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Laura Ainsworth  Laura’s shows have drawn appreciative audiences and rave reviews. BroadwayWorld.com raved that her show "Cole Porter: Elegance & Decadence," was "magnificent entertainment" and described her as both "a fine singer with an outstanding range and genuine wit" and "a vivid personality with a wonderful stage presence." No wonder some of the top jazz and supper club musicians in the Southwest have eagerly teamed with her, including recording artist Michael Gott and pianist and Sammons Center for the Arts' "2011 Dallas Jazz Musician of the Year," Brian Piper. Piper's modern jazz group, the Brian Piper Trio, were recent spotlight artists at the Newport Jazz Fest Beach Party. They make up the core band for Laura's debut album: the sexy, sultry, swinging and, in spots, sublimely silly "Keep It To Yourself" (Eclectus Records, available at CDBaby.com and iTunes), which was also produced and arranged by Piper. Special guests include violinist Milo Deering of the hot bluegrass/jazz fusion group Beatlegras and guitarist Chris Derose, a favorite accompanist of Willie Nelson, Patti Austin and Michael Feinstein. Yolanda Rabun
 Yolanda Rabun is a graduate of the acclaimed Northside School of the Arts in Atlanta, Georgia, where she performed with Atlanta’s Showbiz Kids touring throughout the United States, Europe and Japan. Yolanda studied under the greats including the late Isaac Hayes for a special rendition of God Bless America which Yolanda sang to the late and former United States President, Ronald Reagan. The last 4 years, Yolanda has been the lead vocalist of the Stanley Baird Group, a jazz group led by renowned saxophonist, Stanley Baird. She appears on Stanley’s Baird’s seventh project, Traffic Jam with the smooth jazz single, "I Want 2 Love You" which ranked in Solar Radio’s year end Top 10 List. Yolanda is the total creative and professional package being a composer, writer, producer, professional actor, speaker and an award-winning corporate attorney. Yolanda’s music background is diverse; she sings musical theatre, jazz, R & B, soul, classical, country, spiritual, folk and gospel. Through the innate ability to transform her stories in so many different styles, Yolanda’s powerful and unique voice will be considered one of the great cross-over jazz artists of our decade. Yolanda Rabun's first single, So Real, from the upcoming So Real project is her original work and is a glimpse of the phrasing and style she has become known for in the jazz world. Mark Shine
 Misz Aka The Groove Producer  The single; 'Weekend Getaway' is a feel good, sensuous, contemporary jazz guitar song for contemporary jazz, smooth jazz and groove jazz guitar lovers worldwide to enjoy. Daniel Glen Timms  With his newest record, "Life's An Illusion", you can hear an artist that has arrived at a place of mastery of his instrument, the studio and the song. The heartbreaks, regressions, reflections and redemption of this American songwriter are not lost in the commercial sensibilities of the new album that is old school in its sound but timeless in its feeling. Life's An Illusion is a 10-song album by an artist nurtured in the sounds of the 70's, yet like any pure music, rings with truth and clarity of the present. Daniel Glen Timms is a poster child of the independent artist movement, who has never given up on his dream and taught himself how to produce his own records, design his own albums and release his music on his own label, while expanding his audience throughout the world. The deep, rich and human experiences this independent artist has undoubtedly absorbed by working in these areas, has brought a unique perspective to this American-born singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer. These stories and insights seem to ooze from his material, which vibrates with a high level of musicianship, poetic lyrics and accomplished tonal qualities. If you dig down to the roots of this artist, the lyrics and emotions seem to come alive with authenticity. Lee Hayes  I am an Original and Honest Singer Songwriter in the classic sense, think Paul Simon/Bowie/Lennon ect... After being born I was educated (processed) in Birmingham England which is roughly in the middle of England. Enough of that kinda stuff, I’m a wordy person always somewhere else, not quite with it, whatever ‘it’ is, thinking about meanings to songs, especially little throw away lines. I can’t stand this Cowell driven vacuum that exists at the moment, don’t believe ‘bankers’, ‘politicians’ and especially ‘Newsreaders’. I like writing songs that have interesting guitar parts, I feel the words need to flow with the guitar part and have nice hidden meanings (especially the ones I don’t know myself) I still have ten fingers and toes which are the product of 3.5 billion years of evolution, I walk upright and like the rest of humanity often speak before I think but at least I don’t go around killing others after which sets me apart from lower forms of life. So to conclude I wish you peace and happiness and I hope you get away with anything that don’t harm no-one and brings you pleasure. Derik LaRon  "Derik Laron can sing, although he uses AutoTune to compete with others in his genre, he's not the type of artist that needs it because he can actually sing. Those who like Usher, Ne-Yo, and Chris Brown would really like Derik's new project, "Crash Radio", which contains several potential Top 40 hits on it. For example, "Change Their Mind" is a great song that has a lot of major commercial radio appeal. The music is brilliantly produced and the hook is very catchy; it reminds me of something Usher or Michael Jackson would do. Another cool song is "Make A Wish". On this one, Derik delivers a Trey Songz feel that really places him among some of today's R&B elite. At times on the song you will forget you're listening to an unsigned artist. Other notable songs by Derik Laron include "Knight In Shining Armor", "Magazine", and "Never Change". Either of these songs could be a break out hit on any urban or Top 40 radio station. Ifababa and the Afrospirituals
