Music has always been a passion. In high school I taught myself to play the guitar and performed in a swing choir (Windjammers). During college I sang back-ups for a local rock band and minored in vocal music. I even made a demo "tape" (that's what they were called back then!) of three of my own songs. After college I sang with a Christian rock band and performed with the 3M Company's performance choir, "Music Makers."
In 2009 drummer and friend John Benedict asked if I'd help out with some backup vocals with my old band-mates. I did, and one of the songs, "Since I Met You," got some radio play (in France of all places) - and I was hooked again!
Released May 2011: "Built to Bust" by Mark Cameron BandSample vocal tracks:
Young Man's Game (.mp3 format)
Time For You To Go (.mp3 format)
Let Me Get Back To You (.mp3 format)
Tough All Over (.mp3 format)
Backup Vocals from "Life of Illusion" by Mark Cameron
Since I Met You (.mp3 format)
Game Over (.mp3 format)
My Own Compositions
In April 2011, my husband and I recorded an upbeat version of The Rose. Special thanks to Mark Cameron and Scott Lundbeg. The Rose (Surrender version) is dedicated to my friends Paul and John, who believed in my ability even when I didn't, and to my husband Tim, who believes in everything about me!
Listen to The Rose (Surrender version) (.mp3 format)
TAIKO DRUMMING
The best way to describe this might be: "a cross between martial arts and banging on really BIG drums."But as I've studied and practiced, it's become so much more.
Taiko is a Japanese-based art that is as much form and coordinated movement as actual drumming (which is why it appeals to me). It's very physical and high energy. I get a good workout when I play, but I am also part of a team effort.
2011 Taiko Recital: July 16-17!
Location: Sabes Jewish Community Center (St. Louis Park)
Dates: Saturday, July 16 @ 7pm / Sunday, July 17 @ 2pm
Tickets: Call the center at 952-381-3499