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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]
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]