SHORT BLURB:
For the past 4 years, Julie Schurr has been performing her nitty gritty interactive style of acoustic music for LGBT and mixed audiences across the country, gaining attention from not only the community at large but also Curve, Indie-Music.com, and countless LGBT radio stations. Julies unique fusion of comedy and hard folk keeps festival and bar goers alike on the edges of their seats; each show is both brutally real and decisively different.
EXTENDED BIO:
Julie Schurr has been involved with music for nearly her whole life, performing in choral groups, orchestras, and bands. In 2007, Julie made the choice to take her solo project on the road, and has been making big impressions everywhere. Julie’s unique combination of rock, hard folk, and comedy (a mix she lovingly refers to as “indierockbitchfolk”) within her acoustic performances has gained her large followings among her primary demographics - the womens’ and LGBT communities. Her easy performance style, stunning vocals, and impressive lyrics have proven to trancend all age and gender categories, though - she is attracting fans from all conceiveable audiences.
Julie decided to take her music on the road in early 2007. Frustrated by the lack of support given to female acoustic artists in her area, she set out to find communities who would embrace her music. And she had no problem finding them. In less than a year, Julie went from playing regional showcases to being invited to national festivals and venues across the country, headlining Pride festivals nationwide, and sharing top billing with performers such as God-des and She, Michelle Malone, Eric Himan, Garrison Starr, and Jen Foster. With the backing of a rapidly expanding national (and worldwide) fan base and glowing reviews on her first album, “To Her (The Bittersweet),” Julie began working on many new music projects, including her recently released sophomore CD, “Boi In The Girls’ Room,” which includes a guest appearance by musician/rapper God-des.
Julie is currently planning her 2011 tour schedule and promoting her recently released sophomore album, Boi In The Girls Room.
Curvemag.com:
"Not like everyone else...her music, (described as indierockbitchfolk), is a mirror of our community and all that we go through. While her performances are often comical, showcasing her sense of humor, Schurr is not afraid to speak the truth. She stands as an out and proud lesbian artist.
Schurr frequently supports our community, having been involved with a number of organizations. She has headlined for the National Coalition of Lesbian Rights and taken part in Breast Cancer and AIDS fundraisers. Likewise, Schurr has been involved with National Coming Out Day, PFLAG, and several gay youth groups. Having been one on the only lesbian performers to play at James Madison University, Julie Schurr spreads awareness where ever she goes, making sure that no one else feels alone as they come to terms with their own identity...."
(full article at: http://backup.curvemag.com/Detailed/848.html)
The SeattleLesbian:
"Strikingly powerful...her gusto is palpable..."
Sarah Toce, Editor-In-Chief
The Muses' Muse
"What I like most about Schurr there is no attempt to hide how she feels, or sugar coat the truth. I really admire artists out there who are themselves and just let the chips fall where they may. Praise goes out to the artist that has the courage to show us something real and genuine beneath their veil of vanity. Schurr is one of those artists..."
Cyrus Rhodes, Entertainment Columnist
"[Julie] caught my attention right away, and never let it go. While I was doing live sound engineering, I did something I normally never do: I sat and REALLY listened to this performer rather than just mix the sound. Great clear voice, dynamic rhythm guitar playing and songs that kept me listening. A performer to watch out for."
Karen Kane, sound engineer/producer,
Michigan Womyn's Music Festival
