Penny Framstad
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Penny Framstad | |
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| Born | Penny Rae Framstad Santa Cruz, California, United States |
| Other names | Penny Lane
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| Children | 1 |
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| Years active | 1980–present |
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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]
Early life and career[edit]
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[edit]
- Dance Moms (Lifetime TV Series) 2012 - Episode: 8 - Season 2 - (songwriter: I Think I Like You)[14]
- Scrubs (TV Series) 2007 - (songwriter/performer: The Heart Has a Mind Of Its Own)[15]
- The Office (US TV Series) 2007 - (songwriter/performer: The Heart Has a Mind Of Its Own)[16]
- Dawson’s Creek 2005 - (songwriter/performer: Holdin’ On)[17]
- White Chicks (Sony Pictures Film) 2004 - Why, Why, Why - (songwriter/performer)[16]
- Summerland (TV Series) 2004 - Episode 9 - Season 1 (songwriter/performer: Paint the Sky)[18]
- The Real World Paris (MTV Reality TV) 2003 - Episode 13 - (songwriter/performer: Moth to a Flame”)[19]
- The Real World Chicago (MTV Reality TV) 2002 - Episode 1123 - (songwriter/performer: We’d Only Break Each Others Hearts)[20]
- Roswell (TV Series) 2001 - Episode 16 - Season 2 (songwriter/performer: I’ll Never Be the Same)[21]
- Providence (TV series) 2000 - Episode 11 - Season 2 (2000) (songwriter/performer: Nothing to Hide) - Episode 13 - Season 2 (2000) - (songwriter/performer: I’ll Never Be the Same)[22]
- 10 Things I Hate About You (Touchstone Film/Soundtrack) 1999 -Even Angels Fall - (songwriter)[14]
References[edit]
- ^ "Breaking Out: Three Up and Comers Showcase at the Catalyst Santa Cruz sentinel, Page 50, March 23, 1996
- ^ "ASCAP Quiet on the Set" LA Weekly, Page 104, November 19, 1998
- ^ "Music" Santa Cruz Sentinel, Page 46, June 28, 1996
- ^ "Live Music" LA Times, Page 365, January 23, 2000
- ^ "Live Music" SF Examiner, Page 26, June 6, 1998
- ^ "Eula Mae Framstad Obituary". Modesto Bee. September 23, 2009. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ "Back from LA: TV Songwriter Comes Home to Soquel by Laila Barakat". Patch. December 20, 2012. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ "Billboard Magazine Airplay charts - Jessica Riddle - Even Angels Fall".
- ^ "RIAA certification of Gold Record".
- ^ "ASCAP Title Search Fly Away written by Penny Framstad and Sara Wasserman".
- ^ "Santa Cruz County Stories: Veteran singer/songwriter ready to take on the role of mentor".
- ^ "Pop Start - Good Times Santa Cruz". 18 November 2015.
- ^ "Musician's Institute Hollywood, CA".
- ^ a b Pop Start
- ^ "Artist Penny Framstad's CD Release Party". KZSC Radio. November 7, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ a b Patch
- ^ "Dawson's Creek Soundtrack". What Song.
- ^ KZSC
- ^ "The Real World Soundtrack". Ringos track.
- ^ "Singer/songwriter returns to Santa Cruz with Penny"s Pop Academy by Wallace Baine". Santa Cruz Sentinel. November 6, 2013. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ "Contemporary, Progressive, and Crossover Female Vocalists". Musical Discoveries. March 5, 2000. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
- ^ Musical Discoveries