Anne E. DeChant first caught the attention of local music fans as the charismatic frontwoman of Odd Girl Out, showcasing her astute, socially aware songs. Following the band's breakup, she went on to a busy solo career, producing four CDs, including her rock-oriented debut, "Effort of the Spin", the introspective "Something of the Soul", intimate storytellers CD, "Live, An Evening with Anne E. DeChant" and the sparkling, tuneful "Pop the Star". This last is produced by Don Dixon whose resume includes producing, writing and performing credits with R.E.M., Hootie and the Blowfish, The Counting Crows, Joe Cocker, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Marti Jones, The Smithereens and Marshall Crenshaw.
Anne, 4-time winner of Cleveland's Best Singer Songwriter award (Cleveland's Scene Magazine), and 2007 inductee into The Cleveland Free Times Magazine's All Star Musician Category, recently completed her fifth album, "Girls and Airplanes" at Rolling Thunder Studios in San Diego. So impressive was Anne's live show aboard Olivia Cruise Lines, that a representative of Rolling Thunder Studios approached her after one performance and offered her a trip to San Diego to record a demo. Work began on that demo and before it was finished, Anne was offered a deal for full-length CD. The result: DeChant's most lush, finely crafted recording to date. "Girls and Airplanes" is produced by Andy Ackland (Entertainment Tonight, Dishwalla, The Eagles, The Darkness, Tom Petty, Jason Mraz, Josh Stone) and the pairing of Ackland and DeChant will not only delight her fans but turn the heads of those who have been waiting to hear a voice so passionate, outspoken and profound.
Anne has performed at Lilith Fair, The White House, opened for Nora Jones, Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett, Train, Vonda Shepard, 10,000 Maniacs, and Guster, to name a few. She appeared in the Vagina Monologues as Cleveland's Belkin Productions pick for celebrity guest performer, done countless radio and television performances, and logged hundreds of club dates.
In 2005 Anne was invited to be a showcase performer on Olivia Cruise Lines Eastern Carribean Cruise along with Melissa Etheridge and a host of other performers. Her political "sound-off" "Second Class Citizen" (included on "Girls and Airplanes") and Second Class Citizen T-shirts were highlighted in the August 16th, 2006 issue of The Advocate. The song and shirt deal with the issue of same-sex marriage in the United States and the relegation of same-sex couples to the status of 2nd Class Citizens under the law.
DeChant is a standout delivering brilliant performances from her long list of poignant, melodic songs. Anne's format stretches from solo/acoustic, acoustic duo and trio to full band performances. Each one is a unique experience offering her audience and venues a performance tailor made. She is a storyteller, creating characters as diverse as the landscapes in which she paints them.
Anne E. DeChant is a seasoned artist that is as gutsy as she is sensitive, as subtle as she is striking, and is poised for a position on the national stage and beyond.
AWARDS
2007
First inductee into the Singer/Songwriter Category for the 1st class of The Cleveland Free Times All Star Musicians (recognition of musicians who have won in their category 3 times or more; Anne has won each of the seven times nominated)
2005 and 2004
Best Singer/Songwriter - Scene Cleveland Music Awards
Best Female Singer/Songwriter - Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll
2002
Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Vocalist
2001
Cleveland Scene Magazine Readers Poll - Best Singer/Songwriter
Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Vocalist
Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Folk Act
2000
Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Vocalist
Cleveland Scene Magazine Readers Poll - Best Folk /Acoustic Act
1999
Fresh Tracks Band to Band Combat competition - National Runner Up
Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Vocalist
Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Folk/Americana Act
Cleveland Scene Magazine Readers Poll - Best Folk /Acoustic Act
1998
Cleveland Scene Magazine Readers Poll - Best Regional Vocalist
Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Singer/Songwriter
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
LILITH FAIR, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 1999
122ND ANNUAL EASTER at the WHITEHOUSE, Washington, D.C., 2002
THE BITTER END, New York, NY
CBGB's Gallery, New York, NY
BLUEBIRD CAFE, Nashville, TN-Feature Act
OLIVIA CRUISES 2005
MELISSA ETHERIDGE, Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
HOUSE OF BLUES Sirius Stage- opening act for NORA JONES, Nautica Complex, Cleveland, OH
ABBEY ROAD ON THE RIVER- A Tribute to John, Paul, Ringo, and George, Nautica Complex, Cleveland, OH-2002, 2003
NATIONAL ANTHEM FOR THE CLEVELAND INDIANS, Jacobs Field, Cleveland, OH, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
THE CLEVELAND ROCKERS, Gund Arena, Cleveland OH, 1999, 2000, 2001
Wrote and debuted theme song for WNBA CLEVELAND ROCKERS, Gund Arena, Cleveland, OH
ACTING role in the Broadway tour of THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, Cleveland, OH
LINDA MCCARTNEY Photo Exhibit Opening; ROCK and ROLL HALL of FAME, Cleveland, OH
THE SAFE SCHOOLS PROJECT, Helping fund a coalition dedicated to enabling teachers to recognize harassment, realize their legal obligations and take appropriate action to protect students, Toledo OH, 2006
Salisbury School Gay and Lesbian Alliance Summit, New Hope PA, 2006
Contact: Anne E. DeChant 440.487.1800 or annee@anneedechant.com
SUPPORT ACTS
Opening act, Nora Jones, Scene Pavillion, Cleveland OH
Opening act, Train, Agora Theatre, Cleveland, OH
Opening act, Vonda Shepard, Highland Theatre, Akron, OH
Opening act, Suzanne Vega, Odeon Concert Club, Cleveland, OH
Support act, Stevie Nicks, Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Support act, Melissa Etheridge, Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls OH
Opening act, Lisa Loeb, Columbus, OH
Opening act, 10,000 Maniacs, Columbus, OH
Opening act, Guster, Pittsburgh PA
Opening act, Joan Jett, Cleveland OH
Opening act, Edwin McCain, St. Petersburg FL
Opening act, Joan Armatrading, Cleveland OH
Opening act, Donnie Iris, Youngstown OH
PRIDE EVENTS
Cleveland 2004, 2002, 2000, 1993
Cleveland Pride Committee Member 2004
Columbus 2000, 1999
Akron 2005, 2004
New York City PRE PRIDE, Bryant Park, 2002
BENEFITS
American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, Hudson OH, 2006, 2005, 2004
Cleveland Outrun Ovarian Cancer 2006, 2005
Cleveland Breastfest 2001, 2000
Akron Stings of White Light, benefitting Breast Cancer Research 2007, 2006
Cleveland Breast Cancer Research Benefit, (Susan B. Komen Foundation) 2007, Beck Center, Lakewood OH
Creator, producer and performer, "Rock the Children" Benefit and silent auction to support The Cleveland Christian Home for Boys and Girls, Cleveland OH, 2003
Boys and Girls Club of America, Akron OH, 2006, 2007
FIRST NIGHT
Akron Civic Theatre, Akron OH, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006
Contact: Anne E. 440.487.1800 annee@anneedechant.com
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