Gwendolyn (singer)
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Gwendolyn Sanford is an American singer-songwriter who was born in Philadelphia and raised in Sierra Madre, California. Her work, and the appreciation of it, reflects the continuing popularity of independent recording artists who eschew the pursuit of commercial success associated with major record labels in favor of local and internet-based distribution of their music. Gwendolyn's musical influences include Syd Barrett, Nick Drake, Incredible String Band, The Moore Brothers, Dolly Parton, and Bob Dylan. LA Weekly has described her live performances to be "like a Renaissance Fair being held on Mars."
In addition to her solo works, Gwendolyn has recorded four albums of children's music as "Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang".
Contents
Discography
Solo
To date, Gwendolyn has recorded four solo albums
- Ultrasounds (2000)
- Dew (2003)
- Lower Mill Road (2007)
- Bright Light (2011)
Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang
Gwendolyn has released four children's albums as "Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang":
- Gwendolyn and the Good Time Gang (2003)
- Tis The Season To Be Rockin (2004)
- Get Up And Dance! (2007)
- "Clap Your Hands" (2010)
And a live concert DVD
- Live In Grandma's Living Room! (2005)
The "Good Time Gang" performs for children's events, mainly in California.
Affiliates
Musicians in Gwendolyn's live band include:
- Douglas Lee (glass harmonica)
- Brandon Jay (drums, found percussion)
- Robert Petersen (upright bass)
- Scott Doherty (piano, electric guitar, banjo)
- Roger Park (pedal steel)
Musicians Gwendolyn has worked with include:
- Smokey Hormel
- Ralph Carney
- Joey Waronker
- Don Fleming
- Ben Vaughn
- John McCusker
- Ethan Allen
- Tony Gilkyson
Film, TV and stage
Gwendolyn, Brandon Jay and Scott Doherty compose music for Netflix's original series Orange Is the New Black. Prior, Gwendolyn and Brandon Jay composed the score for Weeds Seasons 2-8. At least two different versions of Gwendolyn's song "Freedom of the Heart (Ooodily, Ooodily)" are prominently featured in Mike White's 2000 film Chuck & Buck. Currently writing music and lyrics for Romy and Michele's High School Reunion the musical.
Awards
In 2007, she received an award BMI for her work on the TV show Weeds.
In 2003, Gwendolyn was recognized at LA Weekly Music Awards as the Best New Genre/Uncategorizable Artist. Also in 2003, Gwendolyn won KFPK radio's The Music Never Stops #1 Album of the Year" award for Dew[citation needed] and Amoeba Music named Gwendolyn as their "Homegrown Artist Pick".
Acting career
According to the Internet Movie Database, Gwendolyn appeared in the television series Sherman Oaks, playing "Peace" in Episode 2.17: "The Shot Heard Round the Valley", aired on November 24, 1996.
