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9 Red Sun
CD 2
 “Melodic Power-Pop you can’t get out of your head!” Think Blondie, with Foo Fighters guitars and Beatles harmonies. Quickly creating a buzz, 9 Red Sun has won awards from such
industry giants as VH1, Billboard, and the John Lennon Song Contest. Their songs have been featured in films and tv, including One Tree Hill, Smallville and The OC.
www.9redsun.com
Alpha Cat
CD I
In the vein of the old New York City sounds of Patti Smith, Velvet
Underground, Television - Alpha Cat’s approach to music shows more depth
of thought than many of the teenage hucksters out there right now.
Lyrically, the songs are rich in images, as the various stories unfold
and play out...the vocals of Elizabeth McCullough, lazily cutting words
like solid Patti Smith, or at times ethereal along the lines of Joni
Mitchell or an acoustic Chrissy Hynde. Upon listening, it is apparent
that the well from which Alpha Cat songs generally spring, is longtime
photographer McCullough’s understanding of how equally both the absence
and presence of light define the world we see. What else is clear is
that this is a genuine exploration of the terms of emotional survival. www.thealphacat.com
Amy Lennard
CD 2
 Amy Lennard’s sound incorporates “rootsy folk rock style, like New York City with a twang, openly intimate lyrics, and Amy’s soulful voice.” Full band production with great
hooks, interesting melodies and cool riffs pulls the listener in and keeps them there long after the band is gone.
www.amylennard.com
Amy Therrien
CD 2
 Amy Therrien is a passionate singer-songwriter with folk/pop/rock influences including Edie Brickell, Tori Amos, Patty Griffin, and The Cranberries. In 2004, Amy began recording the cd, “Fires Burning”, with the intent to bring music back to the forefront of her life. The Chorus: “Fires Burning, Deep Rivers Flowing, Wild Colors Taking over Now,” represents the internal abundance of passion,
spirit, emotion and magic that is inside every human. www.amytherrien.com
Ann-Marita
CD 2
 Norwegian singer/songwriter Ann-Marita is a force to be reckoned with in the country music industry. Her 2004 debut single, "Face In The Crowd", was an Independent Top 10 European hit, and the follow-up; "Alive And Kickin” is, according to
Australian magazine Country Music Capital News: "a can't hold me down declaration that will stir the blood of "Hell-Yeah" girls everywhere"! www.annmarita.com
CD I
Astra Kelly proudly states “I was born in Marvel,
AK. and delivered by Dr. Wise.” Astra’s early interest in music
was fueled by family jams, many school choirs as well as formal
music studies. Her universal style has developed a sound she
named “acoustic soul,” a rich fusion of her Chicago roots in acid
jazz, funk and blues, merged with acoustic rock and folk elements.
Astra Kelly’s lyrics read rhythmically as poetry, speaking of
emotional transformation and personal freedom. Performing many
times armed only with an acoustic guitar, her delivery is an
intensely powerful expression of equal parts joy and pain, balance
and struggle. Astra Kelly has toured extensively over the years
as a solo performer or with other various projects. She has
released three records on her own label, and is presently working
on a fourth, this time with an established producer and engineer
team.
www.astrakelly.com
Cara Tyler
CD 2
 "Fashion conscious Super-Pop electro-spectacular style - did someone say Sexy? Meeee-ow! It's glam, theatrical with all the trimmings. Cara’s live show is high energy
with the artist described as “a musical diva with decadent style".
www.caratyler.com
Carla Fleming
CD 2
 Carla’s voice has been compared to early Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, but her style of singing is all her own. “I can rock out to the heaviest Metals (minus the screams) and soothe the
soul with the sweetest ballad.”
www.carlafleming.com
Celeste Lear
CD I
Celeste Lear
is a singer, guitarist and electronic music programmer who writes
and produces her own music from a computer based home recording
studio in Topanga Canyon, C.A. Celeste creatively blends together
the musical styles of jazz, rock, emo and electronica, producing a
unique, captivating, and emotional torrent of sound. Celeste Lear
performed as the guitarist and front woman for the Santa Cruz
based funk/jam band “Kaleidoscopic” and electric guitarist in the
Cabrillo College Latin Jazz ensemble in the late 90’s. She then
re-located to the San Francisco bay area to further pursue music
and sound engineering studies. In 2000 she joined an all women
Afro Cuban Rock ensemble based in Oakland called “Veronica Black”
(currently known as: “Omeyocan”) and became a member of an 8 piece
rock band, “Spootnik” (www.spootnik.com
), as the electric lead and rhythm guitarist while continuing to
record as well as perform as a solo artist in and around the Bay
Area. You can visit the artist’s website for cd’s and MP3’s that
are available.
www.celestelear.com
Cherelle Jardine
CD 2
 The road towards a musical career began early for Toronto born Cherelle Jardine. Quoting Ben Ohmart, “Jardine’s a smooth blend of indie girl rock full of expressive
emotions that dig deep into the heart of introspection and unfolds the world she lives in”. Cherelle’s music is “an eclectic mix of retro rock/ alt country/
country rock /hot ac/pop rock.”
www.cherellejardine.com
Chrissy Coughlin
CD I
Chrissy Coughlin has made her mark with her strong
debut CD, ” You Never Know” with her angelic yet earthy voice.
