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300 Word Bio

Blend a powerful singer, crisp acoustic guitar player and a heartfelt observer of the world and you will have singer-songwriter, Lynn Hollyfield. Layers, her new solo recording, exploded on the folk scene in 2010, receiving air play and positive reviews-nationally and internationally-marking her as a rising star of contemporary folk music. Hailing from Staten Island, NY, Lynn picked up a guitar at age 10 and started playing, learning from great jazz artists like Ella Fitzgerald and contemporary influences like the Beatles, CSNY, Shawn Colvin and John Hiatt. She soon started writing her own songs infusing these sounds to find her own voice, mingling contemporary folk, pop, blues and jazz. The resulting blend has been called an "indie-folk-pop style which could have (her) opening up for 10,000 Maniacs or Cowboy Junkies." (Leicasterbangs, UK).

She was first heard in the DC area as part of the duo, Hollyfield & Spruill, releasing two recordings, Slipping Time and Blue & Green. Layers, marks a turning point in her work, and brings together her wit, smoky sweetness and a thoughtful reverie to her first, solo recording. The Maryland Independent praised Layers as "a pensive, roots-driven collection which features the artist's angelic voice and fluid guitar picking." Layers, has been listed as one of the Top Albums of 2010 on the Folk DJ Playlist and her work landed her 4 WAMMIE (Washington Area Music Association) nominations in 2011. Her songwriting has received recent Honorable Mentions in the MASC (Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest) and The Indie International Songwriting Contest-Folk Category. Jane Woods, from Fanrealm said, "Hollyfield's songs are beautiful and contain a universal wisdom we can all identify with. (Her songwriting) celebrates the truly important things in life – the journey not the destination."

Lynn supports other local musicians and songwriters by hosting monthly a SAW Open Mic (Songwriter's Association of Washington) in Greenbelt, MD and is a founding member of the Homegrown Coffeehouse, Accokeek, MD, now in its 12th season.



Full Length Bio

Blend a powerful, passionate singer, a crisp, acoustic guitar player and a heartfelt observer of the world and you will have, singer-songwriter, Lynn Hollyfield. Hollyfield's roots hail from Staten Island, NY when she picked up the guitar at age 10 and ran with musical influences she experienced from home. From great jazz artists such as Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday to the Beatles, Cream and CSNY, Hollyfield launched into her own songwriting infusing these influences to create a diverse repertoire of contemporary folk, pop, blues and jazz.

Layers, her new solo recording, exploded on the folk scene in 2010, receiving air play and positive reviews-nationally and internationally-marking her as a rising star of contemporary folk. Layers, marks a turning point in her work, and brings together her wit, smoky sweetness and a thoughtful reverie to her first, solo recording. "Her indie-folk-pop style would have (her) opening up for 10,000 Maniacs or Cowboy Junkies." (Leicasterbangs, UK). Layers, "presents a pensive, roots-driven collection, which feature the artist's angelic voice and fluid guitar picking." (Dickson Mercer, Maryland Independent). Well received by the Folk community, Layers became listed as one of the Top Albums of 2010 on the Folk DJ Playlist and in the Top 99 Albums of 2011, Dan Herman's Crystal Blue Radio Program. "Hollyfield's songs are beautiful and contain a universal wisdom we can all identify with. (Her songwriting) celebrates the truly important things in life – the journey not the destination. A wonderful CD you can listen to over and over and discover something new each time." (Jane Woods, Fanrealm.com). The Album graced the artist with three WAMMIE (Washington Area Music Awards) nominations~Best Contemporary Folk Recording, Best Debut Album and Songwriter of the Year (2011). Her songwriting received recent Honorable Mentions in the MASC (Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest) and The Indie International Songwriting Contest-Folk Category. "Lynn is a wonderful singer-songwriter," states Steve Wolf, Bassist (Swingspeak and Tom Principato). "Your songs are mesmerizing..." Carol Lite, Co-Chair of the Program Committee, Washington Folk Festival 2011.

Hollyfield's vocals have developed since her early musical endeavors as part of the duo, Hollyfield & Spruill, who released two recordings, Slipping Time and Blue & Green. Recently described as "the warmest voice since Christine McVie," by Ron Goad, percussionist, SAW (Songwriter's Association of Washington-Board of Directors) and "a most gorgeous tone, I could listen to your voice all day..." Lynn Veronneau, Jazz vocalist, Hollyfield received a WAMMIE nomination for Best Contemporary Folk Vocalist 2011. "I love hearing your voice....so rich, gentle, comforting and inviting," writes Amy White, Award Winning Musician (Al Petteway & Amy White). Hollyfield supports her vocals and songwriting with her accomplished guitar playing. She performs on a regular basis with Grace Griffith-Singer, Multi WAMMIE Award Winner, Washington, DC Icon and Blix Street Recording Artist, who describes her playing as "strong, solid and right on time." Hollyfield continues to perfect her craft and recently attended the Kerrville Folk Festival Songwriting School, Kerrville, TX and the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference, NERFA, in Kerhonkson, NY. In addition to performing throughout the Northeast, Lynn Hollyfield, supports other local musicians and songwriters by hosting the monthly, SAW Open Mic (Songwriter's Association of Washington) at the New Deal Café, Greenbelt, MD and is a founding member and producer of five concerts at the volunteer run, Homegrown Coffeehouse, held at the National Colonial Farm-Accokeek Foundation, Accokeek, MD-now in it's 12th season.



