Gretchen
"maker of music, dreamer of all this can be"

Female
42 years old
BOULDER, Colorado
United States



Last Login: 11/6/2008
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 MySpace URL: 
  http://www.myspace.com/gthroop  



    Gretchen's Interests
GeneralMusic. I am also a photographer (got one a dem der college degrees in it!), mostly I shoot outdoor landscapes. A graphic designer by day, specializing in Flash and anything else on screen ... An avid bicyclist, outdoor junkie, and a certified music snob.
MusicJimi Hendrix, MeShell Ndgeocello, Hejira (Joni Mitchell, Jaco Pastorius album), Charles Mingus, Ella Fitzgerald, Betty Davis, Black Star, Miles Davis, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Anthony Hamilton, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Eric B. & Rakim, Lyn Collins, Bob Marley, Cassandra Wilson, D'Angelo, Mos Def, Gil Scott-Heron, Dead Prez, Angie Stone, Bahamadia, Fishbone, old school Mary J. Blige, Thelonius Monk, Sly and the Family Stone, Goodie Mob, Afro-Cuban All Stars, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Steel Pulse, Aaron Neville, Outkast, Black Uhuru, Leela James, Pharoah Sanders, and my two favorite bands in the Bay Area, Mingus Amungus & Jungle Biskit ("Hey Joe!")
MoviesLife of Brian, Jimi Hendrix Interviews, Team America, Princess Mononoke, Spinal Tap, Dreams, Kundun, Bigger & Blacker, Lord of the Rings, Dave Chappelle: Killin Them Softly, Amadeus
TelevisionThe Simpsons, South Park, American Idol (it's true), Entourage, Sex in the City, Dave Chappelle
BooksPeople's History of the United States, Mists of Avalon, A.A. Bailey, Chronicles of Narnia, In Exile from the Land of Snows, Bel Canto, The Shaman of Tibet
HeroesDalai Lama, Jimi Hendrix, my mom, Georgia Louis

     Gretchen's Details
Status:Married
Here for:Networking
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:San Francisco
Body type:6' 0"
Religion:Buddhist
Zodiac Sign:Scorpio
Smoke / Drink:No / Yes
Children:Proud parent
Education:College graduate
Occupation:singer

   Gretchen's Schools
Syracuse University
Syracuse,New York
Graduated: 1988
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Photography
Minor: English
 

1984 to 1988
Canterbury School
New Milford,Connecticut
Graduated: 1984
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
 

1982 to 1984

   Gretchen's Networking
Music - Performance - Vocals



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About me:
Please go to my band's MySpace page... http://www.myspace.com/gretchentroop for a more up to date page. There are recordings and other exciting things there... Gretchen
Who I'd like to meet:
great rhythm players and horn players in the Denver area to create an original funk-soul band

   Gretchen's Friend Space (Top 22)
Gretchen has 271 friends.
 The Shamans 


 Amoeba Music 


 Jodie Woodward 


 Jill Watkins 


 Jasco 


 The Jack Hadley Band 


 The Clam Daddys 


 David Foret 


 Scott Amendola 


 Will Bernard 


 Yossi Fine/ex-centric sound system 


 Bob Marley 


 Stevie 


 BETTY DAVIS (tribute page) 


 Sly Stone 


 Gil Scott-Heron 


 Meshell Ndegeocello 


 Erykah Badu 

Is Online
 Jill Scott 


 MAYA AZUCENA 


 Linton Kwesi Johnson 


 Friends of the Dalai Lama 





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The Beards


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Nov 10 2008 1:11 PM

Hi Gretchen!
Thank you for the add.
Greets from Venice,
a big hug from The Beards.
MURRAY





Nov 6 2008 8:31 PM

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Rick





Nov 6 2008 8:05 PM

Hi Gretchen, Thank you so much for adding me, it means alot!! Keep the Blues Alive.. Luv Rick.
The Steve Throop Group





Sep 12 2008 1:15 AM

That's awesome, you can tell where I'm from. Small world.I put the "Group" instead of band figuring they would at least get a mouthfull if they mispronounced my name. We'll have to stay in touch.
Fast Frank & the Hot Shout Blues





Aug 17 2008 12:06 AM

Ciao Gretchen,thanx 4 the add!
lshay





Jun 23 2008 3:24 PM

Great Job at Oskar's!! Looking forward to the next time
Tim





May 25 2008 5:15 PM

TheGypsyVan. com

May 31, 2008 8pm-11pm
Kamps
1310 NW 25th St, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73106
Cost : $5 | $8 plus CD

CD Release Party. Get your psychedelic on and rock out with Kacey Walking Stick and The Holly Leifs, Modern Rock Diaries, and The Gypsy Van

You don’t want to miss this show!

all ages welcome !!!
George Whitesell and His All Stars





Apr 14 2008 2:51 AM

Gretchen,
It was fun talking with you last night. Hope to see you soon.
Antwon





Mar 26 2008 10:54 PM

Gretchen, Hope you and some friends can come out if you are not busy!

