Erinn Williams
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With a background in opera singing, and a "fiery spirit" which cascades out of her music, this "Independent Spirit" as an article in Backstage West called her, has pursued her career with determination and skill. Her vocals are a main instrument in her songs, and they cascade in and out, weaving a beautuful fabric of musical poetry. Erinn studied songwiting with Phil Swann (Staff Writer for Dreamworks), with Harriet Schock ("Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady"), and with Jai Josephs. She has worked with producers Paul Ebersold (Spacehog, and Three Doors Down), and Jim Wirt (Incubus, Fiona Apple, and Alien Ant Farm), Zac Rae, and Jon Mattox.
Aside from promoting herself as a singer/songwriter, Erinn wrote and performed the music for two Virgin Mobile "Paygoism" national commercials (2005). The F.X. Network also licensed her song "I am King" to appear on an episode of The Shield. She has written both opera and rock music for Independent films such as Mad Song. She has sung opera and her original music around the word in Industrial Showcases for the Wella Corporation, Sebastian, Matrix, and TIGI Corporations. Erinn also sang opera in a national Coca-Cola commercial (Directed by Samuel Bayer), and placed second in the "Chick Singer Night" National Songwriting Competition, with her song, "Revolution."
Her new CD Digging in the Dirt was officially released in April 2008 by Kitchen Music France. Kitchen Music released it in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Andorra, and Monaco. She just completed 4 CD release tours of Europe in December 2007, March 2008, October 2008, and June 2009. She will be returning to Europe in February/March on a tour to promote the release of her 2 new full length albums: Winter Warmers and Summertime Songs. Please see her website: www.erinnwilliams.com for more information.
live performance:
Erinn is known for her beautiful melodies and songs that have a delicate, breakable edge to them. Erinn plays electric guitar with delay, and is usually accompanied by a violinist or another guitarist. The only word to describe the live performance is mesmerizing.... Williams outstanding vocals, strong stage presence, and trademark deadpan humor add charm to a fantastic performance.
Erinn's "alternative rock sound could be likened to a cross between Tori Amos and PJ Harvey" as stated in Backstage West. She has also been referred to as a distant cousin of Kate Bush." Look out for her live shows , and listen to her music at www.myspace.com/erinn.
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