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Vanessa Torres from Portland, Maine
Song: Bluest of Valleys
Vanessa Torres from Portland, Maine             Bluest of Valleys

Straddling the genres of old time lyrical folk and radical gutsy singer/songwriter, Vanessa Torres' music is both
refreshing and inspiring.  Torres' songs draw you in by being both catchy and lyrically moving. Torres' songs are full
of raw emotion and a strong call to social justice.

Good Times Music Magazine describes Vanessa's songs as having "...a lighthearted yet serious contempt for social
mores combined with a well of charisma and a smile that can still grab the attention of a society that worships the
superficialities championed by prime-time t.v."  

Torres received Honorable Mention in the 2006 Telluride Troubador Competition, and has performed showcases at
the 2007 National Folk Alliance, as well as this years' South by Southwest. Having opened for Erin Mckeown, Kaki
King, Anais Mitchell, Ellis, Natalia Zukerman and Sarah Bettens among many others as well as played the side stage
of the Women and Music Festival , where such notables as Toshi Reagon, Patty Griffin and Jill Sobule performed--
Vanessa is no stranger to the folk scene.

Chris Darling, host of WMPG radio says of Torres, "No stranger to community activism, her music is a testament to
her belief that music, community and making a difference are all tied together."

In addition to poignant original lyrics, Torres' layers the contemporary with the traditional of folk music.  
Torre's sophmoric album "Witness" was released in May 2008.  Featuring 13 original songs, Witness was produced
by the critically acclaimed Boston producer David “Goody” Goodrich, best known for his work with roots legend Chris
Smither and alternative contemporary folk artists Peter Mulvey and Jeffrey Foucault. Goodrich also recently
produced the breakout disc that has helped launch the career of Mainer Moses Atwood. Witness was recorded by
Mark Thayer at the Signature Sounds Studio, one of contemporary folk’s premier record labels.

Instrumentation Vanessa Torres: vocals, guitar, harmonica

Congratulations, Vanessa! As one of your great reviews say, "You had me on the first note." The lyrics are fresh
and your singing is way more mature than your years. I enjoyed all your tracks, and you stopped the heavy
competition for this month in their tracks! Get it? These are the jokes, Vanessa. Check out her credentials and
more of her music at Sonic Bids, and in my musicians newsletter, Gary Allen's Music Beat.
Vanessa is our latest Sonic Bids Music City Song of the Month Artist. You will be featured at TennesseeConcerts
for the entire calendar year and receive some cool prizes from our sponsors.
Thanks for entering; enjoy the stuff  :-)


http://www.vanessatorresmusic.com

http://www.sonicbids.com/VanessaTorres