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PAST AWARDS





Layers Feedback


Maryland Independent, Dickson Mercer
'Layers' of Sound Power New CD from Local Folk Singer Hollyfield'
Through "Layers," Hollyfield presents a pensive, roots-driven collection of originals and two covers....each of the tracks feature the artist's angelic voice and fluid guitar picking.'

LeicasterBangs (UK)
Layers is a collection of ten original songs and a couple of well-chosen covers. Her indie-folk-pop style would have gone down a treat 25 years ago when she would have been opening up for 10,000 Maniacs or Cowboy Junkies, and it still sounds pretty good now. Hollyfields' voice is strong and seductive, and her songs are warm and inclusive. Her version of the classic "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" strips the song back but takes no rash liberties with either tempo or arrangement. The title track – one of her own – is a beauty, which harks back to the best work of goth-folkies All About Eve.

Mark Michaelis, Acoustic Harmony, WGDR, 91.1 FM, VT
"I wanted let you know how very much I love "Layers"...The title absolutely does it justice and what I love so much about it is that it's such a lovely collection of songs that are interwoven together so specially that it's just a delight to listen to from start to finish...... Definitely one of my favorite releases of this year!" Layers on of the Top 20 New Releases - WGDR New Folk /Americana Library - August, 2010.

Steve Clark, Erin Radio, CHES 101.5 FM, www.erinradio.ca
"What a terrific album you've created with Layers. It's my pick of the month here on Acoustic Planet and I'm sure it will quickly become a fave with the audience. This is an album that starts with a voice that wraps itself around you like a blanket, is held together with crystal clear recording and followed up with incisive lyrics and superior instrumentation. This one's a winner!"

John Rumsey, Four Strong Winds, KVMR 89.5FM "Every year a new artist comes along and captures my heart. Washington DC artist Lynn Hollyfield, in her first solo, full length release, is this years discovery. She has a voice so warm and lovely it makes you want to run out and buy concert tickets. Most of the tunes are self written and are hopeful. Grace Griffith provides marvelous harmony vocals on many tracks. Adding to Lynn's fine guitar work are a wealth of talented musicians who provide layers of instrumental support. A worthy first effort bound for my top 5 of 2010. Lynn, your album is one of the best releases of 2010."

iTunes Customer Review of LAYERS, "Great Album (Five Stars)"
"My Dad popped this in the car today after school, and I loved it! The music was so passionate and wonderful. Buy this album, it's great! Lynn made me smile after a crappy day : )"

Jean Bayou, President of the Songwriter's Association of Washington
"I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your CD. It is a beautiful masterpiece, Lynn!!!"

Amy White~Award Winning Multi-instrumentalist, Songwriter, Vocalist
"What a GORGEOUS CD Lynn!! The whole package – the sound, the cover art, the graphic design. Just beautiful! I just love hearing your voice. So rich & gentle & comforting/inviting. My favorite so far is Late Summertime.... ;-) Congratulations!"

Micah Solomon, President, OASIS CD Duplication
"Thank you so much for sending along your CD. It is one of the most beautiful I have heard in a long time. It really made me actually enjoy the terrible rush hour commute. I love all the songs."

Lynn Veronneau, Jazz Vocalist~Veronneau
"I've been listening to your CD- it's beautiful - I could listen to your voice all day. A most gorgeous tone. "

Ron Goad, Songwriter's Association of Washington, Board of Directors
"The warmest voice since Christine McVie." "What a wonderful CD you have created. I'll be soaking it in again tomorrow..."



What people are saying...

Steve Wolf~Award Winning Bass Player, Swingspeak
Thanks for inviting me to participate in this momentous evening. Your performance was truly inspired and your songs are wonderful. It was also a pleasure working with the first class team you assembled. I very much look forward to making music with you in the future.

Dave Abe~Musician
"Thanks for bringing us all together and letting us be a part of your music."

Fans

"You were great! What a fun concert! It was a joy to be there and to listen to you sing. Thanks!" Karen H.

"Just wanted to drop in and say that your concert was fantastic last night! I greatly enjoyed it . . . you were fantastic! :)" Noah U.

"I still haven't come down from the cloud of last nite." Terri S

"Your band really kicked - great group of musicians - talented and tasteful you were beaming and looked so comfortable and happy! " Frank K.

"Thank you all again for a wonderful concert yesterday evening!" Kirsten W.

"Congratulations, Lynn. An AMAZING evening." Carol B.

"Your concert was fantastic! You were just shining..." Kirsten W.

Comments from fan-email

"Splendid CD…How marvelous to savour these songs… it's wonderful!!"
"I truly enjoyed your music and performance. Your work is just beautiful and powerful."
"I love your new cd. I just keep listening…"



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Lynn Hollyfield Live Radio Interview w/ Mark Michaelis,
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