IN A NUTSHELL
Maia Sharp wears many hats. She has had her songs recorded by The Dixie Chicks, Bonnie Raitt, Trisha Yearwood, Keb’ Mo’, Cher, Edwin McCain, David Wilcox, Art Garfunkel, Lizz Wright, Paul Carrack, Lisa Loeb and many more. She produced Edwin McCain's last album Mercy Bound (429 Records) and most recently two songs for Art Garfunkel's retrospective double album The Singer (Sony). And through it all, Maia has continued to record her own albums. She has six solo releases and one collaborative project with Art Garfunkel and Buddy Mondlock that have all been critically acclaimed and enthusiastically embraced by press and radio. Each release has led to extensive touring throughout the US and UK and appearances on Mountain Stage, Acoustic Cafe, World Cafe, NPR's "All Things Considered," CBS Early Morning and the Today Show to name a few. Her latest album The Dash Between the Dates (eOne) is available now everywhere including Amazon and iTunes.
GARRISON STARR
Garrison Starr is a singer, songwriter and record producer based in Los Angeles. Her latest musical release, The Forgotten Street was released in 2014. Starr released the single, “Put Your Weapon Down,” prior to the release of the EP, “What If There is No Destination” (Spring 2017). Starr has released 15 albums as a solo artist.
Known for her vibrant and impassioned and live performances, Starr’s shows have been described as “marrying pop smarts and Americana grit with a voice of remarkable power and clarity”(gomemphis.com 2012).
Starr is a full time songwriter in Los Angeles whose songs have been featured on numerous TV shows and commercials. She regularly collaborates with various artists on projects and has found great success in the sync world.
In 2016, Starr collaborated with long time friend, Margaret Cho, and produced “American Myth.” Starr co-wrote, played guitar and sang on the record. The album was nominated for a Grammy in the Comedy category.
Garrison's love for truth-telling, good whiskey and human connection has made her a darling of the singer-songwriter world.