Phyllis Tannerfrye

Artist Information

Biography

Phyllis is South Carolina's Lowcountry Zen Songster ... and Rag Painter. She grew up singin the gospel way out in Georgetown County in a big Baptist family. Live oaks, dirt roads, chickens under the porch, homemade butter, and hundreds of cousins. With a head full of Dylan in the early seventies, she left the church to scream rock and roll for three bands on the Grand Strand, left rock and roll in the mid eighties to raise her daughter, and turned into a song magician on a mission. Her inspiration burst, and she landed on the highway in 2001 as a solo songster. ...so these 'mysterious and beautiful works of art' are rooted in the Broadman Hymnal and rock and roll.
NOTE: new website in utero : )
"Many of us know how difficult it is to write a song, even more to deliver the message effectively. Phyllis is blessed with the gift of an expressive delivery that enhances the tapestry she weaves with words." -Charlie Tucker, FLAT ROCK FESTIVALS, Hendersonville, NC

2010 Official Showcase SOUTHEAST FOLK ALLIANCE Mountain View ARKANSAS
2009 EASTSIDE FOLK & BLUEGRASS Winner NASHVILLE
2009 25TH MIDATLANTIC Folk Category WASHINGTON DC
2007 INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS CountryCategory
2007 NC SONGWRITERS CO-OP Holly Springs NC
2004 Official Showcase SOUTHWEST FOLK ALLIANCE Austin TEXAS
2001 SUWANNEE SPRINGFEST Winner Live Oak FLORIDA

"Phyllis is real." -Tom Paxton, Swannanoa Gathering 2007

"Her audience was exuberant!" - Ron Goad, DC area promoter and producer (March07)

"..Phyllis Tannerfrye is riveting and visionary.." - ANNIE GALLUP, Beat Poet Songwriter Artist

Other Acknowledgements:
Official Showcase MILLENIUM MUSIC CONFERENCE Harrisburg PA
Official Showcase MIDATLANTIC MUSIC CONFERENCE Charlotte NC
SOUTH FLORIDA FOLK FESTIVAL
WOODY GUTHRIE FESTIVAL
MOUNTAIN VALLEY ARTS FESTIVAL
GREAT AMERICAN SONG CONTEST
CHARLOTTE (NC) FOLK SOCIETY Featured Songwriter
FIDDLE & BOW SOCIETY Featured Songwriter
CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RADIO/SC ETV Radio/Carolina Songwriters

Instrumentation

Phyllis - solo acoustic guitar and vocal
OR with accompanying guitar, dobro, mandolin and/or percussionist : )

Discography

2001: Tomorrow is here.
2006: Now and Then
2012: : ) in progress... crawling v e r y s l o w l y out of its cocoon. . . but then, swoosh!!

Phyllis is recording at Charleston Recording Studios, James Island, SC Jay Miley, engineer

Official Website

http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/phyllistannerfrye

Links

• Tomorrow is Here (2001) available at CDBaby
• Now and Then (2006) available at RunningTimeMusic

Audio

• Blowin By (from Now & Then)
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• Every Now And Then
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• PTF Flyin Bird 022012 CRS
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• Money
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• Old Woman
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Lyrics

• Blowin By
• Old Woman
• Every Now and Then
• Flyin' Bird
• Money

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Press

• from the promoter [+ Show ]
  

  "Many of us know how difficult it is to write a song, even more to deliver the message effectively. ..."Many of us know how difficult it is to write a song, even more to deliver the message effectively. Phyllis is blessed with the gift of an expressive delivery that enhances the tapestry she weaves with words." Charlie Tucker, Flat Rock Festivals
  

• from the deejay [+ Show ]
  

  "Phyllis is an artist who refuses narrow categorization. Her talents as a AMERICAN singer songwriter..."Phyllis is an artist who refuses narrow categorization. Her talents as a AMERICAN singer songwriter are far too broad for that. I don't want to take this CD out of my player." David Butler, WQFS Greensboro NC
  

• from the festival promoter [+ Show ]
  

  "This is what songwriting should be; Phyllis is a winner." Beth Judy Suwannee Springfest, Jacksonvil..."This is what songwriting should be; Phyllis is a winner." Beth Judy Suwannee Springfest, Jacksonville Beach FL

• from the program director [+ Show ]
  

  "You will listen for the next twist of phrase in Phyllis' intricate lyrics and beautiful melodies. S..."You will listen for the next twist of phrase in Phyllis' intricate lyrics and beautiful melodies. She has highly expressive vocal technique & an engaging stage presence." Bill Beckett WUFT Jacksonville Beach FL
  

• from the folk society [+ Show ]
  

  "Phyllis has a powerful voice with bluesy overtones, and her songs are exquisitely crafted and emoti..."Phyllis has a powerful voice with bluesy overtones, and her songs are exquisitely crafted and emotionally compelling." Oct' 02 Charlotte Folk Society

• from the folk alliance coordinator [+ Show ]
  

  phyllis was selected to perform at the OFFICIAL SHOWCASE for the SOUTHWEST REGIONAL FOLK ALLIANCE CO...phyllis was selected to perform at the OFFICIAL SHOWCASE for the SOUTHWEST REGIONAL FOLK ALLIANCE CONFERENCE in austin, texas on october 1, 2004 -Southwest Regional Folk Alliance

• from the folk beat poet [+ Show ]
  

  "The way she takes the stage reminds me of the first time I saw Ferron perform in the early 80's... ..."The way she takes the stage reminds me of the first time I saw Ferron perform in the early 80's... Phyllis Tannerfrye is riveting and visionary..." - Annie Gallup, Beat Poet Songwriter Artist -Annie Gallup

Setlist

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