Chrissy is a tour de force whose audience relates to her
insightful lyrics and great live performances. In the past year
alone while based in Washington, D.C., Chrissy received praise
from The Washington Post, Washingtonpost.com, The Washington
Times, On Tap Magazine, and The Voice of the Hill. Now residing in
Los Angeles, Chrissy continues to grow as an artist every day.
This past summer Chrissy played up in New York City and
Northhampton, Massachusetts as well as venues now around L.A.
Chrissy has opened for Geoff Muldaur in New Hampshire and in
December she will be a featured artists at the Bluebird Café in
Nashville… proof that her hard work and talent are paying off.
www.chrissymusic.com
Cindy
Alter
CD I
Cindy
Alter was born to a musical family in Johannesburg South Africa, but
claims that “music chose her.” Cindy picked up a guitar at age 10,
wrote her first song at 15 and then joined a heavy-rock, cover-band,
playing everything from Zeppelin to Grand Funk. Her strong childhood
dream to write songs and live in the U.S.A. was reinforced by listening
to James Taylor & Carol King and other prolific songwriters. Currently
residing in Los Angeles, but traveling home often, Cindy has found peace
and fulfillment as a human being, musician and songwriter, stretching
her musical capabilities beyond her wildest dreams, co-producing,
writing and independently releasing two solo CD's, "Silver Moon", and
"Dark Heart". She is now recording tracks for her third solo CD. Cindy
Alter lyrics are powerful, open and transparent. You can see right
through to the soul of this woman who has exactly what it takes to make
the journey within wonderful!
www.cindyalter.com
Cyndi Vellmure
CD 2
 Cyndi plays both guitar and piano. She released her first record entitled “Songs for a Rainy Day” in May 2004, produced by Dave Darling and well received by her supportive fans and the
indie music scene. Cyndi combines a melodic, lyrical pop with a rock sound, somewhat rooted in blues and folk, with vocals and lyrics delivered with a style that’s all Vellmure.
www.cyndivellmure.com
Debra Knox
CD 2
 Debra Knox is a singer /songwriter/ director/ artist and music mentor. NARAS, the National Academy of Arts and Science, has compared her sound to a cross between Annie Lenox and Alice in Chains. She has been a featured San Francisco artist at
the Hard Rock Cafe, The Cannery, and the Polk Street Festival. Musician Magazine singled out her song "You Don't Care" on a compilation disc entitled "Rising Stars of San Francisco," as the one song and writer to pay attention to.
www.debraknox.com
Deborah Bishop
CD I
Deborah
Bishop's magic ignites when surrounded by her multi-talented,
musically seasoned band formed with co-writer George Leger III.
With their New Country/Pop sounds, Deborah Bishop performs the
gamut of musical sensibilities, from eloquent acoustic tones with
guitar and vocals, to dynamic, strong and energetic full band
expressions that will rock your ears and your hearts. Although
Deborah is an award winning pianist, critically acclaimed actress,
published author, and featured dancer, it was music that
eventually won her heart. Often described as a cross between
Alanis Morrisette, Sherrie Austin, Faith Hill, Sheryl Crow and
even Dolly Parton, Deborah’s sound is distinctly her own. The
band’s debut album, “Just My Alibi”, is enjoying radio airplay as
well as being named Independent Americana Album of the Year (2004)
by the Los Angeles Music Awards.
www.deborahbishop.net
CD I
Dianna
Paige has always been involved with music, her first passion. Being
half Inuit, born in Eastern Canada, and a dual citizen of both the U.S.
and Canada, Dianna was adopted into a musical family and grew up
performing in festivals. Dianna has studied classical guitar, piano and
the flute but her main instrument is voice. While performing her own
brand of alternative/country/folk music at various venues, including
showcasing at Songwriter's Associations. Her newest material is
presently being produced by San Francisco musical genius,
Ken Graven. Releases such as
"Look Into My Eyes," which is being featured on KronStudio's
Music From the
Invisible Sky C.D., and "I'm Leavin' You Baby", which (with
the help of
Western Heart Promotions) has
charted at #1 on some radio stations in New Zealand and Australia, will
be included on her latest c.d. Dianna also spearheaded The Goddess
Within compilation featuring women artists. www.diannapaige.com
Dina
Gathe
CD I
 A
defiantly expressive and gifted singer/songwriter who’s fresh melodic
sounds leave audiences wanting more, Dina Gathe is representative of the
new generation of post-modern, feisty female artists born out of the
eighties rock world. With her empassioned storytelling and creative
guitar low end rhythms, (consider Chrissie Hynde, Suzy Quatro, The Go
Go’s, Annie Lennox) Dina emerges with a style all her own. A prolific
songwriter, Dina Gathe is player, producer and master of technology,
composing music that reveals depth, with smooth pop grooves, and an
edginess to appeal to a diversity of listeners. Born and raised in Los
Angeles, Dina picked up the guitar before the age of five and played in
numerous garage bands during her teens. She surrounded herself with
records of the 70’s and 80’s venturing into self-exploration of
songwriting and demo recording. More recently, Dina formed Soundstruck
Productions with songwriter Patricia (PK) Koprowski, to further explore
music production and creative promotions.
