VANESSA HANDRICK: A Letter Home to You

Vanessa Handrick

A Letter Home to You

© 2000 Vanessa Handrick

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hard rock with a female pop edge

tracks

1 Insane
2 That Way
3 Our Resignation
4 All the Answers
5 Breathe
6 Not the One
7 Broken Wing
8 Horrible Me
9 Sentimental
10 I Break Down

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Vanessa Handrick provides hard rock with a female pop edge on "A Letter Home to You".

There is a passionate and alluring quality that Vanessa Handrick brings to her brand of today's progressive rock. Vanessa's music not only provides compelling lyrics, but driving electronic grooves, along with creative and interesting melodies that stay with the listener.

Vanessa Handrick's live, full band performances pull the audience in with her energy and intensity, creating an experience that connects her with the audience every time.

Vanessa began singing at the age of seven. Shortly thereafter, she left her parents behind in Houston, Texas and Vanessa moved to New York City. While performing in several off-broadway shows in New York, Vanessa lived with a nanny who previously worked for Rolling Stone magazine and was a rock music enthusiast. Vanessa was soon introduced to her earliest influences, including The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart and Alice Cooper. Although Vanessa has ventured off into her own musical styles since then, those early influences lead her from Broadway to rock.

In 1994 Vanessa headed to Nashville to attend college at Belmont University and was soon asked to sing on the Grand Ole Opry. While in college, Vanessa began writing and recording her own music. Meeting up with a new community of musicians, she formed a band called Daisy Chain. For two years Vanessa was the lead singer of the Southeast based band, traveling and playing around the US, including several regional festivals such as the Midwest Regional Music Festival in St. Louis, and the NEA Extravaganza in Nashville. Vanessa also wrote and recorded several EP releases with Daisy Chain.

In 1998 Vanessa wrote, recorded, and released her first solo EP, "Vanessa Handrick". The EP was produced by Grey Garner (of the Capitol Records band Lackey) and has received much attention in both the Southeast and New York City areas. The track "Not the One" has received national radio air play in several markets, and was used to promote Polo Jeans Co. Ralph Lauren in a national radio commercial and in-store video promotion. Music by Vanessa Handrick has also been featured on the WB hit TV show "Dawson's Creek".

In 1998 Vanessa was a finalist in the DiscMakers New York IMWS (Independent Music World Series), a competition and showcase of regional unsigned artists and bands at Tramp's in NYC. Vanessa was also a featured artist at the Digital Club Festival in New York City in 1999. Most recently, Vanessa was #1 on the Billboard Talent Net Web Radio Chart, where she has continued to remain on the chart and was also featured as "artist of the week".

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  • Horrible Me! Never
    author: J Alastair Howarth

    She is an original songwriter. But if you must well then Pat Benatar with a small dash of Cher and some Alannah Myles. Horrible Me is a strange catchy song. All the Answers and That Way are next 2 best tracks. This is no serious hard rock. My phrase is AOR with VERY clever words and great Guitar Work (Grey Garner her other half).

  • I Love This CD!!!!
    author: Dave Carnes

    I bought this CD a year ago.....I overlooked writing my review...well, a year later and I'm still listening a lot! I hope to hear more tunes from Vanessa someday...She is really good, and this CD ROCKS!

  • Awesome!
    author: Alisha E.

    The cd is awesome! I was really impressed. The type of music isn't really what I listen too, but knowing Vanessa from my childhood I had to give it a try and I am sooo glad that I did. I could relate to just about each song! Keep up the good work V!

  • The best female vocalist I have heard to date!
    author: Charlene Massey

    I've been around the block a few times, so I can easily say that this lady goes beyond the best of the best. From the first song to the last, she hooks you and pulls you in with her exceptional voice and lyrics. She just blows me away!

  • Voice of a Siren... Majestic!
    author: John S. Houston, Tx

    This Album (A Letter Home to You) by Vanessa Handrick is phenominal!!! Her passion, musical style, voice, and talent is intreging to the core. Having seen Vanessa perform on stage and then listening to her album, one word comes to my mind... Majestic! This artist delivers a grand performance and her album relects the truth that this Artist has "the Voice of a Beautiful Siren!"

  • The Best Ever
    author: Another Clmb Dancer

    This Cd Kicks Butt. ClMB recently did a performance to the song Insane with her singing live and it was absoulutely AWESOME!!!!!!! GO VANESSA!!!!!!!

  • Upbeat music, enjoyed by all ages.
    author: Karen Craig,one Of Her #1 Fans

    You can actually feel what she put into her music so well that some songs made me have tears. I'm in my early 40's and love the music so much. All ages can enjoy what she put in this cd. She's #1 and I am behind her all the way!!

  • Awesome! Addictive!
    author: Huge And Loyal Fan

    V's new CD ROCKS! This is the best I've heard from her! I listen to it over and over and over and over and never grow tired of it. The newest tracks are outstanding and show off her amazing abilities as an artist. The diversity among the tracks is testament to her talent as a song writer, singer and performer. I used to think that the previous cd, V, was chock-full of hits, but this one overflows! I would be hard pressed to choose a favorite.

  • Great Music!!
    author: Spring

    Vanessa's music has its own distictive sound with tremendous commercial appeal. Its powerful, passionate, and fun. Her voice and songs rock with catchy melodic hooks that remain with you long after you've listened to them. This is a great CD...Spread the word!

  • VANESSA KICKS POP MUSIC'S BUTT!!!
    author: Clmb Dancer

    Vanessa is awesome!!! The cd is awesome!!! Her recent performance with Clear Lake Metropolitan Ballet was a smashing success!!! The cd is well worth the money. Once you get it you won't stop singing!!! GO VANESSA!

  • This chick rocks
    author: Matthew

    Wow...I have to admit I got this cd because Vanessa looks hot on the cover of her album... But I have to say that regardless of her looks, this cd is awesome! I normally listen to harder stuff, and was a little tentative about buying a female artist since there aren't many doing the kind of music I like these days. But after the first song, I was like, YES!!! Finally a female artist that actually rocks.. Thank you Vanessa for putting your awesome vocals in front of music that has some power...very refreshing to hear....Matthew

  • Passionate lyrics with a resume' of Ms. Handrick's relationships
    author: Kathy Fisher

    Any song on this CD could be a hit. They are all potential star material. It's hard to choose a favorite, because they are all so special. My friends and I have worn this CD out and are begging for more from this artist. Outstanding!!!! If she doesn't get recognition for this CD, something is wrong with the system!

  • I can't stop singing!
    author: Big Fan

    The music is so compelling. I find myself singing it everywhere...with or without the CD! Insane will haunt me for the rest of my life. Not the One has the makings of a BIG hit! Go, Vanessa!! You really know how to make music. All my friends and family will receive this CD for Christmas!!

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