Musically speaking, my influences range from Abba to Zepplin. Growing up, I remember listening to so many different kinds of music, I have to thank my parents (mainly my mother) for giving me such a wide variety of music to appreciate. I don't think music and the arts get nearly enough emphasis in schools and I am hoping for changes. It seems, however, to be getting worse instead of better (I will save my ranting on that subject for another time).
The Indigo Girls have been a major influence over the last 10 years. It was from them that I learned I was not alone in this world. They spoke my mind when I couldn't manage to find the words and helped me through some very difficult times. I loved their songs their harmonies and the fact that they seemed to break the mold. They were not 90 pound supermodels. They were real people, and that gave me hope.
I have to admit that over the years one of my all time favorites has to be Anne Murray. (Anne, PLEASE COME OUT ALREADY!) I still love her, though, because if it had not been for her, I probably never would have tried a lot of the things I have tried. Between Anne Murray and Patsy Cline, I believed there was a place for an powerful alto in popular music. Their velvety voices give me that gold standard to strive towards.
Another contemporary artist whom I just adore is Sarah Maclachlan, I remember going to see Lilith Fair in its first year and marveling at the wonder created by these powerful and talented women. Sarah has a dreaminess about her voice and music that I find truly beautiful. Her way of telling stories in song is compelling and touching.
Ani Difranco is another artist for whom I have the deepest respect. From the beginning she has refused to compromise and broken many rules along the way. She is an acoustic guru, a musical chemist. Her honesty is overwhelming. The spirit with which she sings and plays gives her music a stark realism that many popular artists are lacking.
My name is Dawn Michelle, obviously, and I am a singer/songwriter. I play guitar (mostly acoustic) and a smattering of piano (only when necessary). My real love, however, is singing. My mother always said I was singing before I could talk (and that was pretty early.. and I haven't stopped either since). Let's get the basics out of the way. I am a lesbian, and semi-feminist. What that means is that I strongly believe in the rights of women and furthering women in society; BUT, and this is IMPORTANT, I am not a man-hater or anything silly like that. I just think that everyone should get equal treatment! Not just in the United States, but all over the world and I do not think that is happening yet; so, until it does I will continue to think of myself as a semi-feminist and political correctness be damned!! :) If you are interested in hearing any other of my rantings, of which there will eventually be tons, please click
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I have spent time in a variety of places where I have played music or sang in some form or another. There are many people who will likely remember me from a little town in the midwest called Springfield, Missouri, where I played at a variety of venues from The Magic Bean to The Outland and The Bar Next Door.
These days I am living, happily, in upstate New York with my wife (we were married last summer), our cat, dog, and the oldest guinea pig on the planet. I had been busy with school and life in general for a few years. I am about to graduate, after going back to school as a non-traditional student. I will have a double major in Anthropology and Biology and a certificate in Evolutionary Studies to show for my efforts and I am applying to graduate school to focus in animal behavior. But no matter what else has happened I can never sem to stay away from my first love, music.
I am writing new songs which will hopefully be recorded soon and am planning some collaborative projects with a variety of artists that are very exciting.
There will be much happening in the coming year. I will be uploading more songs and there may actually be some show dates sometime soon as well!
hey honey baby, yeah has been forever. seems like the days pass by quicker than I like lately. Care is a junior in college this yr and may be moving here to start classes this spring,,,,,totally excited about that. who would have thought at sixteen when I gave her up that she would be such a huge part of our lives now. Ashton will be a junior in HS this yr and Amber is 7th , Abby is 6th and now a new baby on the way......lol I am four months a long. be praying though cuz I have some complications going on. how is life for you and the love of your life? your family? I think of you often as well....think I will call or check in and then realize that a month has gone by again...sorry for being such a lousy friend. Love you though and always hope the best is happening in your life. ttys
Come on kids Just two clicks once a day and you could get me an audition for "The Big Gay Sketch Show" It's easier then taking your birth control and a lot more fun. If you could just cut and paste the link or try Clicking
my phone is jacked...got it wet. so the screen is white. email your number to me again...they will transfer contacts to new phone when it comes in thursday...ttys. me
ahh please, dont waste your jealousy on my flooring... im about to rip of the fitters right arm and beat him to death with it!! two days, one room and a hallway and he's still not done... grrrrr. hows things?
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