Penny Framstad Explained
Penny Rae Framstad is an American singer and songwriter whose musical style has been generally classified as pop, rock, and singer/songwriter influences. She has shared the stage with The Doobie Brothers, Sixpence None the Richer, and Matt Nathanson, among others[1] [2] [3] and has performed at the House of Blues, The Viper Room, The Catalyst, and the Sweetwater Saloon, among other venues.[4] [5]
Early life and career
Framstad was born in Santa Cruz, California to parents Raymond and Eula (née McCoy) Framstad.[6] [7]
She co-wrote, Even Angels Fall, (Kim Bullard, Tom Whitlock, Jessica Riddle) recorded by Jessica Riddle on Hollywood Records appeared in the film, 10 Things I Hate About You, and on the soundtrack, earning her a gold record for album sales of over 500,000 copies. Even Angels Fall, reached #27 on Billboard Adult Pop Songs airplay chart and remained on the chart for 12 weeks.[8] [9] "Fly Away" recorded as a duet by Sara Wasserman and Aaron Neville (written by Penny Framstad and Sara Wasserman) was released in June, 2009 on "That Other Label".[10]
Penny Framstad Pop Academy
Framstad launched the Penny Framstad Pop Academy in Los Angeles, CA in 2001 with a focus on songwriting, guitar, piano, live stage performance, and music business classes.[11] [12]
Musician's Institute
Framstad taught music classes at The Musician's Institute in Hollywood, California during 2016-2017. She specialized in artist development, teaching classes such as, The Song, and The Show, as well as coaching singers in private vocal and songwriting sessions for MI's Independent Artist Program.[13]
Filmography
- Dance Moms (Lifetime TV Series) 2012 - Episode: 8 - Season 2 - (songwriter: I Think I Like You)[14]
- Scrubs (TV Series) 2007 - (songwriter/performer: The Heart Has a Mind Of Its Own)[15]
- The Office (US TV Series) 2007 - (songwriter/performer: The Heart Has a Mind Of Its Own)[16]
- Dawson’s Creek 2005 - (songwriter/performer: Holdin’ On)[17]
- White Chicks (Sony Pictures Film) 2004 - Why, Why, Why - (songwriter/performer)
- Summerland (TV Series) 2004 - Episode 9 - Season 1 (songwriter/performer: Paint the Sky)[18]
- The Real World Paris (MTV Reality TV) 2003 - Episode 13 - (songwriter/performer: "Moth to a Flame")[19]
- The Real World Chicago (MTV Reality TV) 2002 - Episode 1123 - (songwriter/performer: We'd Only Break Each Others Hearts)[20]
- Roswell (TV Series) 2001 - Episode 16 - Season 2 (songwriter/performer: I'll Never Be the Same)[21]
- Providence (TV series) 2000 - Episode 11 - Season 2 (2000) (songwriter/performer: Nothing to Hide) - Episode 13 - Season 2 (2000) - (songwriter/performer: I'll Never Be the Same)[22]
- 10 Things I Hate About You (Touchstone Film/Soundtrack) 1999 -Even Angels Fall - (songwriter)
External links
Notes and References
- "Breaking Out: Three Up and Comers Showcase at the Catalyst Santa Cruz sentinel, Page 50, March 23, 1996
- "ASCAP Quiet on the Set" LA Weekly, Page 104, November 19, 1998
- "Music" Santa Cruz Sentinel, Page 46, June 28, 1996
- "Live Music" LA Times, Page 365, January 23, 2000
- "Live Music" SF Examiner, Page 26, June 6, 1998
- Web site: September 23, 2009. Eula Mae Framstad Obituary. Modesto Bee. June 24, 2021.
- Web site: December 20, 2012. Back from LA: TV Songwriter Comes Home to Soquel by Laila Barakat. Patch. June 24, 2021.
- Web site: Billboard Magazine Airplay charts - Jessica Riddle - Even Angels Fall.
- Web site: RIAA certification of Gold Record.
- Web site: ASCAP Title Search Fly Away written by Penny Framstad and Sara Wasserman.
- Web site: Santa Cruz County Stories: Veteran singer/songwriter ready to take on the role of mentor.
- Web site: Pop Start - Good Times Santa Cruz. 18 November 2015.
- Web site: Musician's Institute Hollywood, CA.
- Pop Start
- Web site: Artist Penny Framstad’s CD Release Party . KZSC Radio . November 7, 2013 . June 24, 2021.
- Patch
- Web site: Dawson's Creek Soundtrack. What Song.
- KZSC
- Web site: The Real World Soundtrack. Ringos track.
- Web site: Singer/songwriter returns to Santa Cruz with Penny"s Pop Academy by Wallace Baine. Santa Cruz Sentinel. November 6, 2013. June 24, 2021.
- Web site: Contemporary, Progressive, and Crossover Female Vocalists . Musical Discoveries . March 5, 2000 . June 24, 2021.
- Musical Discoveries