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Genre: Singer/Songwriter
Here are some very talented singer/songwriters that I highly suggest you learn more about. Have a listen to their independently released music and support your fellow artists all at the same time!

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Johnny Om

Johnny Om Genre: SINGER/SONGWRITER

Johnny Om's first recording for Organically Grown Music is an intriguing collection of catchy melodies, social satire, and musical invention that defies categorization. Johnny's pleasantly warped sound combines a variety of styles to create a compelling and soulful musical journey into the contemporary American mindset.

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Peter Bloom

Peter Bloom Genre: SINGER/SONGWRITER

Winner of SONG OF THE YEAR’s international competition (August 2007, Pop) and two 2007 TORONTO EXCLUSIVE MUSIC AWARDS (Song & Group); nominated for a 2007 ONTARIO INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARD; runner-up in the regional RADIO STAR 2007 and TORONTO INDIE WEEK 2006; Peter Bloom Band is "pure heart and raw energy."

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Julie Moffitt

Julie Moffitt Genre: SINGER/SONGWRITER

This versatile singer-songwriter, with her third release, offers an unusual mix of poetic originals and well-loved covers, defying the conventional trend of never mixing originals with favorites. It’s a little rock, a little blues, a little fun, a little folk, and it’s very, very real.

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Cole Jennison

Cole Jennison Genre: SINGER/SONGWRITER

Singer/Songwriter Cole Jennison wasn't always so driven to succeed. After a youth full of sirens and suspensions, he pulled himself together and focused in on Singing and Songwriting. After 5 years of performing and writing for two rock bands ("By Permit Only" and "Heed") there are two full albums added to his songwriting lineage. Now on his own, Cole's music comes straight from the heart.

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Bud Buckley

Bud Buckley Genre: SINGER/SONGWRITER

Bud Buckley recorded his second CD in Woodstock. "It's About Time" and has reviewers raving about this acoustic folk/rock (and more) record. He is often compared to Dylan, Neil Young, Sting and others. "Bud Buckley makes the kind of music that I want to hear when I listen to the radio," says a recent Muse's Muse reviewer.

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John Amen

John Amen Genre: SINGER/SONGWRITER

Ranging from stripped-down Americana ballads to fully instrumented rock pieces, All I'll Never Need showcases John Amen's gift for melody, unique voice, and powerful lyrics. Sometimes stark and haunting, other times triumphantly celebratory, these songs offer proof that Amen is an invaluable addition to the current musical landscape.

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Planet Muse

Planet Muse Genre: SINGER/SONGWRITER

A unique project put together by the close-knit community of the Muse's Muse Message Boards. There are 17 tracks, each from very talented songwriters, each with their own unique style. The project was brought together with lots of teamwork, and digitally mastered to produce a work of art that truly demonstrates the creative spirit of our community. These are some great tunes in a variety of different genres including rock, pop, folk and country.

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Ryan Asher

Ryan Asher Genre: SINGER/SONGWRITER

Pennsylvania-based singer/songwriter Ryan Asher has been lighting up coffee houses and clubs throughout the Northeast with his unique combination of catchy pop melodies and contemplative undertones. Asher harmonizes with the sensitive side of music and enters into a realm that such notables as Duncan Sheik and David Gray have begun to explore.

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Jamie Green

Jamie Green Genre: SINGER/SONGWRITER

With the lyrical honesty of Alanis Morissette, the soulful vocals and intricate harmonies of Jonatha Brooke and Paula Cole, and a production style that is at once contemporary and classic, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, Jamie Green, forges her own brand of alternative pop that leaves your heart moved and your body moving. She is two-for-two, winning L.A. Music Awards for her debut and sophomore albums, and is currently working on her third which, production-wise, is heavily influenced by Dido and Seal.

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Christopher Taylor
 

Christopher Taylor Genre: SINGER/SONGWRITER

Christopher's music subtly conveys a sense of spirituality and self-inquiry. Strong melodies, solid rhythms and richly textured harmonies make a powerful backdrop for personal evolution. REMAINS TO BE SEEN offers unique ways of expressing the growing pains of a world on the brink of evolving beyond itself.

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Aaron English
 

Aaron English Genre: SINGER/SONGWRITER

Seattle-based singer/piano-man Aaron English's music is epic, panoramic stuff, incorporating world-beat influences, electronica, and modern rock.

"English's album caught our attention - more like snapped our heads back...With a self-produced debut like this, we're sure we'll be seeing Aaron English's profile rising higher and higher.
-- Ken Hughes, Keyboard Magazine

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Nancy Falkow
 

Nancy Falkow Genre: SINGER/SONGWRITER

Nancy Falkow is a melodic and soulful singer-songwriter from Philadelphia, who is relocating to Dublin, Ireland in June 2004 as she simultaneously celebrates the release of her latest album "Clear View." As a vocalist Falkow has landed guest spots on recordings from Astrud Gilberto to G Love. Her most cherished career highlight was when she toured as a vocalist with Daniel Lanois on his "Shine" Tour in 2003.

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Lee Rogers
 

Lee Rogers Genre: SINGER/SONGWRITER

With musical influences including Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, Sting and James Taylor, Lee Rogers' brand of blues-laced rock/pop has the distinctive charm of fellow countryman Van Morrison.

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Alex Walsh
 

Alex Walsh Genre: SINGER/SONGWRITER

"Veering expertly between Westerberg styled smart-guy rock and classic Brit-inspired pop, this is the kind of disc that radio programmers should glom right onto. Each of these tracks is well produced and, thanks to a remarkable roster of musicians, rendered eminently listenable."
-- West Coast Performer Magazine

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Ross Douglas
 

Ross Douglas Genre: SINGER/SONGWRITER

Mr. Douglas is eclectic by nature
Variety is to be expected.
Comment on his work
"One fascinating song after another -unique perspectives, heartfelt performances superb craftsmanship and a generous dose of humour. Bravo!"
"Terrific songwriting that deserves the widest audience."
He has 3 critically acclaimed albums so check him out.

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Irene Jackson
 

Irene Jackson Genre: SINGER/SONGWRITER

Jackson's introspective, refreshingly cheerful Folk Pop recalls the glory days of James Taylor and Carole King. The sweet-voiced Canadian sings about the pleasures and pains of ordinary life in a quotidian way that draws favorable comparisons to a less countrified Nanci Griffith.

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Tracy Gibbons
 

Tracy Gibbons Genre: SINGER/SONGWRITER

Tracy almost always finds her songs on an acoustic guitar, blending influences of folk, country and blues with a contemporary edge. Rich, warm, occasionally haunting arrangements envelope a voice that is uncommonly pure and moving. Tracy strives to dig deep, coming from a place so honest that other can recognize her stories as their own.

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Chrissy Lomax
 

Chrissy Lomax Genre: SINGER/SONGWRITER

Chrissy's dynamic voice and strong stage presence have earned her a following in both Canada and the United States. On her 2nd CD "I'm Not Ashamed", her powerful vocals and sing-a-long harmonies are a perfect blend with the aggressive guitar of Jimmy Khoury.

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