Trish Murphy is an American singer-songwriter, based in

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, United States. She appeared in the

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twice and has released four records.

Music career

Trish Murphy grew up in

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, the daughter of a struggling musician and songwriter. After earning a

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in philosophy at the

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, she formed a duo—Trish and Darin—with her brother

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and performed in Houston for several years in the early 1990s. In 1996, Murphy relocated to Austin, releasing her recording ''Crooked Mile'' independently in 1997. In 1998 and 1999, Murphy performed as part of the

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tour. Murphy released the recording, ''Rubies on the Lawn'' on Doolittle/

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in 1999. A live recording, ''Captured'' was released independently in 2001. Murphy has performed twice at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. Murphy made her 2005 record release, ''Girls Get In Free'' following a sabbatical from performing and a period of personal difficulties. This record's CD release party benefitted ''GENAustin'', a non-profit outreach program that helps middle-school-aged girls develop strong

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. Murphy is also a member of GENAustin's Board of Directors. Murphy performs solo, with her rock band and as part of a 1950s-today music

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, ''SKYROCKET!''. Murphy also teaches Italian cooking at Austin's Central Market. In 2008, Murphy appeared alongside her brother and

Johnny Goudie John Charles Goudie (born October 14, 1968, Coral Gables, Florida) is a Cuban-American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumental musician, record producer, actor, and podcaster based in Austin, Texas. Over his five-decade career, he has received ...

, as a

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in the movie ''A Very Bad Day''.

Discography

*''Yes, We're Open'' (with Darin Murphy), Rehab Records, 1991 *''Tongue & Groove'' (with Darin Murphy), Rehab Records, 1993 *''Crooked Mile'', Rhythmic Records, 1998 *''Rubies on the Lawn'', Doolittle/

, 1999 *''Captured'',

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, 2001 *''Girls Get In Free'',

Valley Entertainment Valley Entertainment is an American independent record label and music distributor based in New York City, United States. The company was founded in 1994 by Barney Cohen and Jon Birge. In 2001, it acquired the prestigious back catalogue of space, ...

, 2005

References

External links

Official Trish Murphy site, includes photos, songs and recipes Trish Murphy article on the official Lillith Fair siteGENAustin website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Murphy, Trish Year of birth missing (living people) American women singers Musicians from Austin, Texas University of Dallas alumni Mercury Records artists Living people 21st-century American women

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