 Isreal Damilare Alade,a saxophonist & african music composer/arranger,studied music at the Polytechnic Ibadan,Oyo state,Nigeria,West-Africa with a special concentration in African percussions..Played with various bands of different genre,also a member of the "ELENIYAN" brotherhood (FELA & THE EGYPT 80 band). Released his first singles in 2002 titled "IFA". Ifababa's increased understanding,passion and expression of his inherited African religion is so reflective of his acts, and he is presently working on the new album he titled "SACRED" 5 years after the release of his first commercial work " Tales & Folks " in 2006. The energy,style,spiritism,fusion and flow of his music with his band "AFROSPIRITUALS" is one that leaves the audience with a final remark in likes: wow!, SACRED!,AFRO! or ROOTS!...He plans to do a lot of touring in europe in 2011/2012 and also record a track in of the next album with a percussion group in cuba. |
Anna Zoe  Anna Zoe is originally from Erie, Pennsylvania and has been singing since she began to speak. Her parents urged her to participate with them in the church choir, and put her in piano lessons for 6 years, which led to performing in school choirs and musical theatre. This part of her life created that focus and hunger that made her work even harder. That wasn’t her only outlet though. In her mind, she always thought of herself as being an athlete, because it was more of a realistic goal in relation to her hometown. However, the music truly became a focus in her life as a few special people who saw that inner spark, urged her to pursue her music instead. She learned to write her own songs and even started her own record label, Dank Records. "If you are going to do it, do it right", states Anna. Anna self-released a 3-song EP electronically and songs such as 'Someday' and 'Back in The Day' were released on compilation CD's by Quickstar Productions, all the while working on putting together a full length album. Anne Zoe is proud to announce the release of her debut CD "Friction in Some Direction" on June 27, 2011. Her lead single, "Keep Breathing" "signifies not giving up on what you believe is right and true in your heart in whatever form it may be", states Anna. This song has a wonderful mixture of live instruments, electronic elements and a pure, crisp sound to it. Lyrically it is eloquent, and the arrangement of this song is extraordinary and unique. The injection of clever techniques makes Anna Zoe an artist to watch for. She brings freshness to alternative pop songs, which make her music different than the rest of the players in this industry. Abby Cubey
 Rich in diverse music from all over the globe, Cebu was an exciting hometown for the budding singer/songwriter. On one end of the spectrum, her home was filled with the 1950s classics that were her mother’s passion. Meanwhile, the city is rich in traditional sounds, including reggae, rock and folk music, as well as the latest pop hits. "Cebu is basically one of the best city in the country, so you're exposed to every type of music over there," explains Cubey. When asked to describe the music she's about to release Cubey says "it's hard to put myself in a box. I just write songs that I strongly believe in and that are coming from inside. There are no tricks. It's honesty with big melodies. And I'm going to be singing songs that are written from various real-life experiences, where Cubey blends her buoyant voice with purposefully simple production. Although she is incredibly proud of the recordings, Cubey feels the best way to experience the sound is to see her perform live. "That is what I'm most excited for – taking these songs and traveling them around the world." The only place she would rather be than in the recording studio, is with her back up dancers on stage – where she smiling and sharing her love to her fans. "I think people are really going to gravitate towards the live show. We turn it into a party." Her message to her fans: Thank you for your support and i will be here for more, and know that all of us are special on our own way. Love you all. Linda Welby  Linda, for many years, has had the uncanny ability of being able to very successfully manage raising a family, co-ordinating several work projects as well as dedicating time to continued education. It has to be asked, with eight children ranging in ages from twenty two to nine, a day and night job and the launching of a CD, just how does Linda find the time? "When I had three kids I wondered how I would ever cope, I was absolutely run off my feet, but it seemed to get easier as time went on. That's how it seemed to me anyway. I don't think I'm that busy," she laughs. Linda's pure interest in people is clearly evident in her very