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Indie Folk/Pop Artist
Monday November 15, 2004
Interview by Brendan Okrent
Produced by Denise Bradley
Cinegrill at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
7000 Hollywood Blvd
8pm Jonatha Brooke
9:30pm Steven McClintock, Kat Parsons, Cameron Daddo
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Singer/songwriter/guitarist Jonatha Brooke has been issuing albums that merge folk and pop since the early '90s; first as a member of a duo called the Story, and then later as a solo artist. Brooke formed the Story (originally called Jonatha & Jennifer for their first few years together) along with another vocalist, Jennifer Kimball, while the pair was both attending Boston's Amherst College in the early '80s. Despite playing locally on a regular basis during their college career, the duo never issued any demos or albums, and took a break for a period after graduation; during which time Brooke joined a dance troupe. But by the end of the '80s, the group had re-formed, now called the Story, and issued a demo called Over Oceans in 1989. The Story was promptly signed to the independent Green Linnet label, which issued the duo's debut full-length album, Grace in Gravity, in 1991. It wasn't long before Elektra Records expressed interest in the band, in turn reissuing their debut the same year, as well as a sophomore effort, The Angel in the House, two years later.
But by 1994, the Story had split up for good, with Brooke pursuing a solo career. Despite Kimball not being present anymore, Brooke's solo debut, 1995's Plumb, was credited to Jonatha Brooke & the Story. But Brooke was the sole creditor beginning with 1997's 10 Cent Wings, which also marked a shift from her earlier folk-pop to more of a radio-friendly style. This continued on such further releases as 1999's Live and 2001's Steady Pull, the latter of which was co-produced by Brooke and renowned studioman Bob Clearmountain (who has worked with the likes of Bryan Adams, the Rolling Stones, the Corrs, and Hall & Oates, among countless others). Beginning in the late '90s, Brooke's albums were issued via her very own record label, Bad Dog; while in 2002, Brooke performed a pair of songs on Disney's Return to Never Land soundtrack, contributing an original composition ("I'll Try") and a cover ("The Second Star to the Right"). ~ Greg Prato, All Music Guide
www.jonathabrooke.com
is a renaissance man, with success as an artist, songwriter, film composer, producer and publisher. Born in Fort Worth, Texas and raised in Beaumont, in his early 20's, Steven was one of the first acts signed by Clive Davis to his newly formed Arista Records. As a songwriter, he has had hits with Juice Newton with "Until Tonight" which became a TOP 40 hit. Andy Williams recorded Steven's "Christmas Needs Love To Be Christmas" which recently went GOLD. Tiffany's TOP 5 hit "All This Time" garnered Steven a BMI Award for one of the most performed songs of the year. As a publisher, Steven was awarded another BMI Award for "That's As Close As I'll Get To Loving You", a #1 song for country artist, Aaron Tippin. His movie scoring credits include such feature films as "Mankillers", "Crossing the Line" and "Rapid Fire".
www.stevenmcclintock.com
is an award-winning performer. Born and raised in Australia, Daddo has the heart of a musician, the sensitivity of a teacher, and the soul of a storyteller, who spins emotionally stunning yarns with his gifts of performance, music, and words. At 19, he hosted a national children's tv show that later spun off into "The Cameron Daddo Show." He came to major prominence in Australia, when he took over as the host of "Perfect Match". Next came "Big River" which won him the Aussie Tony, (the "MO") for "Theatre Performer of the Year" in the role of "Huckleberry Finn." His debut album, "A Long Goodbye" reached #2 on the Australian music charts. He now resides in Los Angeles where he continues to record and perform. Cameron has not stopped his pursuits in front of the camera, starring in movies, "Zebra Lounge" and television series "Models Inc" and "F.X. The Series." Cameron's songs have appeared on the television series, "Models Inc", "Hope Island" and "She Spies."
www.daddo.com
has become the "Indy Darling" of the music industry since the release of her 2nd album, No Will Power in March of 2005. Her line-up of top musicians enhance the acoustic, pop and classical elements that singer/songwriter Parsons summons from her lineage and creative background. Kat's legions of fans financed the making of her album, developing an ingenious and innovative pre-ordering system that made the recording of her latest body of work possible. Her recent live appearances include superstation WGN's Morning News, Good Morning Arizona and she was the covergirl on Music Connection Magazine touting her success story. A performer first and foremost, Kat's not waiting for No Will Power to exert some sonic influence, opting instead to set the stage with her dynamic live show.
www.katparsons.com
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Assistant VP, Creative for ASCAP, has devoted her career to working with and helping songwriters and publishers and is dedicated towards advancing the creative development of songwriters on all levels. After graduating from college with a journalism major, she had a brief stint as a publicist before discovering music publishing. As a publisher, she worked as an independent before becoming west coast creative director for Motown's Jobete Music under the legendary Lester Sill. She joined ASCAP's Los Angeles membership office in 1989. At ASCAP, Brendan's projects focus
on career development for ASCAP members, as well as organizing and producing a variety of industry events. Her projects at ASCAP include: creating and producing the nationally known Quiet On The Set showcase series (which she began in 1991); co-producing the ASCAP Pop Music Awards; coordinating the Lester Sill Songwriters Workshop from 1989-1996 producing ASCAP's Songwriters Love Fest, Pizza & Jam and a number of other events geared at promoting community among songwriters and publishers.
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