Linda Chorney

Rank #2 Tucson, AZ Americana / DYSFUNCTIONAL / Folk Rock

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Members: Linda Chorney

Sounds Like: Linda Chorney, The Beatles, Sheryl Crow, Tori Amos, amy man

Label: Dance More Less War Music (BMI)

Manager: Scott Fadynich

Bio: 2011
Linda Chorney is now Grammy Nominated Recording Artist
Best Americana Album Emotional Jukebox (BM! 2011)

Linda Chorney has been making a living as a working musician for 30 years. Her music is a blend of pop and American roots music — folk, blues, rock, and R&B. She began her professional ... See Full Bio

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: My legs are getting numb as I approach Copley Square.

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"I'm so happy about Linda Chorney's "Emotional Jukebox" album being nominated, since she embodies what recorded music is meant to do-move you! Listening to the tracks of the album you'll feel the passion, honesty and courage of an artist that deserves all the attention she is finally getting." "I'm so happy about Linda Chorney's "Emotional Jukebox" album being nominated, since she embodies what recorded music is meant to do-move you! Listening to the tracks of the album you'll feel the passion, honesty and courage of an artist that deserves all the attention she is finally getting."

— Will Lee, Artist Quote

“I had the pleasure of tracking an acoustic ballad with Linda Chorney at my favorite LA studio, East West. There is no place to hide on that kind of song, and Linda's soul and spirit spoke for themselves, she is the real deal. Both the song and her voice expressed the depth of a true artist. Having had the good fortune to play/record with some real deal artists myself, including The Brothers Johnson, Maia Sharp, Tom Morello, Jimmy Barnes, Ronnie Montrose, Thelma Houston, Sophie B Hawkins and Glenn Hughes, I know one when I see one.”

— Edward Roth, personal quote

"Listening to Linda's cd is like taking a walk back in time with brand new shoes Louboutin perhaps?) Her voice is fresh with excitement and intent,the songs ...well crafted and imagined. Audio artistic with a wide range of love affairs... Lovely journey Chorney....."

— Lisa Fisher ( Touring Vocalist for Rolling Stones and Emotional Jukebox), Artist Comments

“Linda's music is very personal and honest. And she's the first to call her genre "dysfunctional rock." Her songs go beyond traditional singer/songwriter fare.”

— John Kerecz, Origivation Magizine

“So i did what any red-blooded Americana blogger would do – I Googled her. First off a video that appears to be centered on scuba diving in some tropical locale. She’s easy on the eyes, but how does she sound? First impression is Aimee Mann, Chrissie Hynde and Michelle Shocked on a serious Meet The Beatles! bender. I emailed her directly from her site. She can’t already have a layer of people to sift through for a conversation. I’m the the official GRAMMY folk/Americana blogger guy. I figure that that should account for something!”

— Twang Nation, Twang Nation

“Armed only with a computer and some chutzpah, a longshot snuck through the back door and into the Grammy Awards competition this year. The resourceful Linda Chorney secured a Grammy nomination in the category of Americana album for her self-produced, self-released "Emotional Jukebox" by taking her mission directly to voters, employing the peer-to-peer function of the Recording Academy's own site for members, Grammy 365. ”

— Christopher Morris, Variety

“So, with all due respect -- and great respect is due -- to Emmylou, Ry, Lucinda, and Levon: am I sorry that Linda Chorney was nominated? Not in the least. A little controversy is good for a category. Chorney represents what I imagine most Americana artists were like when the started out, except that (at least until now) she has not been able to grasp the brass ring. So Americana music will survive this insurgency, I'm sure.”

— Seneca Doane, Daily Kos

“ "Emotional Jukebox really turned out great.... Linda has written such great songs and the covers are arranged with a unique sense of vision. Love the mixes...and the feel of the whole package. Really proud to be a part of it." ”

— Shawn Pelton ( SNL and Emotional Jukebox Drums and Percussion), Quote

“Plenty of independent artists score Grammy nominations and get from the nominations to the ceremony without much attention. Chorney might not have the spotlight shone in her eyes had she not wound up in an area that was bound to get extra scrutiny due to the Recording Academy's consolidation and reduction of categories. The American Roots field saw blues and folk scaled back to single categories from two each and regional roots music album was four old categories placed under one roof. Americana has been a category for just two years, separated from contemporary folk in 2009; its nominees and winners are such a who's who of music -- Mavis Stales, Levon Helm, Robert Plant, Steve Earle -- that it rarely includes musicians not considered legends.”

— Phil Gallo, Billboard

“A Grammy nominee from the Jersey Shore, that's who When the 2012 Grammy nominations were announced, fans of the Asbury Park music scene rejoiced — and it wasn't just for the nomination of Bruce Springsteen's The Promise package. Local artist Linda Chorney, a fixture on the NJ Shore scene and a regular performer at the Light of Day shows, received a nomination in the Best Americana Album category with her release Emotional Jukebox.”

— Mike Black, Backstreets

“This is truly an exceptional record from a vastly underrated singer, songwriter and musician. This is not simply a “really good record for a local artist.” It is as good if not better than most of what is out in the marketplace today, wonderful original songs plus uniquely interpreted covers displaying great diversity, arrangements and musicianship all the while subtly telling a facinating story about a day in the life of all of us. “EMOTIONAL JUKEBOX” should be part of everyone’s collection. TRUST me, this is a record that you can REALLY dig into from beginning to end, every track front to back. They don’t often make them like this anymore…. Tony Pallagrosi on 1/27/2011 at 06:01 PM ”

— Tony Pallagrosi ( Owner Concerts East), The Aquarian

“To experience Linda Chorney is to invoke your own past experiences. She can move you like a roller coaster ride, the kind of ups and downs that will make you scream. She will hook you with her wit, wisdom and creativity.”