~A

Jerry Deall





Feb 20 2008 3:20 PM

Great jammin' w/ you last night, can't wait to see the new band at the Outlook on the 28th.
Jerry
Jill





Dec 21 2007 9:31 PM

B-OFFICIAL





Dec 17 2007 8:08 PM

Yo man, Thanks for the feedback, always appreciated! So you know, the CD's out, if you want a copy hook it up with your name and mailing address and we'll get a copy out to you. Thanks. -BPMG-
lshay





Dec 13 2007 3:22 AM

Stopping by to say hi. Hope you had a good holiday.
George Whitesell and His All Stars





Nov 29 2007 3:16 AM

Gretchen, Glad to hear back from you! Please come and see us at the Boulder Outlook Hotel on January 26. I'd like to meet you and I know Jill would like you to hear the band.
George Whitesell and His All Stars





Oct 30 2007 3:13 AM

I heard the TV show went well!
Dan Treanor and African Wind





Oct 9 2007 7:17 PM

Gretchen, thanks for making Sunday special. Your' welcome on my stage anytime.
Dan
Yossi Fine/ex-centric sound system





Oct 8 2007 8:10 PM

Hey Gretchen,
great vibez on your page,
Just wanted to let you know that
Yossi Fine-‘Live in jerusalem “ cd is now in every digital store,
{Itunes,rhapsody,napster,eMusic,misrolas, ect…
The cd was recorded in dec 06, from ‘all about da bass tour”
If u like your funk deep and tripy
Blessings will be upon you
EXS
To watch a clip bout it—
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvboeGq8ntQ
Dan Treanor and African Wind





Oct 1 2007 5:35 PM

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Kell Bean





Sep 21 2007 1:23 PM

Girl, You Kicked it last night! Can't wait to Funk out with you soon! :)~

-K
Ron Blake





Jul 24 2007 2:44 AM

Thanks for the request! Catch you in cyberspace or Colorado sometime.
CVH + The ROOFTOP





Jul 23 2007 8:51 PM

Wow. Thanks for making my whole week, Gretchen! That's how and why we do it - to get our music to people who might just feel it. We'll change this industry little by little.
Be sure to let us know if you're ever playing in New York!

peace,
-Christian
lshay





Jul 23 2007 4:00 PM

The weekend was fun. Looking forward to doing it again
Audree D.





Jul 18 2007 3:17 PM

Thanks for the friend request. I hope all is well.

Audree D
Tempa And The Tantrums





Jul 3 2007 9:48 PM

STARTING JULY 11TH!!

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

LOVE & LIGHT..

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B-OFFICIAL





Jun 2 2007 5:48 PM

Yo gretchen, what's up? just stoppin by to say what's up. Got some new music on the page, think you'll dig it. check it out. Stay up! -B-
The Blues & Muse of M. D. Friedman





May 31 2007 4:19 PM

Don't miss the Wet Dog Festivalll!!  Mellow acoustic music, 3 GREAT BANDS, the great vibes of the Mish & the river running by & all.  Oh yeah!!!




For more information,
go to www.maddogharp.com.
Jill





May 25 2007 9:54 PM

Heeeeeeeeeeey!! You're PRETTY!! Hope to see you soon, Darlin. Hope to see you before the show in July! you rawk. xoxo Jill
George Whitesell and His All Stars





May 2 2007 11:31 AM

Gretchen,
Thanks for the add!
George Whitesell
colorado Springs, CO
Jon Talon and Talon Blue





May 1 2007 2:36 AM

I love listening to and watching performers like you.
I learn a lot and when I get an opportunity to sit in, I learn way more.
Thank you.
Jon.
Jon Talon and Talon Blue





Apr 18 2007 8:33 PM

You sounded great last night.
Passion, energy...
Just a great performance.
Always a pleasure.
Jon.
B-OFFICIAL