www.dinagathe.com
Eleanore Altman
CD 2
 Eleanore is a singer/songwriter from Montreal whose musical influences include Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Max Martin. Eleanore's television and film credits include an original
song performance in "Voices of a New Generation" (Amerimage/Spectra) and vocals for the soundtrack to "CQ2" (Alliance Atlantis).
www.eleanorealtman.com
Fran Gray
CD 2
 Fran's radio-ready pop style was recently coined as timeless in Americana U.K. Magazine and Pop Up Magazine said, “the fulcrum of Gray's music is embedded in a foundation of pop which she
attacks with an expressive, poetic style and strength that is clad in delicious, sugar-sweet melodies." Fran currently cultivates her own songs in the musically diverse city of Portland, Oregon.
www.frangraymusic.com
Gabrielle
CD 2
 Gabrielle’s songs reflect her earthy ethereal voice, individuality as well as the richness of early influences. Her new CD “WIDE” is already eliciting comparisons to Peter
Gabriel & Joni Mitchell drawing comment for its deep emotional authenticity & strikingly beautiful musical arrangements.
www.mudmusic.com
gilli
moon
CD I and 2
As the force and creator behind Females on Fire, gilli moon is a singer, songwriter, recording artist, pianist, actor, producer, author, painter, motivator, entrepreneur, visionary and empowering community builder. Her restless creativity and
rebellious nature continually urge her to push the envelope in the studio, on stage and with whatever she touches. The voice of a siren with her piano purging songs that ooze raw emotion and sensuality, gilli moon is the quintessential
renaissance woman. www.gillimoon.com
The
Gypsy Butterfly
CD I
The
Gypsy Butterfly is a free spirited, inspirational soul from the Okanagan,
in the heart of British Columbia, Canada. The folk-rock singer,
songwriter, fitness enthusiast, author and image consultant has
developed a sound that rings true to the heart, bringing a message of
light, love and healing. Gypsy Butterfly is the muse of Carly Thomas,
who is the voice behind the songs. Carly sings from experience.
Personal growth has been a lifetime staple on the Gypsy Butterfly’s
path. The music will move you, as Carly’s beauty is both outward and
within. Her voice is gentle but confident, her message is none other
than love. Her words seek to awaken your mind, challenge your thoughts
and illuminate the dark corners within. Songs that will speak to your
deepest sensibilities and induce emotions many of us keep dormant. The
Gypsy Butterfly’s desire is to inspire true healing within and to help
listener’s discover their real passion in life – the “real you.” To
have the courage to go out and get it… to “just be yourself.”
www.thegypsybutterfly.com
Hilde Sevens (Red7s)
CD I
Born and raised in Lommel, Belgium, Red7s moved to
California in 2000 to crack the U.S. market with her emotionally charged
sound. Developing her style with her band, Red7s, the artist matured as
a songwriter, performing at SXSW Unofficial Go Girls Showcase before
continuing her path as a solo artist. Red7s current CD release,
“Everybody’s Famous”, will continue to build the artist’s reputation for
insightful lyrics with vocals that send chills up your spine. “I Have
been singing since I could talk. My brother and I used to sing while
doing the dishes... anything to keep our mind off the dirty plates! :-)
Joined several choirs while growing up, but never really had the nerve
to sing in front of people. That all changed when I moved to
California...People that inspired me are Ani Di Franco, Suzanne Vega,
Indigo Girls, Paul Simon, and a lot more great musicians. But let’s not
forget all my friends that have inspired me to reveal the songs in my
head.”
www.red7s.com
Holly
Light
CD I and CD 2
 Holly
Light’s performing career has covered all kinds of ground…growing up in
New Jersey, Holly started gigging during her teens, primarily as a solo
artist covering classic folk and blues tunes. When her music brought her
West Holly began songwriting more seriously and continued to perform
solo in San Francisco. Looking for love in all the wrong places, Holly
Light ended up in Los Angeles and moved from playing solo to playing in
both original and cover bands. Holly also started a couple bands
including Jane Doe and Mood Swing. Holly recently released a full
length cd, “Beautiful World” which has the qualities to be an indie
artist classic. As Michael Allison of TheGlobalMuse.com writes, “Holly
Light and her great Adult Alternative Pop style can charm even the most
critical music fan. Her seductive vocals and passionate songwriting make
her a definite force in her genre…To me, that is music that is all too
rare.” It is these rare qualities that make Holly Light so unique in a
“Beautiful World” of her music, lyrics and stories we should all step
into.
