LORNA BRACEWELL Bio Home Bio References Programming Video and Audio Printable Press Kit External Press Kits Contact A native of the Tampa Bay area of Florida, Lorna Bracewell, 24, is a seasoned singer-songwriter with a powerful and distinctive alto voice, a fresh and timely perspective on life, and a resume that reads like that of someone twice her age: she has performed more than 1,000 engagements; she has released 5 full-length CD's on her own label, Braced Well Records; and she has toured Europe three times. Bracewell's thoughtful original songs and her fresh spins and insightful commentary on a wide variety of cover tunes have endeared her to audiences and critics alike. The St. Petersburg Times calls her "smart, funny and, quite possibly, the outspoken heir to the Ani DiFranco throne." Bracewell has also earned the respect of established artists for whom she has performed opening sets: Amy Grant described her as "a spirited young artist with a lot to say," and Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders) called her "a beautiful person and a spirited player." David Jenkins, Executive Director of Sunrise Theatre in Fort Pierce, Florida, perhaps summed her up the best. After hosting Bracewell for a co-bill with a major national artist, he described her as "a totally engaging voice, a prowess on acoustic guitar that allows her to paint with many colors, and an easy, intimate manner with her listeners. A commanding and absolutely fearless stage presence. And offstage, a total professional and a joy to work with." A member of the 2006-2008 State Touring Program of the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs A member of SouthernArtistry.org, a "Multi-disciplinary showcase of Outstanding Southern Artists" selected by the Southern Arts Federation More Detailed Bio A more detailed biographical sketch is included in Lorna Bracewell's "One-Sheet" (pdf or text only). Six Page Feature Story Read the six-page feature story published in the 2005-06 Women's Issue of Campus Activities Magazine (full color printable pdf or text only). Professional Accomplishments A concise list of professional accomplishments as a musician and as speaker (pdf or text only). Founder and Host of "On this Earth" Benefit Concert Series Lorna Bracewell is the founder and host of "On this Earth: art to inform, enlighten and empower," a unique benefit concert series with a mission. See www.onthisearth.org (new window).