Pop The Star by Anne E. DeChant

So impressive was Anne's live show aboard Olivia Cruise Lines, that a representative of Rolling Thunder Studios approached her after one performance and offered her a trip to San Diego to record a demo. Work began on that demo and before it was finished, Anne was offered a deal for full-length CD. The result: DeChant's most lush, finely crafted recording to date. "Girls and Airplanes" is produced by Andy Ackland (Dishwalla, Eagles, The Darkness, Tom Petty, Jason Mraz, Josh Stone) and the pairing of Ackland and DeChant will not only delight her fans but turn the heads of those who have been waiting to hear a voice so passionate, outspoken and profound.

Anne has performed at Lilith Fair, The White House, opened for Nora Jones, Train, Vonda Shepard, 10,000 Maniacs, Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett and Guster, to name a few. She appeared in the Vagina Monologues as Cleveland's Belkin Productions pick for celebrity guest performer, done countless radio and television performances, and logged hundreds of club dates.

In 2005 Anne was invited to be a showcase performer on Olivia Cruise Lines Eastern Carribean Cruise along with Melissa Etheridge and a host of other performers. Her political "sound-off" "Second Class Citizen" (included on "Girls and Airplanes") and Second Class Citizen T-shirts were highlighted in the August 16th, 2006 issue of The Advocate. The song and shirt deal with the issue of same-sex marriage in the United States and the relegation of same-sex couples to the status of 2nd Class Citizens under the law.

DeChant is a standout delivering brilliant performances from her long list of poignant and catchy songs. Anne's format stretches from solo/acoustic, acoustic duo and trio to full band performances. Each one is a unique experience offering her audience and venues a performance tailor made. She is a storyteller, creating characters as diverse as the landscapes in which she paints them.

Anne E. DeChant is a seasoned artist that is as gutsy as she is sensitive, as subtle as she is striking, and is poised for a position on the national stage and beyond.

Contact: Anne E. DeChant 440.487.1800 or annee@anneedechant.com

AWARDS

2007

Inducted into The Cleveland Free Times All Star Musicians Category (for musicians who have won in their category 3 times or more). First inductee into the Singer/Songwriter Category!

2005 and 2004

Best Singer/Songwriter - Scene Cleveland Music Awards

Best Female Singer/Songwriter - Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll

2002

Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Vocalist

2001

Cleveland Scene Magazine Readers Poll - Best Singer/Songwriter

Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Vocalist

Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Folk Act

2000

Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Vocalist

Cleveland Scene Magazine Readers Poll - Best Folk /Acoustic Act

1999

Fresh Tracks Band to Band Combat competition - National Runner Up

Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Vocalist

Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Folk/Americana Act

Cleveland Scene Magazine Readers Poll - Best Folk /Acoustic Act

1998

Cleveland Scene Magazine Readers Poll - Best Regional Vocalist

Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Singer/Songwriter

NOTABLE PERFORMANCES

THE BITTER END, New York, NY

CBGB's Gallery, New York, NY

BLUEBIRD CAFE, Nashville, TN-Feature Act

LILITH FAIR, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 1999

OLIVIA CRUISES 2005

122ND ANNUAL EASTER at the WHITEHOUSE, Washington, D.C., 2002

MELISSA ETHERIDGE, Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

HOUSE OF BLUES Sirius Stage- opening act for NORA JONES, Nautica Complex, Cleveland, OH

ABBEY ROAD ON THE RIVER- A Tribute to John, Paul, Ringo, and George, Nautica Complex, Cleveland, OH-2002, 2003

PRIDE EVENTS

Cleveland 2004, 2002, 2000, 1993

Cleveland Pride Committee Member 2004

Columbus 2000, 1999

Akron 2005, 2004

New York City PRE PRIDE Bryant Park, 2002

BENEFITS

American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, Hudson OH, 2006, 2005, 2004

Cleveland Outrun Ovarian Cancer 2006, 2005

Cleveland Breastfest 2001, 2000

Akron Stings of White Light, benefitting Breast Cancer Research 2007, 2006

Cleveland Breast Cancer Research Benefit, (Susan B. Komen Foundation) 2007, Beck Center, Lakewood OH

Creator, producer and performer, "Rock the Children" Benefit and silent auction to support The Cleveland Christian Home for Boys and Girls, Cleveland OH, 2003

Boys and Girls Club of America, Akron OH, 2006, 2007

SUPPORT ACTS

Opening act, Train, Agora Theatre, Cleveland, OH

Opening act, Vonda Shepard, Highland Theatre, Akron, OH

Opening act, Suzanne Vega, Odeon Concert Club, Cleveland, OH

Support act, Stevie Nicks, Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Support act, Melissa Etheridge, Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls OH

Opening act, Lisa Loeb, Columbus, OH

Opening act, 10,000 Maniacs, Columbus, OH

Opening act, Guster, Pittsburgh PA

Opening act, Joan Jett, Cleveland OH

Opening act, Edwin McCain, St. Petersburg FL

Opening act, Joan Armatrading, Cleveland OH

Opening act, Donnie Iris, Youngstown OH

FIRST NIGHT

Akron Civic Theatre, Akron OH, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006

National Anthem for CLEVELAND INDIANS, Jacobs Field, Cleveland, OH, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

THE CLEVELAND ROCKERS, Gund Arena, Cleveland OH, 1999, 2000, 2001

Wrote and debuted theme song for WNBA CLEVELAND ROCKERS, Gund Arena, Cleveland, OH

Acting role in the Broadway tour of THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, Cleveland, OH

Linda McCartney Photo Exhibit Opening; ROCK and ROLL HALL of FAME, Cleveland, OH

The Safe Schools Project: Helping fund a coalition dedicated to enabling teachers to recognize harassment, realize their legal obligations and take appropriate action to protect students, Toledo OH, 2006

Salisbury School Gay and Lesbian Alliance Summit, New Hope PA, 2006

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