www.hollylight.com
Jacinta
CD 2
 This firebrand’s infectious dance grooves paired with her dynamic and inspiring lyrics equal a creative talent that is almost unearthly. A Musician,
Writer, Vocalist, Performer, Producer of electronic dance music, Jacinta's single SUNSHINE hit #20 on Billboard's Dance Club Chart in early 2006.
www.chunkymusic.com
Jamie
Green
CD I
Jamie’s
musical influences include nearly all pop, rock and soul from the 70’s
to the present, with contemporary influences including Peter Gabriel,
the Indigo Girls, Tori Amos and Alanis Morissette. Using organic and
sometimes retro instrumentation, loops and light electronica to present
her well-crafted songs, Jamie forges a brand of contemporary pop that is
funky, folky, thoughtful, moody and soulful. With her passionate music
and confessional lyrics, Jamie shows you the full range of human
emotion, leaving your heart moved, and your body moving. She tells it
like it is, from the perspective of a woman both strong and vulnerable,
both confident and neurotic--a woman still trying to figure this whole
life thing out. Jamie Green is now “two-for-two,” having won an L.A.
Music Award for her debut CD, “My Crime” (Outstanding Independent Pop
Album – 2000), as well as one for her follow up effort, “Truce” (Adult
Alternative Album of the Year – 2003). Jamie will begin recording her
third album in the fall of 2004, thanks to having recently won the first
place prize in the Gruv. Inc. national song contest: the recording and
manufacturing of another full-length CD.
www.jamiegreenmusic.com
Joan Enguita
CD I
 It begins with a magical voice, warm enough to melt
a glacier. The voice is connected to the soul of Joan Enguita, an
accomplished singer/songwriter who distills her life's experiences
into melodies and lyrics in the modern folk tradition. "I think
of songs as tea bags," she explains. "They have to be in the
water a certain length of time before they're ready." Judging by
her recent outpouring of material, it's tea time. The Lancaster,
California-based artist has two CDs. Kiss Me Awake, is a suite of
songs recorded acoustically as an expressive tableaux of guitar
and vocals. Her second outing, Two Suitcases, features a studio
of respected Nashville musicians tastefully accompanying Joan with
dobro, accordion and traditional instruments. With the release of
her two CDs, plans are being made for national touring.
Meanwhile, in addition to concert and festival appearances, Joan
donates her performances to community, prison and educational
groups, while she expands her burgeoning catalog of songs.
"Songwriters are the eyes and ears of the world," she notes.
www.joanenguita.com
Julie Schreiber
CD 2
Start with vocals from Alanis Morrisette and Janis Joplin…Add in guitar work from Eddie Van Halen and Jimmy Page and finish it with the rhythm section of Led Zeppelin and Audioslave.
What do you get? The Julie Schreiber Band!
www.julieschreiberband.com
Laura
Hage (That Girl Laura)
CD I
Laura
Hage is a contemporary singer/songwriter who plays guitar and
keyboards. Currently based in Los Angeles, CA, Laura trained at the
Berklee College of Music, Boston Conservatory and Idyllwild School of
Music and the Arts. As an artist her performances and songs illustrate
the spirit, integrity, and lifestyle that she willingly shares with her
audiences. Laura has a unique voice and style hard to define but
influences of Lisa Loeb, Jewel and the voice of Sixpence None the
Richer. Laura is working fulltime recording her debut cd and also
touring the college circuit with the aid of a booking agent. She was
chosen to showcase her talents at the Heart of America regional
conference for NACA (National Association for Campus Activities). Laura
has performed in Europe and also toured in coffeehouses, clubs, and
churches throughout America. Her performance and songs illuminate the
spirit, integrity and lifestyle that she willingly shares with her
audience. Laura is currently in the studio recording her debut album as
well as touring full time.
www.laurahage.com
Karen Cobb
CD 2
 Karen Cobb is an award winning singer, songwriter and producer who performs in clubs throughout the Southern California area. Currently Karen’s third studio album ‘Where
It Begins...” has been getting great reviews, to the point of the hot single “Issues” is being showcased in a featured film.
www.karencobb.com
Kelen
CD I
Kelen
was born with rhythm in her blood and a passion to perform. Her songs
paint pictures in the listener’s mind that command immediate and
complete attention. In a sea of sound-alikes, Kelen is a voice fresh,
exciting and soothing, with a style daring to defy much of the bland
norm. At 15, Kelen toured as a drummer & percussionist internationally
performing in places like the Opera House in Sydney, Australia to grand
theaters in Manila, the Philippines, to outdoor venues in Honolulu,
Hawaii. Being in much demand & playing on a regular basis during
festivals, live with her set of congas and guitar, she and her band
performed Canada Day in the late 90’s as the headliner, drawing in
crowds of up to 100,000 people. During these most enjoyable times of
success, Kelen won 3 International Billboard Songwriting awards. In
2002, Kelen became a finalist for “Best Online Indie Artist” sponsored
by Canadian-Music.com with her Wayne Gretzky tribute song, “99”. This
won her a spot on a Warner Music Canada compilation that was released in
the summer of 2003. Kelen now resides comfortably in California and
enjoys recording in her home studio.
