Prominent in the women's music and folk music scene, the musical career of Tret Fure has spanned five decades. She is a prolific artist who has released 17 albums and CDs over the course of her career. Her career began at the age of 16, singing in coffeehouses and campuses in the Midwest.
In addition to being a gifted songwriter, Fure has engineered and produced countless recording by a variety of artists. In the early 80s, Tret moved over to the independent side of the industry discovering the blossoming genre known as Women's Music. She recorded with and produced some of the best of women's music including the legendary "Meg and Cris at Carnegie Hall" (1983). She worked as a duo with Cris Williamson throughout the 90s, producing, engineering, and releasing three CDs together.
Now after 9 acoustic releases on her own label, Tomboy girl Records, she has re-established herself in the folk world, winning the South Florida Folk Festival Singer-Songwriter Competition in 2 out of 3 categories: Best Overall and Best Up-Tempo Song as well as the prestigious Jane Schliessman Award for Outstanding Contributions to Women's Music.
Fure also markets her own line of clothing named after her popular song "Tomboy girl". Additionally, Tret teaches guitar and songwriting individually and in workshop settings. She paints pet portraits on commission and is an accomplished cook. Her self-published cookbook, "Tret's Kitchen" features her own recipes! Along with bridging the marketing, production, music, and art worlds, Tret served as president of the Local 1000, The Traveling Musicians Association for 6 years. This union is geared towards helping traveling musicians find security and longevity.
In short, we are so honored to present Tret Fure, truly a Renaissance Woman!
https://www.tretfure.com/biography/index.htm
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