Raincoat Records artist Gayle Skidmore is a brilliant singer-songwriter from San Diego. An incredible pianist, banjoist, dulcimerist, vocalist and guitarist, Gayle’s talents were recently noted when she was placed on the ballot for the ’09 Grammys. Her soulful lyrics and quirky instrumentation are stirring interest wherever she goes. Whether she is performing with or without her band, Gayle commands the stage with her heartfelt songs. Her style can be classified as "indie folk-rock" with an orchestral feel. Gayle composes parts for her cellist and violinist and draws from various genres to create her unique and poignant sound. She has recorded with Jason Mraz, The Softlightes, Bushwalla and Tyrone Wells, and is currently hard at work on her seventh album. You can listen to her music at www.gayleskidmore.com or hear it on San Diego’s FM 94/9 and FM 102.1.