Albuquerque, New Mexico
41 Years Old
Singer-Songwriter, Songwriter, Vocalist

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"Her laughter sends us into the abyss of abundance"

BIOGRAPHY

Shelley Barratt is an artist, writer, singer, and songwriter out of Albuquerque, New Mexico writing unique songs that have piqued the interest of dancers, authors and visionaries. Shelley has performed at festivals, for minor league sports and state fairs, and at venues from Nashville to San Jose. She has hosted acoustic and women’s showcases, and created music for modern dance, special occasions and visual media. Shelley’s music has been nominated for and received awards or honorable mention in songwriting contests, and she has collaborated with recording artists signed to indie and major record labels.

Shelley is a "Jill of All Trades" with a penchant for high-tech and creative business ventures, and she is always working with projects such as the new incarnation of Strawberry Zots; her band, 5 Revolving Doors (“5RD”); and her writing site, ofproductions.com, a nice side addition to Shelley's music as it delves deeper into her lyrical content.

WRITING with part instinct and part intuition, Shelley’s songs draw comparisons from Joni Mitchell to Madonna, Loreena McKennitt to Dan Fogelberg, The Eagles to Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow to Peter Gabriel. "Good groove. Cool imagery, theme," –Billboard; “The powerful combination musically and lyrically creates a sound that is truly unique and refreshing. Barratt’s music provides a breath of fresh air,” –GoGirls Music; "Shelley's music has merit overall but what makes her distinct is her songwriting… catchy rock-pop-folk tunes… blissful… rhythmic… curious,” –IMG Music; “I am enjoying the CD and hope to see more of your work on the market soon. All the best,” –Terry Brooks, Author; “You sing with your heart. Nothing under the heavens can stop that,” –Henderson Jones, Filmmaker.

LEVEL

semi-pro

GENRES

Rock , Americana/Roots, Singer/Songwriter

PUBLISHING COMPANY

Shelley Barratt, I own my own publishing

Contact

Management: shelleyb@shelleybarratt.com
Publishing: shelleyb@shelleybarratt.com
Label: shelleyb@shelleybarratt.com
Music Supervisor: shelleyb@shelleybarratt.com
Booking: shelleyb@shelleybarratt.com
Administrative: shelleyb@shelleybarratt.com

P.R.O.

BMI

INSTRUMENTS

acoustic guitar / electric guitar / keyboard / percussion / piano / synthesizers / tambourine / vocals

INFLUENCES

Peter Gabriel, Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, Matchbox 20, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles

DAY JOB

HR Manager, Executive Administrator

I AM INTERESTED IN

in co writing in person
in pitching songs to artist
in getting a record deal
in getting a publishing deal

I WRITE:

For a living

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

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music

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SONG PLACEMENTS

Featured on February Cinemasounds, 2009; Signed with Rescue Records for music licensing, 2008

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

"Underground" (5 Revolving Doors) Top 5 USA Today song contest 2010 "Ballast a Ship" (5 Revolving Doors) Music video released in the Spring, 2010 "Ballast a Ship" (5 Revolving Doors) received "Runner Up" in the December round of the Song of the Year song and lyric competition, 2009 Shelley Barratt (& 5 Revolving Doors) featured as the GoGirls Elite Artist of the Week August 17-21, 2009 "Everything I Need" (Reynolds, Barratt) received "Honorable Mention" for the 16th Annual Billboard World Songwriting Contest, 2009 "Goodbye" (Muriel Sweetsong) featured in movie theatres across the country as part of February Cinemasounds, 2009 Nominated in the the First Annual Fame Games Effigy Awards, 2008 Shelley's album, Origin of Flight, was signed to Rescue Records for music licensing, 2008 The Shelley Barratt Band performed at Hyperactive Music Festival 3, at One Up in Albuquerque, 2008 "Muriel Sweetsong" was chosen as a 'Reviewers Pick' in the ongoing Fame Games, "the most listened to indie radio program in the world" 2008 The Shelley Barratt Band performed a 3-hour set for Opening Day at EXPO New Mexico in Albuquerque, 2007 Shelley performed at the Hyperactive Music Festival 2 in Albuquerque, 2007 Shelley performed for the GoGirls Music Showcase at Folk Alliance in Memphis, 2007, and was invited to Invasion of the GoGirls at SXSW, 2007 "5 Revolving Doors" received "Honorable Mention" for the 13th Annual Billboard World Songwriting Contest, 2005

OTHER SONG OR ALBUM CREDITS

Seed Time, 1990 (with Sub Culture)

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