Kim Char Meredith
CD 2
 This Hawaii Music Award winner ('Favorite Pop Recording Artist') has cultivated an avid following with her powerful, expressive voice. Kim Char’s cd release, Give and Take, (Passionate Women
Records) showcases a breathtaking vocal range and songwriting. Whether playing intimate venues or large arenas (as when she opened for Melissa Etheridge), Kim Char commands the stage, emotionally connecting with her audience.
www.kimchar.com
Kim
Erin
CD I
Kim
Erin is a solo artist with unparalleled style and dedication as
well as hit commercial appeal.
She has created a perfectly
blended amalgam of pop, rock, blues and funk; crystallizing her
signature style. This feisty Canadian artist
arrived in Los
Angeles with a wealth of formal musical education and professional
touring/studio experience. More than just talent alone, Kim’s list
of credentials is impressive, with top honors at Canada’s Royal
Conservatory, The Musician’s Institute in Hollywood, songs in
feature movies, a four-month tour in Asia, a spotlight on the VH1
series "Road To Fame," and much more. Former Sony exec Dale
Kawashima awarded her song-of-the-month honors through his
prestigious organization, Songwriters Universe. Kim Erin has
shared her music with three continents in the last five years, a
testament to the level of her talents. Now based out of both
Toronto and LA, she continues to build her following playing the
hottest venues across Canada, the US and beyond.
Kim is garnering some pretty serious accolades throughout the
industry with her debut album "Fly Away.” This record is a very
personal and intensely honest collection of songs, beautifully
performed, as Erin cares passionately about her music, and holds
nothing back.
www.kim-erin.com
Kris Miller
CD I & CD 2
The
songs of Kris Miller are original stories of her personal experiences
and intimate communions with God. They are all messages given for this
day and age. From singing the songs accapella around campfires 25 years
ago, to the current sound with microphones, amplifiers and instruments,
the songs keep evolving. Recording them today has been a miracle.
These are songs of awakening, Love, and fulfillment of the Promise of
God's Kingdom. They are songs with a message, songs given by the Spirit
for the people; a new testament of our Lord with us in today's world.
Kris Miller’s music is Universal with flavors from the East, to
traditional gospel to modern Christian R&B. There is an uniqueness in
the rhythms and the harmonies. It is an ageless and familiar sound that
stirs the soul. The voice of Kris Miller is a unique instrument in
itself. She sings with the true Love and conviction she feels for our
Lord - Amen.
www.sonicbids.com/krismiller
Kristy Hanson
CD 2
 With a fresh blend of original, jazz-tinged acoustic music and a truly mesmerizing voice, Kristy Hanson is an unforgettable performer and songwriter. She has charmed
audiences all over the country with her powerful, witty, and self-aware performances, making loyal fans wherever she goes.
www.kristyhanson.com
Laura Bradley
CD 2
 Laura’s first CD, aptly titled First Time, blends pop jazz with a fusion of Puerto Rican and Cuban rhythms. Her latest album, Storm, is a 16-song pop rock journey through the
devastatingly beautiful landscapes of love and loss. www.laurabradley.com
Lauren Briant
CD 2
 Lauren Briant at 21has Jessica Simpson's looks and the vocal capabilities of Mariah Carey! Grammer winner Howard McCrary says...."Wow, I am floored! Get this kid on a label, quick.”
Producer Viet Renn exclaims "Is that Celine Dion or Lauren Briant?" Her song on Females on Fire 2, “You Can Do Better”, is pop with a funky style that has “hit” written all over it!
www.laurenbriant.com
Leigh Silver
CD 2
 Originally hailing from Philadelphia, Leigh Silver has been working on collaborations with Jimmy Harry (EMI) and Gina Schock of the GoGo's for a new ep this was recorded at Interscope, mixed by Pete Novak (grammy
winning engineer for Outkast's "Hey Ya") and engineered by Jose Alcantar. Gina Schock produced as well as played drums.
www.leighsilver.com
Lexy Collins
CD I
Lexy Collins is
an LA-based singer-songwriter currently completing her first
original album – “No More Pity Parties”. Her songs capture the
essence of the strong independent woman and can be described as
uplifting and powerful, while her ballads exude a heartfelt
rawness. Lexy had the opportunity to collaborate with songwriting
veteran, David “Cat” Cohen on a few cuts that will be included on
her upcoming album. Lexy’s music is best categorized in the
country/folk/Americana genre.
