Anne E. DeChant first caught the attention of local music fans as the charismatic frontwoman of Odd Girl Out, showcasing her astute, socially aware songs. Following the band's breakup, she went on to a busy solo career, producing four CDs, including her rock-oriented debut,"Effort of the Spin", the introspective"Something of the Soul", intimate storytellers CD,"Live, An Evening with Anne E. DeChant" and the sparkling, tuneful"Pop the Star". This last produced by Don Dixon whose resume includes producing, writing and performing credits with R.E.M., Hootie and the Blowfish, The Counting Crows, Joe Cocker, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Marti Jones, The Smithereens and Marshall Crenshaw. Anne,4-time winner of Cleveland's Best Singer Songwriter award (Cleveland's Scene Magazine), and 2007 inductee into The Cleveland Free Times Magazine's All Star Musician Category, recently completed her fifth album,"Girls and Airplanes" at Rolling Thunder Studios in San Diego. So impressive was Anne's live show aboard Olivia Cruise Lines, that a representative of Rolling Thunder Studios approached her after one performance and offered her a trip to San Diego to record a demo. Work began on that demo and before it was finished, Anne was offered a deal for full-length CD. The result: DeChant's most lush, finely crafted recording to date."Girls and Airplanes" is produced by Andy Ackland (Dishwalla, Eagles, The Darkness, Tom Petty, Jason Mraz, Josh Stone) and the pairing of Ackland and DeChant will not only delight her fans but turn the heads of those who have been waiting to hear a voice so passionate, outspoken and profound. Anne has performed at Lilith Fair, The White House, opened for Nora Jones, Train, Vonda Shepard, 10,000 Maniacs, Stevie Nicks, Joan Jett and Guster, to name a few. She appeared in the Vagina Monologues as Cleveland's Belkin Productions pick for celebrity guest performer, done countless radio and television performances, and logged hundreds of club dates. In 2005 Anne was invited to be a showcase performer on Olivia Cruise Lines Eastern Carribean Cruise along with Melissa Etheridge and a host of other performers. Her political"sound-off""Second Class Citizen" (included on"Girls and Airplanes") and Second Class Citizen T-shirts were highlighted in the August 16th, 2006 issue of The Advocate. The song and shirt deal with the issue of same-sex marriage in the United States and the relegation of same-sex couples to the status of 2nd Class Citizens under the law. DeChant is a standout delivering brilliant performances from her long list of poignant and catchy songs. Anne's format stretches from solo/acoustic, acoustic duo and trio to full band performances. Each one is a unique experience offering her audience and venues a performance tailor made. She is a storyteller, creating characters as diverse as the landscapes in which she paints them.Anne E. DeChant is a seasoned artist that is as gutsy as she is sensitive, as subtle as she is striking, and is poised for a position on the national stage and beyond.Contact: Anne E. DeChant 440.487.1800 or annee@anneedechant.comAWARDS2007Inducted into The Cleveland Free Times All Star Musicians Category (for musicians who have won in their category 3 times or more). First inductee into the Singer/Songwriter Category! 2005 and 2004Best Singer/Songwriter - Scene Cleveland Music AwardsBest Female Singer/Songwriter - Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll2002Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Vocalist2001Cleveland Scene Magazine Readers Poll - Best Singer/SongwriterCleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best VocalistCleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Folk Act2000Cleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best VocalistCleveland Scene Magazine Readers Poll - Best Folk /Acoustic Act1999Fresh Tracks Band to Band Combat competition - National Runner UpCleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best VocalistCleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Folk/Americana ActCleveland Scene Magazine Readers Poll - Best Folk /Acoustic Act1998Cleveland Scene Magazine Readers Poll - Best Regional VocalistCleveland Free Times Readers Poll - Best Singer/SongwriterNOTABLE PERFORMANCESTHE BITTER END, New York, NYCBGB's Gallery, New York, NYBLUEBIRD CAFE, Nashville, TN-Feature ActLILITH FAIR, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 1999OLIVIA CRUISES 2005122ND ANNUAL EASTER at the WHITEHOUSE, Washington, D.C., 2002MELISSA ETHERIDGE, Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OHHOUSE OF BLUES Sirius Stage- opening act for NORA JONES, Nautica Complex, Cleveland, OHABBEY ROAD ON THE RIVER- A Tribute to John, Paul, Ringo, and George, Nautica Complex, Cleveland, OH-2002, 2003PRIDE EVENTSCleveland 2004, 2002, 2000, 1993Cleveland Pride Committee Member 2004Columbus 2000, 1999Akron 2005, 2004New York City PRE PRIDE Bryant Park, 2002BENEFITSAmerican Cancer Society's Relay for Life, Hudson OH, 2006, 2005, 2004Cleveland Outrun Ovarian Cancer 2006, 2005Cleveland Breastfest 2001, 2000Akron Stings of White Light, benefitting Breast Cancer Research 2007, 2006Cleveland Breast Cancer Research Benefit, (Susan B. Komen Foundation) 2007, Beck Center, Lakewood OHCreator, producer and performer,"Rock the Children" Benefit and silent auction to support The Cleveland Christian Home for Boys and Girls, Cleveland OH, 2003Boys and Girls Club of America, Akron OH, 2006, 2007SUPPORT ACTSOpening act, Train, Agora Theatre, Cleveland, OHOpening act, Vonda Shepard, Highland Theatre, Akron, OHOpening act, Suzanne Vega, Odeon Concert Club, Cleveland, OHSupport act, Stevie Nicks, Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OHSupport act, Melissa Etheridge, Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls OHOpening act, Lisa Loeb, Columbus, OHOpening act, 10,000 Maniacs, Columbus, OHOpening act, Guster, Pittsburgh PAOpening act, Joan Jett, Cleveland OHOpening act, Edwin McCain, St. Petersburg FLOpening act, Joan Armatrading, Cleveland OHOpening act, Donnie Iris, Youngstown OHFIRST NIGHTAkron Civic Theatre, Akron OH, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006National Anthem for CLEVELAND INDIANS, Jacobs Field, Cleveland, OH, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002THE CLEVELAND ROCKERS, Gund Arena, Cleveland OH, 1999, 2000, 2001Wrote and debuted theme song for WNBA CLEVELAND ROCKERS, Gund Arena, Cleveland, OHActing role in the Broadway tour of THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES, Cleveland, OHLinda McCartney Photo Exhibit Opening; ROCK and ROLL HALL of FAME, Cleveland, OHThe Safe Schools Project: Helping fund a coalition dedicated to enabling teachers to recognize harassment, realize their legal obligations and take appropriate action to protect students, Toledo OH, 2006Salisbury School Gay and Lesbian Alliance Summit, New Hope PA, 2006