Brigitte DeMeyer is an American singer-songwriter. Her music has Americana, blues, folk, country and gospel-music influences. She is known for her "spicy vocal delivery".

Early life and education

DeMeyer grew up in

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, where she attended

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. She earned a degree in International Relations from

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in 1986.

Career

DeMeyer started her musical career in San Diego and was mentored by long-time San Diego musician Steve Poltz as well as

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' singer and guitarist Joey Harris. Before going solo, she was a member of the Pink Expectations and of

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's Syndicate of Soul band. She has opened for acts such as

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, and

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. Since 2001, she has released six solo albums. Her 2014 album, ''Savannah Road'', was inspired by

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and has received attention on SiriusXM's Outlaw Country channel. In January 2017, she released ''Mockingbird Soul'', a duet album with singer-guitarist Will Kimbrough.

Personal life

DeMeyer is married and has a son. She lived in San Francisco from 1986 until 2010, when she moved to

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Discography

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External links

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