Brigitte DeMeyer
Brigitte DeMeyer is an American singer-songwriter. Her music has Americana,[1] blues, folk, country and gospel-music influences.[2] She is known for her spicy vocal delivery.[1]
Early life and education
DeMeyer grew up in Point Loma, San Diego, where she attended Point Loma High School. She earned a degree in International Relations from University of San Diego in 1986.[2]
Career
DeMeyer started her musical career in San Diego and was mentored by long-time San Diego musician Steve Poltz as well as the Beat Farmers' singer and guitarist Joey Harris. Before going solo, she was a member of the Pink Expectations and of Mojo Nixon's Syndicate of Soul band. She has opened for acts such as Bob Dylan, Dan Fogelberg, and Hall & Oates.[2]
Since 2001, she has released six solo albums.[2] Her most recent album, Savannah Road,[3] was inspired by Gregg Allman and has received attention on SiriusXM's Outlaw Country channel.[4]
Personal life
DeMeyer is married and has a son. She lived in San Francisco from 1986 until 2010, when she moved to Nashville.[2]
Discography
- Brigitte DeMeyer (2001). Another Thousand Miles (Audio CD). Brigitte DeMeyer.
- Brigitte DeMeyer (2003). Nothing Comes Free (Audio CD). BDM Music.
- Brigitte DeMeyer (2006). Something After All (Audio CD). BDM Music.
- Brigitte DeMeyer (2009). The Red River Flower (Audio CD). BDM Music.
- Brigitte DeMeyer (2011). Rose of Jericho (Audio CD). BDM Music.
- Brigitte DeMeyer (2014). Savannah Road (Audio CD). BDM Music.
Notes
References
- Dauphin, Chuck (August 1, 2014). "Brigitte DeMeyer Explains How Gregg Allman Inspired 'Savannah Road'". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-06-09.
- Horowitz, Steve (August 28, 2011). "Brigitte DeMeyer: Rose of Jericho". PopMatters. Retrieved 2015-06-09.
- Sobel, Jon (June 26, 2014). "Music Review: Brigitte DeMeyer - 'Savannah Road'". Seattle PI. Retrieved 2015-06-09.
- Varga, George (May 16, 2014). "Gregg Allman, meet Brigitte DeMeyer". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2015-06-09.
External links
- Official website
- Brigitte DeMeyer at AllMusic
- Brigitte DeMeyer in session at BBC
- Brigitte DeMeyer on ReverbNation
- DeMeyer Brigitte DeMeyer on SoundCloud