong, and dynamically unique.

Music Style Lyrical bluegrass-based, Americana, with alternative chord patterns

Musical Influences Joni Mitchell, Sonic Youth, John Hiatt, Emmylou Harris, Dave Matthews

Similar Artists Alanis Morrissette, Diana Krall, Joni Mitchell, Dar Williams

Artist History In 1997 she bought a green 1967 Fender Coromado II, which makes her almost as cool as Soul Coughing or Gracie Moon. She has an original songbook of over 50 tunes.

Group Members Helane Fontaine - vocals and guitar, and various friends over time. She's currently performing with Loston Harris, Royce Campbell in a personal jazz endeavor.

Instruments Voice, guitar, dulcimer, piano

Albums Snapshots - 1997-2000, Helane Fontaine - 1999, Different Standards - 2001, La La Lanie - 1996, currently working on Helane Fontaine Whisper By the Fireside - Live at Keswick Hall

Additional Info She can dance if she wants to!

Location Charlottesville, VA - USA

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