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Monday, November 9, 2015

Laura Berman

Laura Berman



Originally hailing from the NYC music scene, Laura Berman tours extensively nationwide and has reached acclaim for her soul-touching vocal power and accessible yet poetic songwriting style.

Laura is called toward an inward journey, and connecting with others through her music and voice, and makes her life work about healing, expression and expansiveness. She has performed alongside best-selling authors Neale Donald Walsch and Marianne Williamson as well as at the renowned Agape International Spiritual Center in Los Angeles. 

While in NYC, Laura was a session singer as well as a touring singer/songwriter, sang back up for Grammy Award Winner, Enya, on the David Letterman show, and was a featured vocalist in the children's feature film release, "Clifford's Really Big Movie" and accompanying Soundtrack. She now calls the Pacific NW her home, with her husband, songwriter and producer Craig Benelli.

Laura's latest CD release, "Everything in Between" speaks to many dimensions of a life journey, and is available now via iTunes and CD Baby.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Joelee

Bio-Supamodel Joelee is a Hip Hop/Dancehall Reggae recording artist. My colorful lyrics, and my savvy flow and delivery are my trademark. My range, fierceness and versatility help me bring across in my music sounds that no artists have ever been able to fully master. I am able to fuse two of the most dynamic cultures, and I do it well. “I’m bringing hip hop back to its roots, which is dancehall reggae”. Being from Kingston, Jamaica and base in New York City, I am able to draw the best influences from both genres.





I realized I had an unwavering love for the sound of music and instruments at a very young age. I remember going to church with my grandmother and listening to her sing, and being fascinated by the sound of the tambourine. “I think my big voice comes from my grandmother’s influences. She had one of the loudest singing voice I have ever heard.”

By my teen years, I began writing poems that turned into songs. I carried a hardcover book and pen where ever I went, and would blurt out singing to whomever would listen. I also entered several local talent shows. “Growing up, there was so much turmoil in my life, and music was my saving grace (safe haven). I didn’t have a television, so I kept myself entertained with writing and singing”. I was faced with many adversities on the journey to my music career, but I was not deterred. I knew I was destined for great things.

In my late teen, I started a career in modeling while simultaneously pursuing a music career. “Being on stage for the first time at a fashion runway show, I was electrified… finally somewhere I belong”. At that moment I realized that I loved being on stage, and fell head over heels with entertaining people.

My music career turned professional in 2008 when I signed with music label DAGCK. DAGCK saw my potential as an artist with worldwide marketable attributes. Living in Jamaica, my immediate influence in sound was Dancehall Reggae. Therefore, before my music would first be introduced to markets outside of Jamaica, I knew I needed a fresh new sound that compliments my Supamodel image. That led to me fusing Hip Hop with Dancehall Reggae.

I first showcased my complimentary rap/dancehall reggae style and flow with the release of “Model Chic” in 2012. “Model Chic” was well received by DJs, radio stations, and music listeners; most of whom often described Supamodel Joelee as being “different and unique”. In 2013, a Model Chic promotional tour was launched across the southern and northeastern United States. During 2014, I spent most of my time writing, recording and honing my craft.

In summer 2015, I released my latest single “PFAT” produced by DAGCK and DJ D Live. “PFAT” is sexy, yet powerful, and allows women to feel good about themselves while “twerking” out in the clubs or at home. “PFAT” has been generating a buzz on social media, and an official video directed by Mills Miller has been released. “PFAT” official music video is sexy and captivating, and is sure to leave you in euphoric awe.

I am currently in the studio working on several singles to be released in fall 2015 and spring 2016. These releases are a step closer to my ultimate goal of releasing my mixtape or EP.

“I do music for everyone! No matter where you’re from you should be able to rock-out to one of my songs. I am coming with fire so be prepare”.



Thursday, October 1, 2015

Heather Scarlett Rose


TunADay
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TunA the Day Spark the Chain Review
TunAtheDay.com, Online Indie Music Blog, May 2009

Sunday, May 31, 2015

Jodee Lewis


A native of the Missouri Ozarks, Jodee Lewis was raised on folk songs and honky-tonk, and her music reflects the best of both worlds. The Chicago Tribune says she is “a singer-songwriter whose outsized talent is as big as her voice,” and calls her first album,Whiskey Halo, an “impressive solo debut”.
Already this year, her single from the album, In The End, was chosen as the first place winner in the 16th annual Great American Songwriting Contest. Another single from the album, From A Bottle, took runner-up in the 2014 International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMA) in the country category. Whiskey Halo has also been nominated for country album of the year in the 14th annual Independent Music Awards (IMA).
Lewis trained in classical piano and began playing guitar and writing music after moving to Chicago in 1999 with her husband, Chad. Growing up in a small town, Lewis sang in her church gospel choir and with her grandfather’s country band, eventually attending Washington University in St. Louis to study Chemical Engineering. After a career with companies such as Monsanto and Clorox, Lewis decided to focus on music and raising her three children.
She explores the themes of loss, heartache, and ultimately, finding hope and beauty during moments of challenge. Considered a true storyteller, Lewis uses music to connect with listeners through shared emotion and honesty. The Chicago Tribune says “With her gentle twang and crystalline soprano, she invests her songs with a palpable ache that recalls country thrush Lee Ann Womack”.