— John Kerecz , http://www.xnd1.com/

“OK, so it’s no surprise that multiple Grammy winner and Jersey Shore resident Bruce Springsteen received another Grammy nomination yesterday. But what was a — most welcome — surprise was the nomination in the Best Americana Album category for local girl Linda Chorney. It’s a HUGE achievement for an independent artist like Chorney to get nominated, and should give a big boost to “Emotional Jukebox,” to my mind one of the most enjoyable discs I’ve listened to all year.”

— Jean Mikle, Asbury Park Press

“I could go on forever about LINDA CHORNEY, but I feel that you should definitely see and hear what she is all about for yourself. You can do so at www.lindachorney.com. ”

— Danny Coleman , Chorus and Verse Blog

“Along with her great musical ability, CHORNEY also has an amazing quick-witted, engaging personality. On- and off-air, she relayed stories of her worldly travels and experiences. A scuba diver, Linda spoke of how she would barter dive time in exchange for her musical talents in the local tavern later on that evening. Literally having performed all over the U.S., as well as the world, she seems to have a fast-paced existence that fits her persona. ”

— Danny Coleman , Chorus and Verse Blog

“Linda’s voice is welcoming and ‘70s traditional. She combines an organic sensibility that lulls the listener into her world with a lazy, summer day wave. Chorney never has to really pull you into that musical world; you go willingly, curious as to just what this mysterious creature has up her carnival sleeve.”

— JOHN PFEIFFER, Aquarian Weekly

“If you ever schussed into Eagle's Nest for an afternoon break from skiing this season, you may have noticed a dark-haired singer rocking the crowd with her collection of sharp, original songs, like "You Suck." But while performing at the top of a ski mountain might seem unique, Linda Chorney has prepared for it with far more exotic gigs in her 30-year career. ”

— Ted Alvarez, Vail Daily News

“ Linda Chorney is currently writing a book entitled, I only sleep with people who can't help me ("like diving instructors"). She plans to include a chapter about her favorite part of San Pedro. This, she states will read, "The most action I got while in San Pedro was blowing on a chicken's butt at the Chicken Drop held at Pier Lounge." ”

— SanPedroSun.net

"She’s easy going and confident in a situation where many others would stumble over the closeness of the crowd. And she has the musical magic to make something like this special."

— John Pfeiffer , Aquarian

“Linda Chorney now numbers herself among the elite independent singer/songwriters hailing from out of state who now call the Jersey shore their home. “I have some lovable fans that come to just about every performance”

— John Pfeiffer, The Aquarian

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I'm Only Sleeping

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Cherries

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Finally

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Going To California

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Broken Promise Land

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Tue
May 28

Porter Square Bookstore
Cambridge, MA, US | 7:00pm
Porter Square Bookstore
Cambridge, MA, US
Tue May 28 7:00pm
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Chorney, born in Boston, goes home to do her first bookstore appearance!
Thu
May 30

Cheshire Public Library…
Cheshire, CT, US | 7:00pm
Cheshire Public Library
Cheshire, CT, US
Thu May 30 7:00pm
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Who the 'Bleep' is Linda Chorney Linda Chorney’s story is the Moneyball of music. You don’t have to be a baseball player to love that story--and you won’t need to be a musician to love hers. Linda performed her original music for 30 years, taking gigs all over the world, waiting for her big break. At the tender age of 51--with a lot of moxie and a little help from her friends--Chorney recorded the album of her dreams, Emotional Jukebox, earning her a Grammy nomination. She made history as the first completely independent singer-songwriter without a manager, publicist or record label to achieve this recognition in a category of legends like Robert Plant, Willie Nelson, and Bob Dylan. The industry, however, was not pleased that an outsider had slipped past the gatekeepers. They tried to undermine her nomination and destroy her career, from accusations of cheating to actual death threats. They were the Bill Buckners, and Chorney was the ball that got through their legs. And, in the end, the industry figured out a way to get a bigger glove. From the elation to the agony of her hilarious, unbridled, unbelievable underdog journey, this is your backstage pass to the inside story of the Grammys. Fasten your seat belts for a wild ride with Linda, as she sings and eventually lands on the Red Carpet. And get a taste of what the indie artist's life is like--the kind of artist who does it all for the love of making music. “My Cinderella story didn't turn out the way I had envisioned. But I took it like a woman. (Well, more like a teenage boy trapped in a woman’s body) At least my true story has as much comedy as tragedy.” Linda Chorney
Wed
Jun 5

Watermark
Asbury Park, NJ, US | 7:00pm
Watermark
Asbury Park, NJ, US
Wed Jun 05 7:00pm
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BOOK RELEASE PARTY!

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Kevin M. Thomas
CHERRIES IS GREAT!
Michael Sky
Wonderful ....enjoying listening to this sweet sound. Aloha from Maui
Scofidio and Glazier
Back to enjoy more of your music
DINNEBECK
Love the Beatles cover, also the Cherries is nice.
Scofidio and Glazier
Great job on I'm Sleeping you have a fantastic vocal
Madison Audio
Greetings I can "energize" your songs by mastering them. You may send one to me for a free mastering Cheers madisonaudio@hotmail.com