Some people have a single creative pathway. A single door through which they channel all of their energy and focus through to shine for others. I've found that my creative energy ends up taking two; music and writing.
Sometimes, this…
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Exciting news! My new single Rolling River is available through ALL streaming platforms!
“a lovely voiced singer and a hidden gem in need of discovering by a wider audience” - Leslie Michele Derrough
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Peach Barn Farmhouse & Brewery, 2450 South Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay, WI
Join me for my first time playing at the lovely Peach Barn in Door County, WI! Can't wait to see y'all!
Join me at DCBC for an awesome afternoon of delicious beer, great music, and who knows who I'll bring to join me!!
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Drömhus Wine Bar & Eatery, 611 Jefferson St, Sturgeon Bay, WI
Join me for a magical night under the stars playing some of my favorite original and cover tunes!
The all-female music fest is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 15, outdoors at The Sound Garden at Drömhus, 611 Jefferson St. in Sturgeon Bay. Musicians perform from 12 to 8 pm, followed by an open jam from 8 to 10 pm. Organizers will release a music lineup soon.
In addition to female-fronted performances in a variety of genres, the festival will feature artisan goods from women-owned vendors, plus refreshments available for purchase.
Admission costs $25 for visitors, $50 for vendors and $100 for food trucks. For more information, contact musicatdromhus@gmail.com.
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Peach Barn Farmhouse & Brewery, 2450 South Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay, WI
Can't wait to be back at Peach Barn and play some of my originals & favorite covers for you!
More Shenanigans and Fun at DCBC! Delicious brews, great music, and fun friends! Come join me!
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Heather has toured all over the country performing solo, and with distinguished artists including; Michael Doucet avec BeauSoleil, Rich DelGrosso, David Bromberg and Richard Thompson. With roots in Louisiana and Texas, Heather taps into a blend of blues, country and folk while crafting her songs to showcase her deeply personal lyrics and the strength of her expressive vocals.
Heather began singing professionally at 17 with the rock band Filter, from Denver, CO. A few years later, she sang jazz with the John Pike Trio making Julie London's "Cry Me A River", and Edye Gormé's "I Wanna Be Around" her signature songs. In 2010, she turned to songwriting and studied guitar under Mike Riddle (City Kids/Prodigal Child) in Brooklyn. She performed at street festivals and venues in NYC and across the U.S, while honing her unique style. Heather attended Augusta Heritage Blues Week and studied guitar from Elijah Wald, Joan Fenton, and John Del Toro Richardson, and vocals from Gaye Adegbalola, showcasing her vocal strength on Katie Webster's "Pussycat Moan" with Arthur Migliazza. Digging further into her roots, she began learning fiddle and attended Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week in Louisiana, studying under Al Berard, Mitch Reed, and Ed Poulard. Heather left New York, moving to Jamaica Plain, MA, and performed regularly with Isaac Maupin and the Tom Towler Band. She recorded her first EP Darlin' Stay (2015) with Michael Doucet guesting on tracks and they sang their signature harmonies on "Dans Le Grand Brouillard". That same year, Heather married Michael, moving to Lafayette, LA and learned Cajun fiddle and guitar from the icon while touring and singing with his band BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet. Highlights included; performing at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, opening for Richard Thompson at the Manship (Baton Rouge) singing "Dimming of the Day" with the revered songwriter, and sharing the stage with David Bromberg performing her original song "I Still Do". The Doucets performed as a duet at Pensacola Singer/Songwriter Festival in 2016 & 2017, showcased their harmonies on Michael's song "Dis-moi Pas" (eTown), and collaborated on Psycho Swamp. As the partnership was ending, Heather recorded her 2nd album, "This Road We're On" at Lullaby Sound Design studio in Lafayette, with Mitch Reed, Danny Devillier, and Jason Harrington (2018). In 2023, Heather recorded tracks for her 3rd album, "Writing Fiction" at Tom Towler's studio outside of Seattle, WA. In 2026 Heather recorded, "Rolling River" with Plaid Dog Recording in Boston, MA and released it as a single streaming across all platforms.
Heather has studied Cajun fiddle tunes from Mitch Reed (BeauSoleil/Mitch Reed Music), Texas Old Time Style from Dale Morris (National Fiddler Hall of Fame Inductee, 2020), and Scottish Fiddle from Kirstie McLanaghan (Edinburgh). She plays Old Time, Irish/Celtic, Cajun, and Country fiddle tunes.
Heather travels around the country in her RV with her rescue pup, Dotty, making music and meeting friends wherever she goes. She's currently in Door County, WI performing and writing the soundtrack for her next book series, Starlight & Shorelines.
Original song recorded at Plaid Dog Studio in Boston, MA.
Tom Towler's beautiful song featuring Heather Ré on vocals and fiddle
Heather's 3rd album (2023) was not professionally released, but you can listen to the raw tracks here recorded and mixed at Tom Towler's home studio near Seattle, WA. It's a beautiful, curated, collection of Southern-infused original songs that capture the strength of Heather's vocals, her maturity as a songwriter, and her wisdom traveling the country and finding home within herself.
Her follow up release (2018) further explores the delicate intricacies of human relationships. The focus is on her beautifully crafted melodies and lyrics, with minimal accompaniment by Mitch Reed on cello and bass, Danny Devillier on Percussion, and Jason Harrington on Harmonica and back up vocals. Recorded in Lafayette during a rainstorm, the album is a deeper dive into her authentic style and reflects her openly vulnerable feelings and outlook on life.
On her debut album (2015) she plays guitar and fiddle, singing all original songs, except for "Dans Le Grand Brouillard" (Written by Michael Doucet). Her music has the deep strength of Bonnie Raitt, the silky smoothness of Norah Jones, and the sassy no-nonsense story-telling of Michelle Shocked. Recorded in Boston, MA.
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