Most recently, Lexy has been showcasing her new material at local
Los Angeles coffee houses and has received a warm reception. Lexy
also sang with folk-rolk band "Sovereigntone" and continues to
work with other LA-based songwriters as a demo singer. In 2003,
her original song "Hello New Day" appeared on a film soundtrack
for "Speedmating", a short film in which she also had an acting
role. Lexy Collins has performed in various showcases at
Hollywood's
Cinegrill lounge and was a featured vocalist and actress in "2nd
Chance", a musical at the Stella Adler Theatre.
www.lexycollins.com
Linda Geleris
CD I
Out
of a very personal, emotional earthquake, rose the seedling of a dream
that Linda Geleris had long thought was dead. After many years, she felt
called upon to write songs, as she had done here and there throughout
high school and college. With the sponsorship of TAXI co-founder Michael
Lederer, to whom she had been introduced at a music seminar, Linda
founded SongNet in September 1999 and in early 2002 named L.A. artist
Jimi Yamagishi to head the organization while she returned to the
recording studio to complete her first CD “The Trouble With Love.” From
Nov. 2002 to Jan. 2004, Linda studied songwriting with Grammy Nominated
songstress Harriet Schock. The collection of songs written during this
period, were tracked (recorded March 2004) and it’s all over but the
singing. Linda plans to release the new CD by the end of 2004. Linda’s
influences include Neil Young (Decade,) Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
(So Far,) Joni Mitchell (Court and Spark, Blue,) Fleetwood Mac (Rumors,)
The Doors and many others. I’m sure that the Beatles figures somewhere
in the ‘influence’ department as well.
www.lindageleris.com
Little Sista
CD I
 Little
Sista is a band made up of five incredibly talented sisters: Andrea,
Michal, Camille, Cara and Erin. They are powered by a driving five piece
band, consisting of their brother Darryl Henry (guitar, keyboards),
brother-in-law, Ray Williams (bass), Cassondra Henry, their niece (
guitar ) and two additional members, Cal Popejoy (guitar) and Rick
Friedman on drums and percussion. Little Sista burst onto the LA music
scene in 1995 with original sound, that they call Rock and Soul, which
appeals to Rock and R&B audiences alike. The First big break for Little
Sista as a group was when the went from playing local coffee houses to
the larger venues in such Hollywood hot spots as Luna Park, Viper Room,
Troubadour, Key Club, Whiskey, Mint, Hard Rock Café, and the House of
Blues. Our music is a celebration of harmonies drawn from the influences
of classic rock and soul artistry", says Little Sista member, Andrea.
"The live show is what we really enjoy", says Little Sista member Cara.
The critics have called Little Sista's live shows 'close to perfection,
with high energy harmonies and guitar driven songs that blend together
for a heart stopping show that leaves audiences spellbound.
www.littlesista.com
Lisa Bell
CD 2
 Like a breeze on a summer day, contemporary jazz provides a respite from life's complications. Lisa Bell wafts cool with the best of them, but keeps us from permanently drifting into the stratosphere with charming doses of wit and spice.
www.lisabell.com
Lizzie
CD I
Lizzie
is... passionate and exciting…she has a purpose...to influence the world
by her music… her message...to encourage everyone to believe in
themselves her mission...change the world through love…A girl with a
vision... lizzie has played hundreds of shows all over the United
States, clubs, colleges and more. She has toured all over the world
including many exotic places such as Greenland, Tokoyo, Japan, South
America and more. When she was very young she was chosen from over 5000
girls to star in a musical called "I Believe in Me" which was The White
House Drug Awareness Program For Young People. The musical toured all
around the United States encouraging kids to say no to drugs. Her songs
are on TV shows such as Smallville, Charmed, Felicity, Dawson's Creek,
Angel and many more. She has starred or co-starred in over 10 movies,
commercials and filmed a trailer with Dom Deluise called "Celluloid
Heroes". Lizzie has also written songs for film soundtracks including
some title theme songs for children's films.
www.whoislizzie.com
Maeve Hughes
CD 2
 Whether Original Soul, Jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, or Funk, Maeve's music is unique as she seamlessly blends several genres into a soulful sound all her own. "Maeve Hughes' vocal rhythm is similar to Ani Difranco while her
voice mimics the strength in Natalie Merchant's chords." - The Nantucket Independent.
www.maevehughes.com
Megan Laurie
CD 2
 “I play and perform country and alternative country music that is music of my own creation as well as classic country especially Johnny Cash, George Jones and Hank William Sr. to name a few.”
This Australian songwriter has a stage presence as strong as Faith Hill or Sheryl Crow with a voice that clearly shakes the paint of the walls.
www.meganlaurie.com
Melissa Forbes
CD 2
 Singer/Songwriter Melissa Forbes has been described as “like the best of Ella, Etta and Aretha”. Praised at home and abroad, Melissa is a soul singer with a bluesy, jazzy style unique
among Australian vocalists.
www.melissaforbes.com
Michael Ann
CD 2
 Michael Ann is a modern expression of today’s folk artist. She is a sensitive singer in tune with the spiritual aspects of writing and performing music who reaches to the soul of her listener. Michael Ann’s background is steeped in gospel,
bluegrass, country, rock, and folk music drawing inspiration from Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin, and Joni Mitchell.
www.michaelannmusic.com
Penelope Torribio
CD I
Penelope has been called the American Edith Piaf and the female
Jimmie Rogers for her ability to put stories into songs. Whether
it is a woman lamenting car troubles, as in Flat Tire
Stick-shifting, Broken Transmission Blues, or a woman making
wrong choices—again, as in Jumping from the Frying Pan, you
know the songs comes from the experience of real situations.
