Before arriving in Portland in 1999, Marisa Anderson traveled with a circus through southern Mexico, was on two cross country walks, became a founding member of the Chaos Collective, played guitar in the Dolly Ranchers, and helped create the One Railroad Circus in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
She currently plays guitar in the Evolutionary Jass Band and performs as a solo artist. She has performed and recorded with artists such as Tara Jane O'Neil, Sarah Dougher, Beth Ditto, Mirah, the Devil Makes 3 and many others. Her debut solo recording ‘Holiday Motel’ was an Outmusic nominee for Best Female Debut Record in 2006. She is currently working on her second solo record, which is slated for release in 2010 on Mississippi Records. .
Marisa’s music has been featured in many soundtracks including, ‘For the Love of Dolly’ and ‘Girls Rock’. Marisa currently serves as the Artistic director of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls.
