Anamieke - aboutme

'Fresh and Folky, Swing and Sultry' is one way of describing Phoenix-based indie folk-rock troubadour Anamieke Quinn. 'Melodic, lyrical, contemplative and comedic' also help to clarify her collection of quirky artsongs reminiscent of a blend of Andrew Bird, Elliot Smith and The Flight of The Conchords. Bearing an acoustic Martin guitar, you’ll see her in small venues, festivals, streets and subways across the US singing her heart out with finger-picked accents and an occasional whistle break. Her first full-length album (independently released) “Anamieke Is Singing To YOU!!” highlights her eclectic-yet-cohesive stylings from various recording sessions and artistic periods in a sort of introductory sampler platter. Since its release, she’s been focusing on touring as a solo acoustic act and promoting her live performances as the primary audience experience. Her next studio project is currently in the works and will include guest musicians she encounters from city to city on her travels.
Raised in a musical family with heavy doses of jazz standards, symphonic music, motown and psychedelic rock; Anamieke grew up playing piano casually and double bass competitively. In her early teens she began writing songs and eventually picked up the acoustic guitar to accompany herself. In college she put together a band called “Anamieke & The Elements” which survived several incarnations of exotic instrumentation and personnel for a few years. Now a solidly solo singer/songwriter, Anamieke has opened for Brooklyn anti-folk heroes “Balthrop, Alabama” and Swedish jazz rappers “Movits!” this past year, but will perhaps always be remembered in some circles for her participation in the infamous “Vegas ‘96” show where she joined Phish, John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band), Les Claypool and Larry LaLonde (Primus) and 4 Elvises as a yodelling cowgirl with an upright bass- an eventful night that is now available as a 2-disc cd/dvd boxed set.
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