ANNABETH:

singersongwriter.

Loop pedal Artist.

ETHEREAL-folk-pop.

Bio

Looping diverse instrumental sounds on her synth with crystalline vocals, singer/songwriter Annabeth works in a similar folk-pop milieu as artists like Feist, Regina Spektor, and Enya. Her debut album, Extra Orchard, was picked up by French record label What a Mess! Records and she went on to tour nationally and across Europe.

Born in Harrisonburg, VA to Irish immigrant parents, Annabeth McNamara penned her first song on guitar at age 13, eventually releasing her first folk recordings on banjo as a freshman in college. While in college, she went on several tours of the West Coast, opening for bands like Paper Bird and Devil Makes Three. Before graduating, she release several more EP's: Ramblin’ Banjo Miss, Daphne's Nest, Bird and the Bee, Live in Darmstadt, an album featuring her sweetheart "The Wild Harmony", and Folks of the Dark and Still Lake with French producer "Vincent Stockholm.”

After living in France and playing Spanish festivals like St. Feliu Fest and Darnius Fest, she came home to Virginia and won the House Artist Grant, working with a large team in the nation's capital to create her album "Surprise," which charted on iTunes top 100. She then went on to found a girl-band with her back-up musicians, and they went on to successfully fund-raised their self-titled album "Larkspur" on Kickstarter and played festivals like Shensara and Floyd Yoga Jam. Inspired and empowered by crowd-funding, Annabeth began her own Patreon page with the goal to record one song per month. After two years, she has two albums in the works thanks to the direct support of her super-fans. She is currently devoted to living in harmony with nature and uncovering her authentic self, while channeling the muse in a vibrant state of flow.

past Shows

• Floyd Yoga Jam, Floyd, VA

• Flow Rivanna River Fest, Charlottesville, VA

• Hardywood Park Craft Brewery with Lobo Marino / Holy River, RVA

• The Golden Pony with The Dawn Drapes, Harrisonburg, VA

• Shensara Yoga Festival, Luray, VA

• San Feliu Fest, Spain

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Press

“Annabeth's pipes are the star of Surprise, but her powerful songwriting and sense of adventure keep things interesting from first note to last.” -Whurk Magazine

"McNamara’s soft, lilting voice floats across the speakers on the wings of her poetic lyrics, telling stories of life, love and loss... Overall, the effect creates a full and vibrant sound that holds a contemporary edge with just the right amount of imagination to pique the listener’s interest." -The Burg. For full article, click here.

"One of the latest sensations of the indie scene in the US." -Diari de Tarragona.  For Full article, click here.

"I really like [Annabeth's] use of repeated figures to sing over." -Peggy Seeger

"She writes her own music and her lyrics are laced with references to the earth, spirituality, fun, and adventure... And even when she is singing songs from the Appalachian region, her voice has a strong resemblance to Celtic superstar Loreena McKennitt." -Prescott Daily Courier. For full article, click here.

"The audience listened to the incredibly clear, high voice of an intuitive singer. Her tone is phenomenal... reminiscent of a mixture of Joni Mitchell, Alanis Morrisette and Cindy Lauper. She sings with her high-caliber voice, precise and sensitive, one with the audience. Close your eyes and enjoy." -N-Land. For full article, click here and scroll down.

To hear a live radio show at 106.1 The Corner, click play:

achievements

• Won House Artist Grant in 2014, worth $75,000 in services for her dream album.

• Charted on iTunes top 100 singer-songwriter albums for a day.

• Received two grants from Prescott College to make an album and a multi-media lyric book.

• Played pre-festival at Lockn' and Iceland Airwaves.

• Nominated in several Grammy categories, including Best New Artist and Best New Album.

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Contact

email: annabethsingssongs@gmail.com

phone: 434-373-0001 (text is best)

Or reach out via the contact page.