Biography

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The Pretty Gritty open ended interview is now available to stations for download in the music player! Scroll below the 16 answers for music from the new EP "Lonely Road".

Proving that Pretty is as Gritty does, Blaine Heinonen and Sarah Wolff, the soulful, Americana duo known as Pretty Gritty, are about to make their first foray with the launch of their EP 'Lonely Road'. Recorded in Franklin, Tn. and produced by the powerhouse production team of Fred Cannon and Paul Buono for the Creative and Dreams Music Network, LLC. label, ‘Lonely Road’ showcases the duo’s unique and delicate harmonies to perfection – but don’t be fooled, Cannon/Buono have made sure that each track also packs a Pretty Gritty punch!

‘Lonely Road’ includes covers as well as original songs. As you commence to listen to this exciting product, you are introduced to an amazing vocal cover rendition of " A Thousand Miles from Nowhere " by Dwight Yoakam. This is a beautiful and warm initiation to a wonderfully harmonic presentation of this talented group. Pretty Gritty have also taken Jeff Buckley’s legendary composition ‘Forget Her’ and made it their own; not an easy task. Their arrangement and harmonies are both mesmerizing and memorable. This is a track you will want to revisit time and time again and you will definitely not forget her! And just when you think you have heard every possible version of Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’, Pretty Gritty take your breath away with a rendition that is unique without detracting from Parton’s very heart and soul. Pretty Gritty’s versatility also shines through on their original compositions; ‘Best of Me’ is as soulful and reflective as ‘Pleased to Meet You’ is quirky and upbeat. Although Blaine and Sarah are accomplished multi-instrumentalists, Cannon/Buono have chosen to produce a sound that allows Pretty Gritty’s unique vocal harmonies to speak for themselves; a creative decision that enables ‘Lonely Road’ to stand head and shoulders above others in its class.

Originally from Rockville, Maryland, on the US East Coast, Blaine and Sarah discovered their passion for music at school, where they both played in their respective school bands. Later, their musical paths crossed periodically, but it was not until a mutual friend asked them to perform a duet at an ‘open mic’ that they realized they had a winning combination. Sarah came up with the name ‘Pretty Gritty’ while describing their sound during an interview and, as Blaine explains, “Not too polished, not too raw. Just enough of both.” They are currently touring the US West Coast where they have been warmly received and are playing sold out gigs.

Pretty Gritty's harmonies on the first Cannon-Buono production "Silent Night" are breathtakingly unique in their soul touching spiritual peacefulness. The beautiful arrangement will definitely touch peoples
hearts.

Pleased to meet you, Pretty Gritty!

Creative and Dreams Music Network and Fred Cannon, producer and CEO are proud to welcome the soulful Americana duo Pretty Gritty to our family of talented singers, songwriters and musicians.