Artist description Nyree is a charismatic singer-songwriter-performer-author whose music crosses over the Pop, Alternative, and Acoustic genres. "bare"--her 4th album, mixes sultry vocals with warm piano and percussive guitar. Nyree has opened for Jewel, Santana and CSN; dependentl. Nyree's new solo album, as the title suggests, is an intimate portrait of a woman; the songs a mixture of love, contemplation, and joy--stripped down to their purest form. Each song is recorded as one voice/one instrument, with Nyree playing piano on nine songs and acoustic guitar on two tracks. More info up at www.nyree.com.

Music Style Pop/Alternative/Acoustic (Intimate female piano & vocals)

Musical Influences Tori, Ani, Indigo Girls, Shawn Colvin, Suzanne Vega, Nanci Griffith

Similar Artists Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlin, Paula Cole, Jewel, Ani DiFranco, Fiona Apple, Sheryl Crow, Imogen Heap, Sinead Lohan, Alanis

Artist History Nyree has been playing piano, singing, and writing songs since she was 5 years old. She recorded her first CD in 1996 and has just released her 4th album. Two time winner National Discovery Artist (Hear Music 97, 98). Nyree is also the author of "Booking, Promoting & Marketing Your Music: A complete guide for bands and solo artists," published by Mix Books/Hal Leonard in all quality book/music stores.

Group Members Nyree (vocals, piano, guitar, songwriting)

Instruments Nyree on vocals, piano & guitar

Albums bare (Now available at www.nyree.com) & 3 CDs with "the girl & i"

Press Reviews "You will NOT be disappointed by Nyree's new and intimate set, bare. This is where music is heading. It is not about over-produced pro-tools, it is about songs with some balls. Nyree delivers all the way." (Weekly Music Industry Source) "Nyree is a natural talent with a tremendous vocal range." (BAM) "This girl is an original." (LA Music Journalism Awards) "Nyree's delivery bounces from Shawn Colvin sweet purity to a stern Ani DiFranco bark." (Record Journal) "Nyree's voice, a mix between Joni Mitchell and Suzanne Vega, soars." (The Pueblo Chieftan)

Location Sonoma, CA - USA

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