Anne Heaton

Anne Heaton grew up in Chicago, lived in New York and now lives in Somerville, MA, the home of Q Division Studios, which -- only a bike ride away from her home -- is where she now records most of her music including her sophomore release “Give In” produced by Mike Denneen (Aimee Mann and Fountains of Wayne). Both “Give In” (released on Q Division Records) and Heaton’s independent debut album “Black Notebook” received national critical acclaim. Performing Songwriter Magazine chose “Black Notebook” as a Top DIY Pick describing the album as “lush, sweet, funny and sorrowful” while The Washington Post called “Give In” “tender, amusing, barbed, and spiritual.” Also known for the infectious energy of her live performances -- “a natural performer [with] a rich, soaring voice” (The Seattle Times), Heaton toured behind both of these releases from 2001-2006 playing acoustic venues, coffeehouses, outdoor theaters, rock clubs, and festivals throughout the US. In 2005, Anne won Soul City Cafe, a national competition of live performances and online voting to choose Jewel’s opener for her West Coast Tour. In addition to Jewel’s tour, Anne also toured as an opening act for Melissa Ferrick and HEM as well as opened for/performed with Jill Sobule, The Pernice Brothers, Jennifer Kimball, Jonatha Brooke, and Edie Carey.

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