*bernadette*

... is taking the stage by storm with her vibrant musical presence, unique vocal sound and a flower in her hair. She is described as 'Soulful Angst- Bonnie Raitt meets Courtney Love'. *bernadette* writes heartfelt, sultry songs that encapsulates the essence of San Francisco's timeless sound with a 60's sensibility and authentic purity. 

Hailing from San Francisco, *bernadette* has played the Grand Rooms of San Francisco- The Fillmore, Great American Music Hall, Independent, Slim's, Bottom of the Hill, Café Du Nord and festivals around the Bay, playing across the United States as well as touring Europe. Backed by co-conspirateur, Garrin Benfield on guitar, the two harmonize and play together akin to Gillian Welch & David Rawlings but with a brutally honest, soul-bearing live performance. With the tightest, in-the-pocket rhythm section, D. Shani Johnson on drums and Pete Canton on Bass, Shoshana Dimona grooves on keys, Alan Williams textures with trombone, and the angelic sounds of Mayumi Urgino on Violin and Sonia Deninzon on cello, together, create a beautiful and haunting soundscape that brings these seasoned players together in depth, form and musical brilliance.

*bernadette* has been joined on stage with touring greats, Garrin Benfield, Brett Dennen, RadioActive, Manas of Spearhead, James Nash of The Waybacks, Jon Krimstock of Lauren Hill, Kim Manning of George Clinton's P-Funk Allstars, Gabby La La of Les Claypool's band, Chris Haugen, Dave Brogan of ALO, Veronica Klaus and many more. She is the visionary and one of the founding members of WomenROCK.

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