Song Samples:

1. 5 revolving doors
2. Sea of Cortez
3. Muriel Sweetsong
4. Desire

Biography

Shelley Barratt's Independent Contemporary Music is a mix of velvet vocals, melodies, and rhythms: Folk, Pop, Jazz, Blues, Celtic, Latin, and Rock-N-Roll with an alternative flair. Her original music is accompanied by guitar, random percussion or a cappella. Her vocals offer a rare level of intimacy to the listener, and the direction each song takes is unconventional, yet accessible. It has been said that Shelley Barratt's voice has a soothing effect. When she sings, people stop what they are doing and listen. Melodic and poetic, blending rhythms from around the world inspire harmony in living. Shelley plays rhythm guitar, using either an Ovation acoustic/electric or Samick Royale semi-hollow body, and a Djembe drum as well as classic percussion instruments and piano.

NOW
Shelley Barratt released her debut independent contemporary music album, "Origin of Flight", in 2004. The song, "5 Revolving Doors," is played regularly on college and internet radio. She is currently working, writing and playing in the Phoenix, Arizona area where collaboration and guest appearances are not uncommon... Shelley has been in bands, drummed, and sang back-up for various artists.

ROOTS
Shelley Barratt considers herself a child of the Southwest. She cant help the fact that she was actually born near a liberal arts college with historical significance back East where her parents both worked (Kent State University, OH)... then moved to Albuquerque when she was a year old, singing before she could talk. 19 years later, she made the move to Nashville where she continued what had budded in Albuquerque- the culmination of what was a 3-year stint as the lead singer for the locally and regionally-known band, Sub Culture, and the release of their independent recordings. On to Nashville, her songwriting bloomed and expanded into the many directions you hear in her music today. Live solo performances took flight during her time in California. Otherwise, Shelley has been involved in music all her life: a LIFETIME MUSICIAN indeed!