| Performer / Band Name |
Kerry Getz
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals |
| Original / Cover Material |
Original Songs |
| Musical Influences |
The Beatles, Motown, Blind Faith and Cream,
Buffalo Springfield and CSNY, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne,
Bob Marley, Simon and Garfunkel, Shawn Colvin, Sheryl
Crow, Ani DiFranco, Sara McLachlan, Dar Williams |
| History of Performer / Band |
The comment you hear most often about Kerry
Getz is that she has it all. With a voice that the Los
Angeles Times says "hits with persuasive force or
dances with nuanced delicacy", coupled with an extraordinary
signature guitar style, a gift for songwriting that transcends
words and music, and a warm and captivating stage presence,
she is considered one of the most promising performers
on the rise.
She grew up being entranced by her older brother's
record collection. The Beatles, Motown, Blind Faith
and Cream, Buffalo Springfield and CSNY, Joni Mitchell,
Jackson Browne, Bob Marley, Simon and Garfunkel. When
that same brother received a guitar for Christmas, her
fate was sealed. She spent countless hours locked in
her room with his guitar, teaching herself to play.
Deciphering melodies and song structures, dissecting
lyrics and vocal performances. And writing songs. Heartachingly
honest songs.
In 1997, she released her debut album Apollo to critical
acclaim. The Los Angeles Times named it one of the best
local releases of the year, later revising that review
to single out the record as one of the best of the decade.
In 2001, she released her CD "Live at the Galaxy".
Live and stripped down. On a stage, just her and her
guitar. Fearless and vulnerable. Passionate. Real.
Kerry has just released her latest CD "little
victory" to rave reviews. The Orange County Register
writes "Little Victory," is the most powerful
collection of its kind since Mann's "Bachelor No.
2" was released in 2000". And the OC Weekly
calls it "superb". Garnering airplay across
the country during a very competitive time for radio,
"little victory" has an independent spirit
that refuses to be ignored. It's clear that Getz has
grown tremendously as an artist and the record seems
destined to make a definite impact.
"Getz is long overdue for the national platform
she deserves."
- The Los Angeles Times |
| Press Reviews / Credits |
"We've written reams about how Kerry
Getz has everything it takes to light up the world of
Lilith Fair. Getz is long overdue for the national platform
she deserves. If 'Apollo' gets the blessings of the adult
alternative-radio gods, Kerry Getz will be one of the
format's new heroines. One of the best local releases
of the decade!" THE LOS ANGELES TIMES"Custom
made for adult rock radio" ALBUM NETWORK"One
of the best DIY records of 1997" PERFORMING SONGWRITER"A
one-woman Lilith Fair" OC WEEKLY' |
| Albums / Where Available |
'Apollo' released 1997, 'Live at the Galaxy'
released 2001 |
= Music samples available for download