Penelope’s songs can make you laugh, can make you think, and can
make you want to dance. Her lyrics are brilliantly delivered with
a voice that lingers long after the last verse and chorus.
Whether singing songs with strong social commentary or her offbeat
humor filled lyrics on love and humanity, each composition has a
life all it’s own. Penelope was named vocalist of the year by the
California County Music Association for her clear straight forward
sound. She writes country, folk, blues, and children’s music. You
can find her many albums available on her website and at any
performance where we’re lucky enough to have Penelope on the bill. www.penelopesongwriter.com
Rachel Garlin
CD I
Rachel Garlin is a nationally-touring
singer-songwriter from Berkeley, CA. A former school teacher and
the 2004 winner of the Newport Folk Festival's Talent Search,
Garlin combines thought-provoking content with resonant imagery
from teaching, traveling, and observing every day life. Rachel
recently recorded her third independent album during two live
performances at the historic Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse in
Berkeley. The live CD, BIG BLUE SKY, is a collection of new
songs performed with Julie Wolf on piano, Jon Evans on bass,
Lisa Zeiler on guitar, and Avril Smith on mandolin. Garlin plays
over 150 shows a year, and has performed on the songwriting
stages at Telluride, Kerrville, and the South Florida Folk
Festival. In addition to touring domestically, Garlin has toured
in Scotland (her mother's homeland), Sweden, and Denmark.
www.rachelgarlin.com
Riddle the Sphinx
CD 2
 Riddle the Sphinx is one of the "most unique bands in Los Angeles," and "the band to see in LA," says NoHo Arts District's Music Column. Led by Christiane Cargill on piano and lead vocals, RTS explores the sounds of alternative, pop,
classical, rock, and world beat stylings, featuring the dynamic percussion of Christo Pellani. www.riddlethesphinx.com
Roberta Chevrette
CD 2
 Whether hitting the road solo with her guitar or accompanied by the mandolins, banjos and percussion that make up her acoustic band, Roberta captures the audiences with a sound that falls somewhere in between the woman-on-her-own style of
influential artists like Ani DiFranco and that of a rowdy, boot stompin' (albeit untraditional) string band. At 23, she has just released her sophomore cd, “Roberta Chevrette: Miss America.”
www.robertachevrette.com
Sandy Cash
CD 2
 A contemporary balladeer in the storytelling tradition, Sandy's Tom Leher-like lyrics transverse the comic and dramatic potential of a woman's experience trying to raise a normal family in
her adopted home of Israel. www.sandycash.com
Sheryl Clapton
CD 2
 Sheryl performs Original Folk Rock as well as Traditional Folk/Country. Based in Spirituality, her music speaks of God, children, love and truth. Sheryl is a touring artist with Missouri
Arts Council, located in St Louis, MO. The adventurous songwriter/artist is currently earning Psychology Degree in a Columbia Missouri College.
www.sherylclapton.com
tch
CD I
 tch
is a singer/songwriter based in los angeles. the self-penned ‘poet who
does it to rhythm’ weaving her stories through music, writing &
directing film, in the cutting edge vision we anticipate from this
prolific storyteller. Presenting one of her songs in this erudite,
‘indies-finest’ collection of Females on Fire, tch is most enthused to
groove amongst the gaggle of goddesses, gents, aesthetic soldiers &
warrior girls who make a difference! tch is pleased to make your
acquaintance.
www.lyonhartfilms.com
Tracy Stark
CD I
Tracy divides her time between her solo career as a
singer/songwriter/ keyboardist, and as a musical director/arranger for
jazz, broadway, blues and pop artists, including her ongoing work as
musical director for the legendary vocalist, Lesley Gore, and Academy
Award nominee, Karen Black. Tracy has appeared on The Today Show, The
American Soundtrack Series, PBS's 'Let's Do It Again' and the
international special, 'Solidarity of the Americas' Her songs have won
accolades in numerous songwriting competitions and have appeared on many
compilations. Her new CD, Feast for the Heart, (produced by Richard
Barone) includes a duet with the illustrious Phoebe Snow.
www.tracystark.com
Tret Fure
CD 2
 After releasing her premier album, “Tret Fure”, on MCA records in 1973, and becoming one of the first women sound engineers in the U.S., the artist left the mainstream music industry to
pursue her art unencumbered. Tret won the prestigious South Florida Folk Festival Songwriting Competition last year in two out of three categories, Best Up-Tempo and Best Overall, as well as the Phyllis Schliessman Award for Outstanding
Contributions to Women’s Music. She is an original and continues to inspire audiences wherever she performs.
www.tretfure.com
Trysette
CD I
Trysette
exemplifies an independent musician in her creative endeavours. She has
attracted attention with her first EP being picked up by Warner/Chappell
Music publishing. Consistently creating, Trysette has released her
debut independent album “French Kiss” and is about to release a new
album in 2004. Growing up on the north coast of NSW as part of a large
family, Trysette is an accomplished pianist which is evident in her new
recordings. She now lives on the South Coast of NSW where she has
received much local and regional reward for her songs via airplay and
audience support. Her single Give It Up created a new local record
holding no.1 spot on Power FM’s top 6 at 6, for over two weeks.
