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Lynn Hollyfi eld has been performing in the Washington DC area for the past two decades. Her roots are from New York where she started playing guitar at the age of 10 and began performing in her late teens. She is branching out on her own with the release her fi rst solo recording, Layers. Layers is a collection of mostly original songs set in tasteful arrangements varying from guitar and voice to more fi lled out settings with vocal harmonies by Grace Griffi th and a varied array of musical guests including Brian Simms, Steve Wolf, Dan Schwartz, Diana McFadden, Nina Spruill, Jeff Harding, Jimmy Brink and producer Marco Delmar. Two songs are a
collaborative e ffort in which Lynn weaves melody and music to the extraordinary poetry of writer, Carol Burbank. Hollyfi eld's interpretation of Julie Miller's, Broken Things and the Jazz Classic, Dream a Little Dream of Me, demonstrates the artists versatility as a singer and performer.
Lynn Holly field's original songs have well-crafted melodies, stand-alone lyrics and striking emotional depth. Her songwriting is truly outstanding, and stands up well if compared to the likes of Sarah McLachlan, Rosanne Cash, and the best of today’s contemporary songwriters. Her
in fluences stem from Neil Young, CSNY, Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffi n, John Hiatt and Al Petteway. But not only is Lynn adept at setting lyrics and melody to create refreshing and powerful songs—she is also an accomplished guitarist and an uncommonly versatile and
passionate singer with an ear for harmony. Her songwriting has been acknowledged by placing as a fi nalist in several of the Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contests. Slipping Time and Blue & Green, were her fi rst two recordings made as part of the duo “Hollyfi eld & Spruill,” which received multiple Wammie nominations (Washington Area Music Association Awards).
Recently, Lynn has been performing regularly with Washington, DC Icon, Grace
Griffi th. The new collaboration is yielding some truly exceptional music.
Lynn@LynnHolly field.com
www.LynnHolly field.com
Layers
'Hollyfield’s ‘seraphic vocals’ are accompanied by ‘crisp guitar work.’
Washington Post, Mike Joyce
'Hollyfield’s voice is earthy and sensuous' …
PG Journal
“Your playing was strong and solid and "right on time" Made me want to play a Martin hearing that rich sound. Your singing was absolutely lovely. You were fabulous.”
Grace Griffith-Singer/Musician,
Multi WAMMIE Award Winner
"What a GORGEOUS CD!! The whole package – the sound, the cover art, the graphic design. Just beautiful! I just love hearing your voice. So rich & gentle & comforting/inviting."
Amy White, Award Winning-Multi-Instrumentalist
"I've been listening to your cd, Layers - it's beautiful - I could listen to your voice all day. A most gorgeous tone. :) Congratulations! "
Lynn Veronneau, Jazz singer
“Lynn is a wonderful singer/songwriter.”
“Thanks for inviting me to participate in this momentous evening. Your performance was truly inspired and your songs are wonderful. I very much look forward to making music with you in the future.”
Steve Wolf, Bassist, SwingSpeak
“You have a magnificent talent, you soar higher than a Boeing. When you're onstage and doing what you do, it's hypnotizing, or mesmerizing.”
Cliff Lynn-Multimedia Poet
Lynn Hollyfield's music is the golden thread that sews her passionate singing, accomplished guitar playing and refreshing songwriting, to the listener, leaving them wanting more.
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