Gwendolyn (artist)

Gwendolyn (artist)

Gwendolyn Sanford is a singer-songwriter who was born in Philadelphia and raised in Sierra Madre, California. Her work, and the appreciation of it, reflects the continuing popularity of independent recording artists who eschew the pursuit of commercial success associated with major record labels in favor of local and internet-based distribution of their music. Gwendolyn's musical influences include Syd Barrett, Nick Drake, Incredible String Band, The Moore Brothers, Dolly Parton, and Bob Dylan. LA Weekly has described her live performances to be "like a Renaissance Fair being held on Mars."

In addition to her solo works, Gwendolyn has recorded three albums of children's music as "Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang".

Discography

olo

To date, Gwendolyn has recorded three solo albums
*"Ultrasounds" (2000)
*"Dew" (2003)
*"Lower Mill Road" - (2007)

Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang

Gwendolyn has released three children's albums as "Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang":
*"Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang" (2003)
*"Tis The Season To Be Rockin" (2004)
*"Get Up And Dance!" (2007)

And a live concert DVD
*"Live In Grandma's Living Room!" (2005)

The "Good Time Gang" performs for children's events, mainly in California.

Affiliates

Musicians in Gwendolyn's live band include:

*Douglas Lee (glass harmonica)
*Brandon Jay (found percussion)
*Robert Petersen (upright bass)

Musicians Gwendolyn has worked with include:

*Smokey Hormel
*Ralph Carney
*Joey Waronker
*Don Fleming
*Ben Vaughn
*John McCusker

Film soundtrack

As of the second season, Gwendolyn and partner Brandon Jay compose the score for "Weeds".

At least two different versions of Gwendolyn's song "Freedom of the Heart (Ooodily, Ooodily)" are prominently featured in Mike White's 2000 film "Chuck & Buck".

Awards

In 2007

Gwendolyn was recognized by BMI with an award for her work on the TV show Weeds.

In 2003

Gwendolyn was recognized at L.A. Weekly Music Awards as the Best New Genre/Uncategorizable Artist.

Gwendolyn won KFPK radio's "The Music Never Stops" #1 Album of the Year" award for "Dew".

Amoeba Music named Gwendolyn as their "Homegrown Artist Pick".

Acting career

According to the Internet Movie Database, Gwendolyn appeared in the television series "Sherman Oaks", playing "Peace" in Episode 2.17: "The Shot Heard Round the Valley", aired on November 24, 1996.

External links

* [http://www.gwendolyn.net Gwendolyn's Official Site]
* [http://www.myspace.com/gwendolynmusic Gwendolyn's MySpace Page]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0762564/ Gwendolyn] at [http://www.imdb.com IMDB]


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