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Brigitte DeMeyer

Born and initially raised in the Midwest, Brigitte DeMeyer first sang in gospel choirs as a child, instilling her with the blues, gospel and soul that inform her music. "My parents separately immigrated to this country from Europe and met in Michigan" she said. "My dad was from Belgium, mom from Germany. My father was in the Navy so we moved a lot. Music was my friend. I am the middle child of six children, which I think helped bring out all the writing and singing. It was the best way to express myself in that kind of environment."

A later move to San Diego, California, found her soaking up the sounds of rock and country. She was soon performing, sitting in with bands like The Beat Farmers and The Soul Syndicate, as well as with college friend/songwriter Steve Poltz. After college, DeMeyer relocated to San Francisco, eventually meeting up with guitarist Chris Rossbach and subsequently began performing in solo and duo settings. She also trained with renowned vocal coach Judy Davis and started performing her own material. "There isn't just one way for me in songwriting" DeMeyer explained. "I try to keep myself open to every experience because you never know when inspiration will hit.

Another Thousand Miles, DeMeyer's 2001 debut, was a pleasing mix of Americana, country, rock and bluegrass. It featured performances by Mike Marshall (David Grisman, Choro Famoso) on fiddle and mandolin. DeMeyer's songwriting and expressive, uncompromising vocals were noted in rave reviews from publications such as Blues Revue and Songwriter's Monthly. Following that album's release, DeMeyer began opening shows, with just her guitar and voice, for acts like Dan Fogelberg, Marc Cohn and Hall & Oates. "The challenge of performing solo helped me develop as a performer" she admitted. "People can really hear your voice and instrumentally you have to rise to the occasion."

Nothing Comes Free, DeMeyer's second album, was released in 2003 and showcased a Delta-influenced mix of pop, folk and blues. It featured Brady Blade and bassist Tony Hall, also of Emmylou's Spyboy band, guitarists Chris Rossbach and Stef Burns (Huey Lewis & The News), Tony Furtado on slide and Mike Emerson ..boards. Special guest Ivan Neville played piano, Hammond organ and turned in a stunning vocal duet with DeMeyer on "By Yer Side."

Currently, DeMeyer has just completed her fourth CD, Red River Flower, scheduled for a 2008 release. Recorded in Nashville and again produced by drummer Brady Blade, DeMeyer’s songwriting and vocal talents have attracted veterans Buddy Miller on backing vocals and guitar and Al Perkins on pedal steel, lap steel and dobro, Chris Donohue on upright and electric bass, Blade himself on drums, and more. Southern made to be sure, “Red River Flower”, gives the folk of today a new guise with DeMeyer’s inspiring lyrics laden with Southern groove and continues to demonstrate DeMeyer's growth and confidence as both a writer and performer. Its insightful songwriting and DeMeyer's dramatic vocal performances are sure to make it stand out in this year's musical landscape.

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Song	Album	Length	Played	Overall	You	Tags	Single Request
Roll The Wheels	Nothing Comes Free	3:26	12	7 votes	You have to login to give your opinion about songs.	Pop rock / Organ / Electric guitar / Drums
Another You	Nothing Comes Free	3:40	10	2 votes	You have to login to give your opinion about songs.
Brother Of Mine	Nothing Comes Free	5:25	7	4 votes	You have to login to give your opinion about songs.
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• Spotlighted: Sunday, January 9th 2005
• Songs on WWR: 12
• Total plays: 165
• Total requests: 58
• Total listens: 3970
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