Anne E. DeChant

Anne E. DeChant Bio

Anne E. DeChant first caught the attention of local music fans as the charismatic frontwoman of Odd Girl Out, showcasing her astute, socially aware songs. Following the band's breakup, she went on to a busy solo career, producing four CDs, including her rock-oriented debut, "Effort of the Spin", the introspective "Something of the Soul", intimate storytellers CD, "Live, An Evening with Anne E. DeChant" and the sparkling, tuneful "Pop the Star". This last is produced by Don Dixon whose resume includes producing, writing and performing credits with R.E.M., Hootie and the Blowfish, The Counting Crows, Joe Cocker, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Marti Jones, The Smithereens and Marshall Crenshaw.

Anne, 5-time winner of Cleveland's Best Singer Songwriter award (Cleveland's Scene Magazine), and 2007 inductee into The Cleveland Free Times Magazine's All Star Musician Category, completed her fifth album, "Girls and Airplanes" at Rolling Thunder Studios in San Diego. So impressive was Anne's live show aboard Olivia Cruise Lines, that a representative of Rolling Thunder Studios approached her and offered her a trip to San Diego to record a demo. Work began on that demo and before it was finished, Anne was offered a production deal for full-length CD. The result: DeChant's most lush, finely crafted recording to date. "Girls and Airplanes" is produced by Andy Ackland (Entertainment Tonight, Dishwalla, The Eagles, The Darkness, Tom Petty, Jason Mraz, Josh Stone).

Anne is set to release her sixth CD, in the fall of 2011.

Anne has performed at Lilith Fair, The White House, opened for Nora Jones, Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett, Train, Vonda Shepard, 10,000 Maniacs, and Guster, to name a few. She appeared in the Vagina Monologues as Cleveland's Belkin Productions pick for celebrity guest performer, done countless radio and television performances, and logged hundreds of club dates.

DeChant is a standout delivering brilliant performances from her long list of poignant, melodic songs. Anne's format stretches from solo/acoustic, acoustic duo and trio to full band performances. Each one is a unique experience offering her audience and venues a performance tailor made. She is a storyteller, creating characters as diverse as the landscapes in which she paints them.

Anne E. currently resides in Nashville TN.

Anne E. DeChant is a seasoned artist that is as gutsy as she is sensitive, as subtle as she is striking, and is poised for a position on the national stage and beyond.

AWARDS

2007
Scene Magazine’s (Best of Cleveland) Best Singer Songwriter 2007
First inductee into the Singer/Songwriter Category for the 1st class of The Cleveland Free Times All Star Musicians (recognition of musicians who have won in their category 3 times or more; Anne has won each of the seven times nominated)

2005 and 2004
Best Singer/Songwriter - Scene Cleveland Music Awards
Best Female Singer/Songwriter - Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll

2002
Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Vocalist

2001
Cleveland Scene Magazine Readers Poll - Best Singer/Songwriter
Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Vocalist
Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Folk Act

2000
Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Vocalist
Cleveland Scene Magazine Readers Poll - Best Folk /Acoustic Act

1999
Fresh Tracks Band to Band Combat competition - National Runner Up
Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Vocalist
Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Folk/Americana Act
Cleveland Scene Magazine Readers Poll - Best Folk /Acoustic Act

1998
Cleveland Scene Magazine Readers Poll - Best Regional Vocalist
Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Singer/Songwriter

NOTABLE PERFORMANCES

LILITH FAIR, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 1999

122ND ANNUAL EASTER at the WHITEHOUSE, Washington, D.C., 2002

THE BITTER END, New York, NY

CBGB's Gallery, New York, NY

BLUEBIRD CAFE, Nashville, TN-Feature Act

OLIVIA CRUISES 2005

MELISSA ETHERIDGE, Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

HOUSE OF BLUES Sirius Stage- opening act for NORA JONES, Nautica Complex, Cleveland, OH

NATIONAL ANTHEM FOR THE CLEVELAND INDIANS, Jacobs Field, Cleveland, OH, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
THE CLEVELAND ROCKERS, Gund Arena, Cleveland OH, 1999, 2000, 2001
Wrote and debuted theme song for WNBA CLEVELAND ROCKERS, Gund Arena, Cleveland, OH

ACTING role in the Broadway tour of THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, Cleveland, OH

LINDA MCCARTNEY Photo Exhibit Opening; ROCK and ROLL HALL of FAME, Cleveland, OH

THE SAFE SCHOOLS PROJECT, Helping fund a coalition dedicated to enabling teachers to recognize harassment, realize their legal obligations and take appropriate action to protect students, Toledo OH, 2006
Salisbury School Gay and Lesbian Alliance Summit, New Hope PA, 2006
Contact: Anne E. DeChant 440.487.1800 or annee@anneedechant.com

SUPPORT ACTS

Opening act, Nora Jones, Scene Pavillion, Cleveland OH
Opening ac