Encinitas, California
Singer-Songwriter, Vocalist

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"The Sweetheart of Americana"

BIOGRAPHY

Nena Anderson's debut album "Beyond the Lights," is "part Neko Case and part Billie Holiday, with a dash of Ragged Glory-era Neil Young thrown in in for good measure." (-Owl and Bear) Produced by Mike Butler, the record showcases 10 original songs that are so familiar and warm, you will think that you have heard them before, and you will want to listen to them over and over again. From the moody, minor-keyed, driving swamp blues of "Daggers," the rollicking 60's piano soul groove of "Roses & Kisses," to the catchy heartache of "I Fall In Love Too Fast," Nena proves she can write timeless songs for a modern audience.

'Beyond The Lights" named Best Album 2011 by SD Rock N Roll

"Beyond The Lights" nominated for Best Americana Album and Best Jazz Album, 2012 San Diego Music Awards

Nena's current backing band, The Mules, are: Mike Butler, guitar (the Boxmasters), Patrick McClory, bass (Alex Woodard band), and Brian "Nucci" Cantrell, drums (Jack Tempchin). The album also features pedal steel player David Berzansky (Hacienda Brothers) and Mike Feldman (Freddy & Francine) on organ and piano.

A captivating live performer, Nena has shared stages as support for such artists as Raul Malo, Dave Alvin, Dan Hicks, Switchfoot, Jolie Holland, Charlie Musselwhite, Anya Marina and Jimmie Vaughan. She has toured as June Carter with the Johnny Cash tribute band, Cash'd Out, and is also a contributing songwriter and performer for a new, collaborative project entitled For The Sender.

In addition to releasing several tracks in Europe and Asia over the last few years, Nena has earned 10 San Diego Music Award Nominations for her various musical projects.

LEVEL

professional

GENRES

Americana/Roots, Rock , Country

PUBLISHING COMPANY

Nena Anderson / Antique Rodeo BMI, I own my own publishing

Contact

Management: N/A
Publishing: American Rodeo, BMI nena@nenaanderson.com
Label: The Kalinda Record Co.
Booking: booking@nenaanderson.com

P.R.O.

BMI

INSTRUMENTS

acoustic guitar / electric guitar / vocals

INFLUENCES

LIFE, LOVE & LOSS King Cole Trio Billie Holiday Dinah Washington Louvin Brothers Ryan Adams Hank Williams George Jones Pretenders Candi Stanton The Byrds Dave Alvin Lucinda Williams X Lightnin' Hopkins Big Mama Thornton BB King Ray Charles

DAY JOB

dungbeetlecreative.com

I AM INTERESTED IN

in co writing online
in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a record deal

I WRITE:

For a living

I Also Write:
by myself
with others
for myself
for others

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music

experience >

SONG CUTS

Performed and written by Nena Anderson, Say You'll Be Mine, bossa nova song for Sony BMG Poland jazz compilation "In Love with Jazz" released feb 2008.

SONG PLACEMENTS

Webisode 2 for Keep A Breast & Ford's People's Fleet at Country Throwdown Tour http://youtu.be/EJ-nvxXGeUs Featured song: One More Entertainment Weekly TV - live Comic-Con broadcast 2011 Sundance indie film entry 2011 "Heartbreak in ? Cuts" by Teri Carson. Featured song: Daggers

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

San Diego Music Awards Nominee, best americana album (Beyond The Lights) 2012 San Diego Music Awards Nominee, best jazz album (Beyond The Lights) 2012 San Diego Music Award Nominee, best jazz artist: 2011, 2010, 2009 San Diego Music Award Nominee, best americana/country artist: 2012, 2011, 2010 San Diego Music Award Nominee, best new artist (The Neverout) : 2010 San Diego Music Award Nominee, best acoustic : 2008 2008 San Diego HAT Award Nominee, best vocalist 1998 Belly Up Tavern Battle of the Bands, 1st place

OTHER SONG OR ALBUM CREDITS

songwriter/performer - For The Sender (upcoming release) backing vocals: - Freddy & Francine, "The Forest & The Sea" - James Harman (upcoming release) - Jesse Nova (upcoming release) - Midnight Rivals (upcoming release) - Johnny Viau, "Live at Dizzy's"

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