Heatherlyn works with a variety of stellar musicians. You can book her solo (Heatherlyn and her acoustic guitar), with a small ensemble or with a full band. Instrumentation may include: cello, dobro, mandolin, Hammond-B organ, keys, electric guitar, bass, hand percussion, full drum kit....
~ Heatherlyn Music Summer 2009 ~ All Photographs by Jason H-C (c)2009 All Rights Reserved.
See more photos and watch video on my music and media pages at www.heatherlynmusic.com!
TESTIMONIAL::
"Heatherlyn has two remarkable talents; one is obviously her voice--clear, bright, pure and soulful all at once; the other is her amazing ability to sing and talk about difficult issues such as hunger, poverty and slavery in a way that is 100% inspiration and 0% guilt trip. She is straightforward, not preachy; encouraging, rather than demanding-- she truly lives her words, "Do what you can". I used to feel so overwhelmed by all that needs to be done in this world; I was stuck before I even began--it was all too big and too difficult--how could I make a difference? I leave heatherlyn's performances with a totally different attitude: that what I do is enough, that it is important, and that everything, no matter how small, makes a difference." -- Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux, storyteller and educator
Influences
Michael Franti, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell...to name a few. My poetry is influenced by current social issues.
Sounds Like
Heatherlyn has been compared to Joan Baez, Carol King, Alison Krauss, Eva Cassidy, Sheryl Crow, Jennifer Knapp, Sara Groves, and Alanis Morissette. This certainly shows the versatility of this vocalist as she expresses and delivers every lyric like a true story-teller...it comes from her gut and her heart.
HEAR for YOURSELF!
"PUT ON YOUR CLIMBING SHOES" words and music written by Heatherlyn, is inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. This represents the heartbeat of Heatherlyn Music: building genuine community, equity and deepening our sense of hopeful responsibility to one another and our world.
(c) 2009 Heatherlyn Music
LIVE AT THE BLACK SHEEP COFFEE CAFE ~ FEB 08
Ben Rosenbush plays cello. Jake Englund plays cajone.
"HOME WITH YOU" is the song; words and music written by heatherlyn (c) 2007 Heatherlyn Music
HEATHERLYN'S CD RELEASE PARTY APRIL 2008 :: heatherlyn with full band!
Soul Nap is the song; words and music by heatherlyn (c) 2007 Heatherlyn Music
Heatherlyn is a folk-rock singer, song-artist, poet, musician and communicator originally from the East Coast now living in the Mid West. Heatherlyn says: "It's when we are truly ourselves and fully alive that we can bring the most goodness to the world around us, right? So this is what I was born to offer."
Book Heatherlyn today for your event: Heatherlyn's music speaks to folks from all generations and people from various walks of life about love, hopeful responsibility in our communities, valuing diversity and equity. Have her share on your campus, in your office, place of worship, your living room or on your deck, your city band shell or stadium! Email her! See contact page on www.heatherlynmusic.com
ORDER the physical CD NOW! Click on the ALBUM COVER!!
heatherlyn's hope: "good music illuminates the soul. when people listen to music that speaks to them in a way they can't understand, a less familiar part of who they are surfaces. whenever i sing, my hope is always that someone listening will rediscover something inside of themselves that they had forgotten about, potential to make a difference, a painful place that needs healing, a centering point that they have long wondered from in the business of life, a peaceful place or resolve they didn't know they had within themselves. maybe that's a lot to hope for. but there is more in motion here besides what we see on the surface. that's surely feeling you can't ignore when you're listening to great music."
"my intention is to somehow in all of this be a voice of hope for equity and compassion. i hope folks will be inspired to discover what they have to give to make the earth a better place for all of us, inspired to take action in their communities and in our global community. caring for each other and expanding our view of who "each other" includes is vital if we want to build healthy communities and create a world of peace."
peace and hope.
TESTIMONIAL:
Here's what a Minneapolis fan says about Heatherlyn:
“Heatherlyn’s music gets many people thinking about ways that they can change the world, even if it is just one step at a time. She brings awareness to her listeners and plants hope in their hearts by letting them know that it is possible to make a difference no matter who you are in this world.”
Hey Heatherlyn! I just had a chance to hear some of your latest work and I must say it is awesome. I love Home with You. Keep it up and all the best to you.
A Friend Is One Soul, Which Dwells About Us My Appreciation Toward Your Consideration, Heatherlyn May Fortune Continue As Your Path To Afford The Reward
Hey There Heatherlyn I wish you & Jason a very happy belated anniversary. Love your music and I'm so very proud of you!!:-)) Keepup the good music!! Love Aunt ET
Hey,Thanks for the add.It was also a pleasure to fellowship with you all.You are welcomed back any time.Love your music.Be sure to say hi to Jason and Dr.Dan for me.All the best.Mendell
I heard that it was your birthday today? I'm a little late but hope you had a great day. IF i am mistaken, I do hope you STILL have a great day!! Still loving the album. <3 Ashlee
Heatherlyn, Thanks for the friendship. You have a beautiful voice, and your music has alot of heart. "Invitation To The Unlikely" gives me the chills. All the best to you, Jami
Hey Heatherlyn! Ah, I didn't end up going to the reunion b/c it didn't seem there would be people there from our semester, and I saw Tom W a couple weeks earlier in New York. Enjoyed hearing your new songs - your voice is so strong and clear. Hope this finds you well!
everything is going pretty good. I'm excited! I have prom this weekend!how r u?... and hows ur CD release going? i really hope that its going amazing! i love ur CD!! <3 ~Allie
It was so nice to officially meet you at the release party! It was a great show and I was really glad to be there. My mom LOVES the CD, we listened to it together yesterday. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us! *HUGS*
Heatherlyn, We were back in the cities over Easter and just thought I'd let you know how great we thought you sounded at POP on Sunday. Love love looooved it! :) Hope you're doing well!
