Biography
Born and raised in America's heartland, Autumn's passion for music flows from the inspired soul of the Midwest.
Devoted to the piano by age six, Autumn's expansive repertoire includes voice, drums, flute, and guitar. With scholarship offers from across the country, Autumn chose the prestigious music program at the University of Texas in Austin, graduating in 2004 with a degree in Classical Piano. During these formative college years, she discovered and honed a talent and desire for songwriting.
In her junior year at UT, Autumn discovered a second calling, accepting an internship with KAMX's "JB and Sandy Morning Show" - the #1-rated radio program in Austin. Renown radio hosts, JB Hager and Sandy Rivers quickly recognized Autumn's aptitude and drive, selecting her for the coveted position as their on-air sidekick. Currently the female voice of the celebrated show, listeners have avidly followed Autumn on her exciting journey as a songwriter and radio personality.
In 2006, Autumn signed a record deal with Highway 29 Records. Collaborating with acclaimed musicians and producers Walt Wilkins and Tim Lorsch, Autumn recorded her debut album, "Sugarcane" - released June 2006. Enlisting the support of an impeccable songwriting pool including Walt Wilkins, Bruce Robinson, Patty Griffin, newcomer Heather Morgan, and British icon, Robbie Williams - "Sugarcane" is a rich mosaic, highlighting Autumn's expansive vocal style and range.
Autumn's sophomore album, "Velvet Sky" is a love letter to the moments in life that enliven our spirits, stir our dreams, and touch our souls. Marking a significant artistic stride, Autumn's eloquent performance and seasoned songwriting resonates wildly throughout, shining deep into the heart of life. Influenced by a mosaic of sounds, "Velvet Sky" is a medley of gospel-inspired balladry and Folk/Americana, masterfully fused together with Autumn's unique style and sensibility.
Teaming up once again with producers Walt Wilkins and Tim Lorsch (Sugarcane, 2006), "Velvet Sky" combines uncluttered instrumentation with potent, expressive vocals, creating a sparse yet resounding musical experience. Along with seven new originals including "Rain Down", "Trees", and "Higher", Autumn enlists Walt Wilkin's songwriting dexterity, performing his tracks "Velvet Sky", "Lessons Never Learned", "Trains I Missed" and the Wilkin's and Liz Rose collaboration, "We Made the Spirits Move". A galvanizing version of Patty Griffin's "Nobody's Crying" compliments the vulnerable cadence of four other Autumn originals, "Sunny", "Cowgirl Confessions", "Eagles", and "Paint".
Instrumentation
Autumn Boukadakis - lead vocals, keyboard
Rob Albertson - rhythm guitar
Greg Whitfield - lead guitar, harmonies
Ray Rodriguez - percussion
Discography
SUGARCANE (2006) with emphasis tracks “Don’t Make Me Do It,” “Sugarcane,” “Get a Little High”
VELVET SKY (2008) with emphasis tracks "Rain Down," "Higher," "We Made the Spirits Move"
Links
| http://www.autumnonline.com |