She's folky, edgy and honest. Her songwriting style redefines the term "no-holds-barred". Shameless lyrics drive a clean, sharp knife straight through the hearts of her devoted audience, leaving them hungry for more of that delicate, delicious voice.

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Born and raised in Philadelphia, Carlyn first picked up a guitar at age 10. She taught herself to play by picking out melodies one note at a time, seeking a few lessons here and there to define her abilities and create her own unique sound. Music became a regular part of her life.

After college, Hutchins joined Thunderstrings and Onyx, a hard strumming folk band in her hometown of Philadelphia, PA. When the group broke up, she dabbled in the Philly music scene for a few years, deciding whether to pursue her love for music or focus more on her degree in biology. In 1998, practicality won and Carlyn moved to Boston, MA to persue a career in biotechnology. But, music was and is in her blood. In 2003, life circumstances drew her back to songwriting and performing. Her skills today mirror her long relationship with music, her intelligence, and her sensitivity to the world around her.

She has played numerous shows in venues across Boston, Philly, and Providence. She has shared the stage or has played shows in the same night with local and regional talents such as Joey Ammo, Mike Delaney, Patti DeRosa, Andrea Paquin, Steve Rapson, and too many others to name.

In March 2005, she released a 5 song EP, the self-titled "Carlyn Hutchins", and in early 2006 released a CD of live performances called "Session: Live".

Her new CD, "Lust Love Lost", is the studio version of the live CD. She is joined by New England regional talents Joey Ammo (guitar), Allison Hale (harmony vocals), Don "DC" Culp (percussion), Lisa Annunziata (bass), and Deb Blackadar (percussion), and looks forward to the August 2006 release date.