Trysette’s music infuses a good blend of pop, blues and country flavours
as well as world influenced rhythms and grooves. A big fan of Sheryl
Crowe, Norah Jones and Macy Gray to name a few, Trysette manages to take
inspiration from these artists to create her own unique and sometimes
quirky sound. “I love the mix of the bubbly, funky Rhodes with the
fretless bass and acoustic/slide guitars. ”The new album will reflect a
more mature, and grounded approach to her song writing, which Trysette
attributes to her love for life and the environment in which she now
lives. “Writing, recording and touring is much more pleasurable when you
have a great home base.”
www.trysette.com.au
Twila
CD 2
 Twila was awarded for excellence in songwriting in the Hip-Hop/R&B category by “SONG OF THE YEAR”, an international songwriting contest supporting VH-1’s Save the Music Foundation in
2004. Radio Stations in the U.S., Japan, France, Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, are faithfully playing songs from 1st cd Welcome to the Twila Zone and from her recent R&B Promo CD, Blak & Bluz. www.twila.biz
Vertigo Road
CD I
Vertigo
Road is a folk/rock/country/blues experiment with Colorado roots.
Members Kim Kopp and Dawnia Carlson are moving musical storytellers
whose intense vocal harmonies flow effortlessly around one another,
taking audiences on a winding musical journey through their
relationships, their revelry and, ultimately, their unwavering sense of
spirit. Recently described by Boston Girl Guide as “creative soul
mates,” Kim and Dawnia draw capacity crowds when performing live in a
variety of the hottest Los Angeles venues such as The Gig, The Joint,
Genghis Cohen, The Hard Rock Cafe and Zen. Vertigo Road’s stunningly
aware lyrics and use of eclectic instrumentation have never been more
acutely defined than on the band’s second release – Oceans. From slide
guitar to flugelhorn, nothing disappoints on Oceans. And in the words
of Music Connection Magazine, "Some of the tightest dual harmonies we've
heard in quite a while come from this pair." With this release, the
band has further solidified that it will get a lot of mileage out of its
unique sound, amazing songwriting and its unquestionable ability to move
audiences.
www.vertigoroad.com
Wendy De Rosa
CD I
Savvy,
strong, independent, full of life and inspiration, are the messages
conveyed in the groove based, jazzy soul-folk music of Wendy De Rosa.
She finds that catchy melody, creates that hook, and then you find
you’re singing it all day long. Wendy’s songs are beat driven as her
timber voice soars melodies over rhythmic guitar playing. She conveys
an uplifting healing sound through her performance as a solo acoustic
artist, yet takes a jazzier, fuller and funkier approach with her 4
piece band. The addition of upright bass, drums and keys adds very
movable, groovable power to her well-crafted songs. Her sound spans
genres of jazz, pop, rock, folk and even elements of hip hop. As a
former Colorado resident, Wendy co-female fronted her groove rock band
Mosaic w/ Jessica Goodkin. During her time in Colorado, Wendy’s
abundance of success landed her on stage w/ artist such as Merl
Saunders, Digital Underground (Tupac Shakur fame), Particle, Global Funk
Council, Gilby Clark (Guns n’ Roses) and Eric Singer (KISS), Melissa
Ferrick, Patrice Pike, Libby Kirkpatrick, Liza (and the Soulstars),
Wendy Woo, and more. As a solo artist she shared stages with artists
such as New Monsoon and members of the Sam Kininger Band (saxophonist w/
Soulive), Dan Bern, Jen Chapin. Wendy is an independent artist now
based out of the Bay Area and tours major markets such as NYC, Los
Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Austin, all over Colorado and
beyond. Wendy is currently working on a new cd and is recording. www.wendyderosa.com
Willow
CD I & CD 2
Willow is a vocal artist, recording artist, and composer, whose work has been described as a place “where Sarah McLachlan, Paula Cole, Tracy Chapman and Mary Boine meet the Buddha, in some undiscovered country”. Willow’s passion for the
performing and creative arts is rendered not only in her performance work but also in her teaching and facilitation work, in private practice, through Lionessroars Therapeutic Arts.
www.lionessroars.org
visual artists
Julie Sydenham
Art contributor to the Females On Fire CD compilation series (Julie painted the paintings on the CD cover which gilli moon collated), Julie Sydenham (aka Jules) is an Australian visual artist, living on the south-east coast of New South Wales, combining art and life. A former
art teacher in schools, she now owns and runs House of Jules Art
Studio, a dynamic working and teaching studio. Jules works in
many different media and regularly does commission work in
mosaic, ceramics and silk, as well as her own paintings. She
recently had work touring with the Meroogal Women's Art Prize
and has had her ceramic designs published in Australian Ceramics
and Pottery Magazine. 2005 sees Jules take on the role of
Coordinator for the Escape Artfest - the Southern Shoalhaven
Arts Festival.
www.escapeartfest.info.
www.houseofjules.com.au
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