Julie Sanderson

There's something about a sensitive, passionate and down-to-earth songwriter like Jullie Sanderson that makes her unique among the endless landscape of 90's folk artists. It's probably her ability to pen tales of longing, jealousy and displacement that pull no punches. Her soulful narratives mirror the well crafted songs of one who grew up listening to such varied styles as Broadway show tunes, Joni Mitchell, and the Beatles.

Hiding from things has never been an option for Sanderson, boldly striking out to London in 1987 to write and record her own songs. During her stay she played with bass player Bruce Thomas of Elvis Costello and The Attractions and caught the eye of executives at RCA Records. It's no surprise Sanderson was getting second looks while performing at venues such as the legendary Mean Fiddler.

Sanderson went to New York in 1991 where she became a regular at such popular clubs as the Speak Easy, The Bitter End and Cafe Sine.

Soon after returning to her hometown of Bethesda, MD, she began her current tenure at Food-For-Thought in Washington, DC. She has opened for Loudon Wainwright III and has received radio play on DC's local folk show hosted by Lee Micheal Dempsy, as well as Mary Wilder's local "Women of Note" on WRNR's free form radio. Julie has played and recorded with John Jennings, Jon Caroll and JT Brown, all of Mary Chapin Carpenter's band.

Her new release I Want The World was produced by Pete Kennedy and the Kennedys perform with Julie on the CD.

Note: This information was posted to the web site when Julie Sanderson performed at our showcases in May, 1997 and July, 1997 and at the 14th Annual Benefit Weekend, January 15-16, 1999.