Lannie Garrett's
natural ability to connect with her audience, her comedic instincts
and her undeniable stage presence make her in demand as a singer and
entertainer in nightclubs, concert halls and corporate events all over
the nation. Knock-out performances have earned her a large and loyal
following.
This redhead changes her feathers easily, from the glamorous, sequined
chanteuse in her 10-piece big band, the "Any Swing Goes
Orchestra", to the the hilariously washed up country star,
Patsy DeCline in her standing room only show-the irreverent country
music spoof, "The DeCline and Fall of Country Western
Civilization." She also performs as a bell-bottomed belter in
the "The Platforms and Polyester Disco Revue" her funky
dance PARTY band singing classic disco hits, funk and Motown and as a
torchy singer ala 1940's in her jazz and jump show, "A Slick
Chick on the Mellow Side." In 1998 she expanded her repertoire
with a classy tribute to George Gershwin called "'S Wonderful"
featuring her top-notch quintet, The Errand Boys of Rhythm.
Ms. Garrett has that rare combination of popular and critical appeal.
In addition to being named Favorite Female Vocalist several
years in a row by The Denver Post readers, she garnered top
spot as favorite singer with the readers of Denver Magazine,
5280 Magazine and the gay community's, OutFront. She has
been reviewed glowingly in national press from Gentleman's
Quarterly to Genre Magazine.
Lannie has headlined at prestigious Boettcher Concert Hall and
Red Rocks Amphitheater with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.
She's worked with a diverse group of national entertainers from
Bill Cosby & B.B. King to Roseanne and Jay Leno.
Lannie and her swinging big band even earned a standing ovation
opening a show for her idol, the legend, Mr. Ray Charles.
In addition to being a star performer in her home town in Colorado,
she has been a popular, repeat performer on trendy-RSVP cruises,
appeared in Monte Carlo at the Hotel de Paris at a fundraiser
for the Jacques Cousteau Institute and headlined at the
historic Summit of 8 gathering in 1997.
Her natural stage presence and acting ability landed her a principal
movie role as the girlfriend of Anthony Perkins in the movie,
"The Destroyer." In the summer of 2002 she guest starred in
Eve Ensler's, Vagina Monologues with veteran New York
actresses, Rhonda Ross and Glynis Bells at Denver's
Center for Performing Arts.
Her fans know that Lannie is more than just a versatile singer. As
emcee for a Colorado AIDS Project fund raiser her comedic skills
prompted a Denver Post columnist to write, "she wowed the crowd with a
style reminiscent of Bette Midler...she ad-libbed and the crowd roared
its
approval .. if her voice ever gives out she could start a career as a
stand-up comic.".
An audience of 20 at a private home. A packed house at a
nightclub. A concert hall or corporate convention in front of
thousands. Lannie loves to entertain. It shows.
NOTE: You can be sure that Lannie only hires the finest musicians
and each show is beautifully packaged from the costumes to the
pro-sound reinforcement and lighting She can customize each show to
suit the needs of the client and/or audience.
