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Allette Brooks is a driven, passionate singer-songwriter who's breaking the rules and grinning. She has released three self-produced CDs in five years. She's a classically trained vocalist now singing acoustic folk. She didn't pick up her instrument of choice, a guitar, until she was studying ecology in Botswana as a college junior. She played until her fingers bled and then jumped into national touring four years later, winning fans from Astoria, OR., to Brunswick, ME. Allette's performance style has been described as both "in your face" and "disarmingly relaxed." Her newest CD, "Swim With Me" will be released Dec. 1, 2001. In the title track, the avid swimmer paints a longing, nearly mystical invitation using underwater imagery and experiences in rocky river canyons. The CD will also include "Rolling Blackout," social and ecological commentary about our excessive use of energy; "Same Room," which gives voice to the fear and isolation of a child immigrant; an ode to Midwestern fireflies and the loss of wonder; and a piece written in the Okavango Delta in Botswana that has been an interactive hit with live audiences. Allette's deft touch and wit leaves listeners laughing at themselves and our species, while appreciating her skill on the strings. A student of human biology, she recognizes the complexity of environmental/social issues. She focuses on raising awareness rather than preaching solutions. Although, she says, "Being a folk artist, as opposed to being a mainstream pop artist, is inherently political. It's a choice to relate to people on a different level, to be really honest, and to be yourself." Her audiences respond with delight to that honesty, as well as her strong stage presence, intelligence, sarcastic wit and clear love of her art and theater. In an average show, audience members vote, sing, and take a quiz or two. A perfectionist, Allette has produced her own CDs, choosing the artistic integrity and freedom over security--and giving herself the time to get each track just right. Check out the artist's website: http://www.allettebrooks.com Track List: 1. Swim With Me 2. Share 3. Driving 4. Never Was 5. Rolling Blackout 6. Refuge 7. Fireflies 8. Same Room 9. Ice Age 10. Loverly 11. Okavango 12. X Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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