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Gayle Skidmore
Acoustic / Indie / Folk Rock

"NEW E.P. NOW ON ITUNES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

San Diego, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/24/2008
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   Gayle Skidmore: General Info
Member Since4/2/2005
Band Websitegayleskidmore.com/blog
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(guitar/vox/piano/banjo.... Gayle Skidmore)

(cello/vox....Lia Dearborn)

(cello....Chris Chelpka)

(cello....Sashia)

(violin....Jess Arnett)

(drums/percussion....Brian Dall/Joseph Abraham/Danny Barragan/Jake Najor)

(bass....Ben Barnes)

The empty house next door speaks of things that are no more. The empty walls echo back the voice that calls, wondering where you are. The empty streets we used to roam have been whispering since you've gone, but I close my ears--pretending I don't hear them call your name...

I turn up the radio, turn down my heart. Turn up the stereo-- don't fall apart! I've got a ways to go, and oh, it's hard... to make it if I never start.

I cuddle up to dreams, 'cause after chasing all these things I realized I don't love anything you didn't touch. In quiet moments when I hide and don't let the world make me decide, my heart still beats at thoughts of you... the most gentle soul I ever knew.

I turn up the radio, turn down my heart. Try to forget you, but dying's an art. I've got a ways to go, and oh it's hard to get there if I never start.

I've almost forgotten what it's like to see a doorway with you inside, but I won't forget my foolish love (though when all is said and done it wasn't enough). I turn up the radio, turn down my heart. No matter where I go, I'll always love the very thought of you and what it was that made you shine so much... Turn up the radio, turn down my heart. Turn up the stereo--don't fall apart! I've got a ways to go, and oh, it's hard to make it if I never start.

"Turn Up the Radio" (c) Gayle Skidmore 2007

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“Gayle Skidmore is a local singer-songwriter standout, adding a touch of dark, orchestral feel to her adult contemporary fare. MS/gayleskidmore.”

--Troy Johnson

San Diego City Beat

“Artful songwriting with multi-textured accompaniment”

--Mary Leary Vinbladh’s Swedish Café

“Gayle Skidmore [possesses a] unique melodic acoustic sound.

--KUSI Inside San Diego

“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – Gayle Skidmore is...
A. One of the most well rounded musicians I know
B. Went to school for music/composing
C. Has an impeccable ear for harmonies
D. Writes the music for her musicians to play (Cellists, etc.)
E. Has this ethereal magical thing going for her
F. Brings back the purity of what it means to be a true musician and a songwriter’s songwriter.
I highly suggest you go to Gayle’s myspace page and listen to her songs. My favorite is one called Hopes Fall. I am waiting for her to put up this song that goes ‘Turn up the radio/turn down my heart,’ but maybe she will take a hint and put that one up too.”
--Vanja James
Northwest Noise

Record LabelRAINCOATRECORDS@gmail.com (Emily: booking)
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 25 2008 7:00P
Lollicup Escondido, California
Aug 1 2008 8:00P
The Derby-Los Angeles Los Angeles, California
Aug 2 2008 8:00P
TBA- Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, California
Aug 3 2008 8:00P
San Francisco- The Spot Campbell, California
Aug 4 2008 8:00P
TBA- Southern Oregon Grants Pass, Oregon
Aug 5 2008 8:00P
TBA- Portland with Aaron Bowen and Derek Evans Portland, Oregon
Aug 6 2008 8:00P
TOMFEST!! Aug 6-9 Camas, Washington
Aug 7 2008 8:00P
TOMFEST!! Camas, Washington
Aug 8 2008 8:00P
TOMFEST!! Camas, Washington
Aug 9 2008 11:30P
TOMFEST--Fireside Camas, Washington
Aug 10 2008 5:00P
Tacoma- The Mandolin Cafe Tacoma, Washington
Aug 12 2008 6:30P
Sacramento- R5 Records In-Store Sacramento, California
Aug 12 2008 8:00P
Sacramento- Luna’s Cafe w/ Coolfield Sacramento, California
Aug 13 2008 5:30P
San Luis Obispo- Boo Boo Records San Luis Obispo, California
Aug 15 2008 8:00P
The Marquee San Diego, California
Aug 28 2008 8:00P
JoshuaFest Aug 28-31 Quincy, California
Sep 6 2008 7:00P
Cosmos La Mesa, California

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Jul 24 2008 7:43 AM

Just letting you know that our EP “Or Am I A Nightmare?” is up and available for purchase online at CDbaby, Amazon, iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, and many of your other favorite internet music stores! Check it out and let us know what you think!
INSOMNIAC FOLKLORE! (on tour now!)





Jul 24 2008 1:11 AM

good to run into you the other night randomly! your new songs sound good from what i heard. hope your upcoming shows are wonderful!

see you at tomfest.

-tyler
Fish B.L.F. on the road again





Jul 23 2008 9:03 PM

thanks for the add, how was the rest of your set last night? It sounded really good from what i saw.
Héctor Arámburo(The Spaniard)





Jul 23 2008 6:04 PM

sweet skills on the banjo!
John Paul





Jul 23 2008 12:46 PM

Check out the new video for the song ".45"! The new album "Belmont
Boulevard" is available on myspace now!

Thanks!
John Paul
Jimmie Lunsford





Jul 22 2008 11:39 AM

Loved hangin' with you last night Gayle...have a great show tonight!
Matt Haeck





Jul 21 2008 12:08 PM

Looks like we're playing together in Escondido this Friday. Consider it a test run. ;)
yasser





Jul 21 2008 2:28 AM

hi
how are u
i wish that u are fine
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Jul 20 2008 8:56 PM

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Jul 17 2008 6:19 PM

Wahoo!! Congratulations on the most downloaded mp3!
Lonesome Strings





Jul 15 2008 8:25 PM

thanks.
nice tunes!
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Jul 14 2008 10:46 PM

HUGE SAN DIEGO PARTY

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Sarah





Jul 14 2008 8:24 PM

yessss! I totally forgot about the box of things to say in an akward silence until you just mentioned it! good times for sure.
Sarah





Jul 14 2008 4:27 PM

hey Gayle how's it going? Remember that time we played on the street corner downtown? People are starting to that here in Indy, makes me laugh. Anyhow, hope things are good. Take care.
the larson sisters





Jul 13 2008 9:27 PM

hi gayle. i heard you were at our show at lestats friday night. sorry i didnt get to say hello. thanks for stopping in. your music here sounds really beautiful! take care. stephanie
Breeanna





Jul 13 2008 9:07 PM

I just sent an email request to Tim Pyle so we'll see if he plays one of your songs :) I'm doing good, busy working. It was great to see you too!
Joe Palen (Singer / Songwriter)





Jul 13 2008 9:05 PM

A song on the radio... niiiiice.
Breeanna





Jul 13 2008 8:19 PM

your song was on the radio? how cool! what station? do you think they will play it again?
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Jul 13 2008 8:15 PM

I.B. was here to show some Page-Luv!
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Jul 13 2008 6:48 PM

What up Gayle! Looks like things are going great! Keep up the good word. I will be praying for you! Don't be a stranger...

Andrew