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Since I missed my chance at being a teen idol and making millions right off the bat, learning to hip hop dance and conquering the pop world, I decided to write folky indie songs and start my own label.  Sadly, no one tells me how to dress or what to say, and I just have to write and edit my own songs, produce my own cds and plan my own tours.  No one tells me when I’ve gotten a bit too pudgy, and I am allowed to have a boyfriend (that is, if I could find a good one!).  It’s kind of a bummer being so independent, but I have learned to cope with it.  I don’t really like kool-aid that much anyway… (Read on …)

A few weeks ago I received an email from a close friend directing me to a site where I could enter a contest to win a spot at Lilith, a music festival for female artists.  My first reaction was, “Lilith is still going on?”  My second:  “Argh! Another contest. Gross. I guess I should enter.” (Read on …)

I have been working on my upcoming full-length, “Make Believe” for over a year now and we have finally moved into the mixing stage!  It’s been an incredible process and I have learned so much about recording.  I’ve been able to further define what I want from my career and have really developed each song… and now I’m ready to get this thing out!! (Read on …)

Thanks to everyone who stuck up for me on Saturday!!!  That was crazy!  Also, thanks for coming ’round for the second show :D  You made the trek worth it.

Hi friends! My band and I would love to play this year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival, and the Dell Lounge is giving us the chance to make that a reality. They are hosting The Sound and the Jury Contest where fans are able to vote for their favorite band to have a chance to win a gig a the ACL festival. Please vote and ask your friends to vote here http://delllounge.com/soundandthejury/Gayle-Skidmore/default.aspx once a day for the next 2 weeks… or at least just once!! We are a bit behind getting started, but we believe that our new sound would be the best fit for this festival!!!  It would be a huge opportunity for us as we promote the new full-length album.  You can hear one of the new songs, “Set Me Free” when you click this link.  Thank you for your help! xo, Gayle

Days like this remind me why I love music.  Oh the giddiness of a good music day…  I’ve got to hang onto the feeling. (Read on …)

“Sleep Peacefully,” a song written by Rheanna Downey and myself, is once again available for free download as a Christmas gift to you.  Please visit gayle’s myspace to download the song. (Read on …)