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GRAINNE

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada | SELF

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada | SELF
Band Americana Singer/Songwriter

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"Grainne Ryan - All The Money - NXNE 2008"

"...the Balm for what ails you”
Full review was in one of the June issues of Eye Weekly, Toronto, regarding the NXNE festival.
- Eye Weekly


"Not Enough Love - Looking For Sunshine - Grainne Ryan"

“Grainne (for those of you not of an Irish persuasion, it is pronounced Grawnya) has the lows of Sarah Harmer and the highs of Joni Mitchell in her very attractive voice.” - Durham Region.com - William McGuirk


"Grainne Ryan - Looking For Sunshine"

“She’s honest, direct, and writes the absolutely catchiest hooks I know; the album should come with a related warning label” ~ Andy Frank, Frankcasting (frankcasting.com)
*To see this comment click the link & scroll down to the comments section. - Andy Frank - Frankcasting, Roots Music Canada


"Grainne - Looking For Sunshine"

“Tracks like ‘Not Enough Love’, ‘Colors Of You’ and ‘The Rain’ are real treats, and the lovely country song ‘Looking For Sunshine’ is really worth the whole album itself. “
*For full review click the link and hit the translate button on the right side of the page. - Musikk Bloggen, Norway


"Grainne Ryan - Looking For Sunshine"

“Reminiscent of Lucinda Williams and a slightly rebellious Mary Chapin Carpenter, Grainne’s earthy perspective goes one big step further in that her original compositions are instantly familiar-sounding, hook-laden songs that encourage you to kick up your feet and, in some cases, sing along.” ~ Eric Thom, Roots Music Canada (rootsmusic.ca) *For the full review click the link. - Roots Music Canada - Eric Thom


Discography

All The Money (EP) - 2007

Looking For Sunshine (LP) - 2010

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Bio

Grainne (pronounced GRAWN-ya) has worn out the soles of several pairs of shoes walking the roads of the stories in her songs. She’s leapt headfirst into heartache, heard the sound of the earth weeping, and has still managed to put a positive spin on it all. Grainne's big voice, powerful lyrics and gutsy, earthy sound will have you singing along to her infectious melodies.

Eight of the10 tracks on Grainne's new album, Looking for Sunshine, were produced by Canadian rock veteran Moe Berg (Pursuit of Happiness). The resulting sound applies rootsy pop, solid rock and alternative country to her captivating, melodic songs. As with her 2007 debut release, All the Money, the quality of her music reflects that of her influences: Neil Young, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Roseanne Cash, Nanci Griffith and even AC/DC. Still, her music is as unique – and haunting, and strong – as the voice that sings it.

Looking for Sunshine was recorded with a gang of accomplished, highly-regarded musicians: "Texas Stew" Crookes on pedal steel, Ali Stead and Moe Berg on guitar and power hitter Neil Sanderson on drums. Together, they create a palette of sounds so rich you can almost taste them.

Grainne's lyrics span the breadth of her life for the past 20 years; she’s got something to say, and she wants the world to hear it. Looking for Sunshine collects a handful of those lingering moments of enlightenment that have accumulated over the years.

Since the album release, Grainne has showcased at a number of legendary venues, including Hugh's Room in Toronto and the Distillery in Calgary. Her music is already garnering fans as far away as England, Ireland and other parts of Europe, and plans are now afoot for a Western Canadian tour.