Ann Marie Calhoun

Bio:

Ann Marie on The Daily Show with John Stewart. Playing with Ringo, Ben Harper & The Relentless7



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The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
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Backstage with Ringo Starr


House of Blues w/ Ringo Starr and Dave Stewart


Rocking out during Steve Vai world tour


Playing with Jethro Tull


Playing with Dave Stewart (from the Eurythmics)





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"Ann Marie is a thoroughly trained, dedicated and shining musical
person. I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to have her
in my band. She faced some harrowing musical challenges with
determination, focus, confidence and respect, and she always
delivered gracefully. For a band leader and composer there is no
greater blessing. But the most captivating aspect of her playing is
how her enchanting personality emanates through her fingertips
and into the notes.

On a personal level Ann Marie is smart, charming, funny, considerate,
kind, and deeply empathetic. Her positive persona pierces any dark
cloud that it comes across. It may sound as though I'm gushing and
perhaps waxing on but the truth is, I'm just calling an ace an ace.

Oh, and she also can throw down a mean-ass happy dance.

Bursting with joy just thinking about her..."

- Steve Vai

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"Ann Marie Calhoun is one of that rare breed of musicians who
combines special skills in several musical styles and disciplines.

With her early Classical training and award-winning excellence
in American Bluegrass traditions, she brings together Folk, African
and Jazz elements with maturity and poise belying her tender years.

Unlike many of her fiddlin' friends from the Classical world, Ann
Marie has cultivated considerable improvisational abilities but still
retains her music theory and the ability to play set parts and
orchestrations. She has a great ear, is quick to learn and able to
add valuable touches to any composition and arrangement - no
matter what style of music presents itself.

Add to this that she is a swell gal! A really nice person who is
thoughtful, kind, considerate and an asset to any touring or recording
band."

- Ian Anderson, Jethro Tull
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Member Since:

June 30, 2007

Influences:

Ann Marie has had the honor to work with many great bands, some of the musicains she's worked with/performed with include:

Arethra Franklin
Ben Harper and The Relentless 7
Bon Jovi
Carla Bruni Sarkozy
Cirque du Soleil
Colbie Caillat
Damien Marley
Dave Matthews Band
Dave Stewart (The Eurythmics)
Disco Biscuits
Deepak Chopra
Foo Fighters
Ian Anderson
Jethro Tull
Josh Groban
Joan Osborne
John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin)
Joss Stone
Kantara
Mick Jagger (The Rolling Stones)
Miley Cyrus
Old School Freight Train
Ringo Starr (The Beatles)
Switchfoot
Steve Vai
The Hooters
Vusi Mahlasela
Widespread Panic
Yanni
Yonder Mountain String Band
Zucchero





Ann Marie and her Brother jamming in her living room while covering Phish's Stash. This video features a 3 minute improvised solo that showcases one style of Ann Marie's improv. ..

Ann Marie has joined Widespread Panic as a special guest many times. This is a professional video of her first appearance with the band.

Here is another video of Ann Marie Jamming with Widespread Panic. This short clip was on July 4th, 08 during the Rothbury Music Festival.

Ann Marie playing on Craig Ferguson Live with Ringo Starr

Ann Marie joined Jethro Tull as a featured guest during their 06-07 world tour. This short video of Ann Marie playing "Past Times With Good Company" was taken in Rio, Brazil.

Record Label:

WME, booking@weaponsofme.com