Cheryl Branz
LIFE BACKGROUND: I was born and raised in Spokane, WA. I attended North Idaho College in Coeur d'Alene, ID on music scholarships and then transferred to the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO where I earned my vocal music minor and a journalism major. After college, I moved to California to marry my husband, Clint, and within two years we found ourselves settling back in Spokane. We share our home with our beagle, Indiana, and two stray cats that wandered into our lives, Smokey and Twofer.
MUSIC BACKGROUND: I’ve been singing all of my life (school choirs, churches, community choruses, weddings, funerals, etc.) but five years ago I realized something was missing…a guitar! So, I borrowed one from a friend and signed up for a 6 week course from the local park and rec department. After the course, I purchased my own guitar, continued with private lessons and started writing songs. I have been inspired by other female singer/songwriters such as The Indigo Girls, Jewel and Sarah McLachlan to name a few. I consider my music to be an acoustic folk/pop sound with strong clear vocals and honest lyrics.
In August of 2006, I finished my first professionally produced, cd, Disappear. The cd was recorded at Sound Logic Audio and produced by the studio's highly talented owner, John Van Houdt. I am very pleased with how the project turned out and you can read what others are saying about it by using the Guestbook link on my website.
PERFORMANCE VENUES: As a solo artist I have played large venues such as the Alaska Folk Festival and the Spokane Interstate Fair as well as smaller venues that include Auntie's Bookstore, Border’s Music and Books, Brooklyn Nights, Caterina Winery, Coldwater Creek Wine Bar, Simply Northwest, The Shop and The Symes Hotel.
MY OTHER JOB: Well, I have one. A real one. I'm the second generation owner (along with my husband) of a firm that specializes in advertising/marketing promotions. Dressed in a business suit I can look very "official" when I have to.