Press Kit

This EPKs (Electronic Press Kit) is intended for use by talent buyers, writers, and DJs interested in featuring Brianna Lane. If you are a curious human and not from a venue or of the press, that's ok too.   

SHORT BIO

Brianna Lane is an Americana singer/songwriter from Minneapolis, MN. Their career in the folk music world spans two decades with four full-length records and two EPs to their name. They have spent countless days and nights touring the country, by pick-up truck and by bicycle. They have shared the stage with many notable musicians over the years including, Billy Bragg, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Colin Hay, Dar Williams, Patty Larkin, The Weepies, Jennifer Nettles (of Sugarland), and has toured with Peter Mulvey by bicycle every fall since 2009. Brianna Lane’s music can be found on all listening platforms. They are also offering new music weekly on Patreon. Brianna also offers music lessons and helps her partner run Farmstead Bike Shop!

Even shorter bio

Minneapolis based songwriter Brianna Lane has the voice of a chain-smoking angel, songs that balance hope and despair, and the stage presence of an old friend. You can find their music where ever you listen to music.

For fans of Gillian Welch, Lucinda Williams, Patty Griffin, and Shawn Colvin.

Full BIO

Hailing from the song-rich soil of Minneapolis, Brianna Lane is the latest in a deluge of compelling songwriters flooding the region. Lane’s vocals are both confidant and fragile, running parallels to Mindy Smith or a close confidant to Americana veteran Patty Griffin. 

Brianna began their career as a young kid, taking piano lessons as an 8-year-old, and eventually quitting to learn things on her own. As an angsty teenager, Ani DiFranco and the Indigo Girls influenced their young world. They say, "I wanted to write songs but I couldn't figure out how to do that on the piano, so I picked up my mom's old guitar and taught myself some chords. I was a camp counselor every summer from ages 16-19. Campfires are always good for learning new folk tunes. I surrounded myself with players and soaked it all up."

While Lane may be well known to many in the Midwest for her past albums and contributions to many projects, including backing vocals for ex-Minneapolis folks Kevin Steinman, Eliza Blue, local character Jim Walsh, bike events with Ben Weaver. In their years of touring, Lane has shared the stage with Billy Bragg, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Colin Hay, Dar Williams, Patty Larkin, The Weepies, Jennifer Nettles (of Sugarland), and numerous other well seasoned musicians. They have also shared powerhouse, leg-powered bicycle tours with Righteous Babe artist Peter Mulvey. 

In recent years Brianna teamed up with their partner Greg Neis and their friend and fellow songwriter John Louis to establish The Warming House - a small capacity non-profit listening room. From May of 2016 to March 13th, 2020 The Warming House hosted 250 events a year, serving hundreds of local musicians and nationally touring songwriters. Due to COVID-19 The Warming House has shut its doors and will remain closed until they can find a new home.

Brianna Lane is currently working on writing a song a week and connecting with friends and fans through streaming live shows once a season. You can also find them on Patreon - a subscription based community of makers of all kinds!

of note

Hometown: Minneapolis, MN

Past touring hub: Asheville, NC

Pronouns: they/them

Instruments: Guitar & Voice, also teaches banjo, ukulele, mandolin, and piano.

Hobbies: biking, knitting, gardening, reading good books, watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Favorite colors: eggplant purple and sage green

Family: one partner, two step-kids, one dog, one cat, six chickens

Appears on: a plethora of records, usually singing harmonies (yes, they’re for hire)

Other jobs: teaching music lessons, and running The Warming House - a non-profit music venue in South Minneapolis (when it isn’t COVID times), and helping to run Farmstead Bike Shop.

releases: 

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social media links

Facebook: www.facebook.com/briannalanethemusician

Instagram: briannalanemusic www.instagram.com/briannalanemusic

Twitter: @briannalane www.twitter.com/briannalane

Bandcamp: www.briannalane.bandcamp.com

YouTube: www.youtube.com/briannalanemusic