approachable and friendly manner. "I sing and play because I love it and I do feel that any success that I have had has not changed me as a person. I like to keep things as normal as possible in my life because that is just the way I am". Sheer simplicity is what keeps this fun-loving and very independent free spirit happiest. "My songs tell a story of real people in real times, stories that can be true for a lot of people not just me, I believe that is why people of all ages connect with them" AnJeline  Angeline Boyd known as "AnJeline" is a seasoned vocalist that has been singing since the age of six. She grew up listening to the influences of Chaka Khan, Stephanie Mills, Whitney Houston, and Anita Baker. Her vocal ability was later influenced by artists like Mariah Carey and Yolonda Adams. Her skills include having a natural ear for multiple harmonies, melodic rifts, and has a 2 ½ octave range. Raised in Virginia Beach, VA; Angeline started writing poems and lyrics by age eight. She entered a contest in elementary school that inspired her to continue to perfect her passion for blending the words that were her intimate thoughts, with the melodies that floated in her head. She later found her niche in writing ballads and mid-tempo pieces in the style of jazz, R&B, or Neo-Soul. In the past she has been featured on a few local hip-hop artists' tracks to add some lyrical and vocal depth. Angeline began studio recording at the age of twelve, and over the years has worked on multiple singles with indie record labels. In 2010, AnJeline was the starring role of "Chyna Black", in the musical stageplay, "Oilsheen". She has been a featured artist of Romonta & Friends in Virginia Beach, VA at Mango’s Sports Bar. She also was the lead female vocalist of the rock band, "Rah Element" that performed across the Hampton Roads area. She now is showcased by a talented group of musicians and background vocals for a great live performances along the east coast!! ?In the future, Angeline would love to become a writer/arranger for the music industry. In 2010 she released her first demo mixtape "Soulful Seduction" that featured her unique style for the world to experience. AnJeline currently has two singles on Itunes ("U Ain’t Nuthin’ But A…" and "What I Know") that are circulating as she finishes work on her EP, "The World is Full of Music…" Katherine Penfold  "Regardless if she is performing her own songs or doing covers, Katherine’s voice is simply gorgeous."-Brad Denbow The Quill Canadian recording artist, Katherine Penfold, has begun creating a buzz throughout the music industry, becoming known as one of Canada’s best voices. Her incredible sense of tone and expression has brought a new, refreshing sound to the pop/jazz genre, as reflected in her last 2 albums. With a 3rd album on the way, this is an artist you don’t want to miss hearing perform or having on your playlist. She is one of a kind, working with musicians Walle Larsson, Ron Paley, Dee Daniels, Luke McMaster, and songwriter, Christopher Ward. While studying music at Brandon University, Katherine began singing with Funk/R&B group, The NuPhunk Orchestra. Through experience performing with the talented jazz/funk musicians at the University, she found a love for the classic jazz standards and the stories they told. Now writing jazz standards alongside her pop originals, Katherine’s music is a perfect blend of modern pop and jazz culture, bringing to the table a whole new brand of musicianship and passion to listeners worldwide. fLO  At a tiny dance studio in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District, a group of young girls wrap up a new hip-hop routine and head out into the bright afternoon. As they leave, they cheerily wave goodbye to their inspiring teacher – the young dancer, singer, and songwriter whom the world will soon know as fLO. As ever, the 21-year old dance teacher stays in her studio to work on new dance routines for the live shows and music videos that have so far helped make fLO one of the country’s hottest emerging pop artists. Club appearances in the Bay Area have seen fLO amass a loyal local fan base, while her online presence has enabled thousands of people across the world to hear her music, watch her videos, and follow her on social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter. Those numbers are sure to increase with the June release of her debut album The Exhibition, which launches on June 01st – the same day as her first big televised live performance on BET’s 106 & Park. Her artistic urge is evident in her songs, which result from the various experiences and emotions of her life. The sexy swagger of club smash Like Me is a riposte to a vindictive former friend, while the tender vulnerability of Platinum Love captures the feeling of falling in love. These songs also highlight the diversity of the fLO sound, which seems to straddle multiple genres, while remaining firmly in the pop arena. She attributes this to the variety of music she was exposed to by her English mother and a Senegalese father. "Not many young girls grew up listening to the likes of Youssou N'Dour," she laughs, "but having heard all this world music helps me bring a different slant to things and be open-minded about what I can create. I’m happy to be considered a pop singer, but really I would love to be genre-less."  All the Seals lying at the Cove read
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