Katie Belle Akin





Katie Belle Akin is a Teen Country- Nashville Pop singer/songwriter/actor and model. She hails from the rich musical heritages of Georgia and spends her time between Atlanta and Nashville.

 Katie’s songs encourage being strong and confident and the stories in her songs convey the message to always have faith in yourself. As a songwriter, she draws from personal experiences and uses her music to encourage and entertain music lovers of all ages. Katie’s music is currently getting spins on multiple internet radio stations in the U.S., Europe, Australia and several major market iHeart radio stations. She

 is the 2013 winner of the Atlanta Underground Music STARZ Award. Katie’s song “Invincible” made semi-finalist for the ISWC 2014. Several of Katie’s music videos have won Akademia Awards for production and vocals. Katie’s cover of “Counting Stars” charted at #3 on the Beat100 charts June 2014. Her EP “Next Thing In Tennessee” released summer 2014 has received great reviews from her fans and industry tastemakers.

Go check out her latest single release “Georgia Moon’, a romantic song written this past August and produced at Castle Studios in Franklin,Tn. You can find all of Katie music on itunes and multiple other digital outlets. Katie is currently a featured artist on the nationally acclaimed Teen Nation Tour 2014. Teen Nation Tour travels across the USA presenting at middle schools their message to “Stand Strong and Defend against Bullying”. To date Katie has performed before 70K students with Teen Nation in Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia & Mississippi. Katie also is a featured artist on Blitz Tours and Teens TurntUp Tours.

A Barbizon trained model; she regularly models for Mike Moreland Commercial Photography and Bella Fashion Designs, Miami. Katie currently holds the title of Miss US Nation Teen Georgia. Modeling offers a different vantage point as relates to her songwriting and allows a creative way to utilize the skills Katie has learned performing at live shows. Katie hosts events and broadcasts shows via StageIt. Keep up with Katie’s appearances by joining her on her social media pages! Community Service is something that is very important to Katie and she never turns down an invitation to support Cancer Benefits such as Make a Wish Foundation, Paint the Mall Pink, Camp Happy Days and Relay for Life.

She loves visiting at Ryan Secrest Studios in Atlanta and Charlotte Childrens’ Hospitals. Contact: Diane Akin, Administration-P.A. 404-213-6816 Katie will tell you she has been blessed with a talent and although life is busy, it is gratefully fueled by her “passion for performance”.

Sunday, April 19, 2015

David Lessing



“For heights and depths no words can reach, music is the soul’s own speech.”  That’s the simple, yet foreshadowing quote that hung on the wall of the Midwestern farm house of my piano teacher when I was seven years old.

Throughout my life, music has been able to speak when words have failed.  I continued to study piano and voice and began composing when I was nine years old.  Rooted in my faith, I continued to push forward my ability and further develop my songwriting. At age seventeen, I released my first album of all original compositions. Through playing with various bands, recording numerous albums, and touring the nation, I’ve had the privilege of sharing the stage with such acts as:  Mercy Me, Remedy Drive, Disciple,Thousand Foot Krutch, Manic Drive, Ashes Remain, Seabird, Carrollton, Kari Jobe and countless others.

For the last five years I’ve had the incredible opportunity to be a member of multi-platinum selling band and Sony/Provident group ‘Blessid Union of Souls.’  Through extensive touring I’ve been able to play music on every inhabitable continent, except Australia.  I’m amazed at the lasting relationships and bonds that music has created, all across our world.  I’m touched to know that even in places where a language barrier exists, that songs with a message of love endure and reach far beyond what we could imagine.

My instrumental and/or vocal abilities have now been featured on over forty different recording projects, ranging many different styles and genres. My latest project ‘The Restoration Project I’ was released in January of 2015 with ‘Love Is Here’ being co-produced by platinum artist Eliot Sloan.  My hope is that through my own personal experiences, trials and triumphs, that a feeling of love and hope can always be felt… that the songs of my heart can reach the heights and depths of yours.