Artist description Singer/songwriter Gail Swanson plays guitar, piano and flute, and writes songs with good crossover potential for today's market. Gail's goal is to have major artists record her songs so that she can remain on Maui as a gigging musician with a great life!

Music Style Pop, rock, country

Musical Influences Sheryl Crow, Lisa Loeb, Melissa Etheridge, Willie Nelson, The Doobie Brothers

Similar Artists Melissa Etheridge, Sheryl Crow, Shawn Colvin, Bonnie Raitt

Artist History Born and Raised outside of Chicago, Gail moved to Maui in 1985 and has established herself as a successful singer/songwriter on Maui. She has opened for Willie Nelson, the Doobie Brothers, Melissa Etheridge, David Crosy and more. Her most recent CD, "Living in a Movie" won the BEST ROCK ALBUM in Hawaii at the 2002 Na Hoku Hano Hano awards. Gail spends as much time marketing her music and pitching songs, as she does writing and performing. She is also a co-author of the upcoming book in the best seller series, "Chicken Soup for the Music Lover's Soul."

Group Members Gail usually performs solo acoustic. When performing with a full band, she always plays with Jerry Byers (Bass) and Ricky Bodinus (drums). When available she also loves to play with Harry Troupe (guitar) Tommy Hall (guitar) Bernadet Wilkins (backup vox, Mark DeAntonio (percussion) and Margaret Rainsford (keyboards)

Instruments Guitar, flute, piano

Albums Living in a Movie, Sign of the Times, Warm Heart in a Cold World, Standing on the Bridge.

Press Reviews Please visit http://www.gailswanson.com for a full press kit.

Additional Info Gail performs at benefits whenever possible, so please contact her thru her website if need help. :)

Location Puunene, HI - USA

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