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Singer-songwriter is a term that refers to performers who write, compose and sing their own material including lyrics and melodies, often providing the sole accompaniment to an entire composition or song. A number of other well-known musicians may write some of their own songs, but are usually referred to as singers instead.

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October 2008
Saturday 11 October 2008
Sara Bareilles Marc Broussard, Raining Jane	The Wiltern Los Angeles, United States	4 people attended Add shout
Rachael Yamagata	House of Blues Los Angeles, United States	1 person attended 1 shout
Tuesday 14 October 2008
Antony and the Johnsons	Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, United States	22 people attending 2 shouts
Thursday 16 October 2008
Tegan and Sara City and Colour, Girl in a Coma	Henry Fonda Theatre Los Angeles, United States	28 people attending 6 shouts
Friday 17 October 2008
Tegan and Sara City and Colour, Girl in a Coma	Henry Fonda Theatre Los Angeles, United States	40 people attending 7 shouts
Joe Jackson	The Grove Of Anaheim Los Angeles, United States	Add shout

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leeowen655321 wrote:
yesterday morning

Tal Cohen Shalev- a singer-songwriter mostly influenced by Nick Drake, Don Mclean, Jackson Browne, Tim Buckley, Tom Waits, Van Morrison, James Taylor, Simon and Garfunkel, Cat Stevens and more.

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better-than-bad wrote:
last month

Hey check it out *Better Than Bad*

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jeenyus05 wrote:
last month

http://www.last.fm/group/The+Dark+Knight+is+Not+Emo

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fatgirlfetish wrote:
last month

Most female singers who are even remotely folksy get lumped into this category.

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Gyt1s wrote:
August 2008

Hey can anyone tell me another great artist like Johnny Cash or Bob Dylan ? Post me a shout please.

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Raisin-Girl wrote:
August 2008

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sunkingmedia wrote:
July 2008

Singer-Songwriter? Try this one: http://www.lastfm.de/music/Da+Fuge

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Tomrawrr wrote:
July 2008

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