Penny Framstad

American singer-songwriter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Penny Rae Framstad is an American singer and songwriter whose musical style has been generally classified as pop, rock, and singer/songwriter influences. She has shared the stage with The Doobie Brothers, Sixpence None the Richer, and Matt Nathanson, among others[1][2][3] and has performed at the House of Blues, The Viper Room, The Catalyst, and the Sweetwater Saloon, among other venues.[4][5]

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Penny Framstad
Born
Penny Rae Framstad

Santa Cruz, California, United States
Other names
Penny Lane
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • songwriting teacher
Children1
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active1980–present
Labels
  • Java
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Early life and career

Framstad was born in Santa Cruz, California to parents Raymond and Eula (née McCoy) Framstad.[6][7]

She co-wrote, Even Angels Fall, (Kim Bullard, Tom Whitlock, Jessica Riddle) recorded by Jessica Riddle on Hollywood Records appeared in the film, 10 Things I Hate About You, and on the soundtrack, earning her a gold record for album sales of over 500,000 copies. Even Angels Fall, reached #27 on Billboard Adult Pop Songs airplay chart and remained on the chart for 12 weeks.[8][9]"Fly Away" recorded as a duet by Sara Wasserman and Aaron Neville (written by Penny Framstad and Sara Wasserman) was released in June, 2009 on "That Other Label".[10]

Penny Framstad Pop Academy

Framstad launched the Penny Framstad Pop Academy in Los Angeles, CA in 2001 with a focus on songwriting, guitar, piano, live stage performance, and music business classes.[11][12]

Musician's Institute

Framstad taught music classes at The Musician's Institute in Hollywood, California during 2016-2017. She specialized in artist development, teaching classes such as, The Song, and The Show, as well as coaching singers in private vocal and songwriting sessions for MI's Independent Artist Program.[13]

Filmography

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Gold Record for Even Angels Fall in the film 10 Things I Hate About You

References

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