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GRAMMY Winning Artist
Monday, July 25, 2005
Interviewed by Larry Santiago
Produced by Denise Bradley
Cinegrill at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
7000 Hollywood Blvd
8pm Lari White
9:30pm Kelly Fitzgerald, Matt Nelson, Kristy Kay
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Raised in the darkest heartlands of Florida, Lari White has drawn deep on her upbringing for the inspiration behind the eleven tracks on 'Green Eyed Soul', the debut CD release from UK based Mesmerizing Records.
Lari's Granddaddy was a true hellfire-hollering Primitive Baptist preacher, while her Daddy was the electric guitar player in a rock and roll band. Surrounded by music - primarily gospel, R & B and the sweet sounds of artists such as Ray Charles, Al Green and Stevie Wonder, the songs seeped into Lari's soul. Singing in church amidst this fire and brimstone storm, Lari had no doubt about the direction her future would take. A singer and a piano player from early childhood,at the first opportunity,in time-honoured fashion, she packed up her possessions and drove 12 hours non-stop to Nashville where she instantly threw herself into the underground artistic community, studying acting and performing with several troupes while all the time working on her own material, which she would play at every chance within the city's teeming live circuit.
She was soon snapped up by a major label, and in the ensuing years earned a Gold record, multiple awards, huge live acclaim and several Grammy nominations. The culmination of all this was actually winning a Grammy for Best Gospel Album, with her stunning version of "Amazing Grace" on The Apostle soundtrack. However, despite her successes, she increasingly felt she was straying from her roots and being pushed towards the Country mainstream - though as she emphatically points out, 'I ain't that Country!'.
Lari stepped back from live work and took time to reconsider her future. Still based in Nashville, Lari built her own studio - The Holler - behind her home, and assembled a team of top musicians she had come to know over the years to record the songs which make up 'Green Eyed Soul'.
'Green Eyed Soul' marks a stark departure from Lari's previous work.As far away from Country as it is close to,literally Soul,Lari, like her contemporary Shelby Lynne, doesn't shy away from digging beneath the placid surface into the dark underbelly of life within the insular communities of the deep South. Drawing heavily on her formative influences, Lari wrote and produced the album herself ; she blends classic soul/R&B sensibilities with modern technology to tackle subjects such as love and the loss of innocence, conjuring up heady images of languorous, sultry Southern nights.
In setting out to make music with no higher ambition than to please herself, 'Green Eyed Soul' is an album whose hybrid of experience, influences and emotions cuts across accepted genres and speaks directly to the heart.
'Green Eyed Soul' the debut CD release from UK based Mesmerizing Records, under exclusive license from Lari's own Skinny WhiteGirl Records, will be available in the Spring.
www.lariwhite.com
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born in Salem, Massachusetts, performed in nightclubs with local bands while attending high school. Shortly after school, she began touring the US, including Hawaii and the Caribbean. Kelly's album So Far is her 3rd release and follow-up to her 2003 very notable album with Grammy Award Winning producer Jack Douglas. Kelly earned an invitation to the prestigious MIDEM Convention in Cannes, France, after winning LA Music Awards Best Adult Contemporary Artist of 2000. Playing over 200 nights a year, Kelly has performed all over the world as a solo and ensemble performer. She has shared stages with artists such as Shelby Lynn, Nancy Griffith, Cheap Trick, The Gin Blossoms, and Vonda Shepard. At the 2005 Orange County Music Awards, Kelly was nominated for Best Female Vocalist and Best Solo Performer. Kelly is known for her soulful style, often compared to Melissa Etheridge and Sheryl Crow. The result is music that is smooth and gritty, honest and moving.
www.kellyfitzgerald.net
son of legendary Ricky Nelson and former member of Nelson with his brother Gunnar Nelson, is now part of RED37. The band, formed in Los Angeles in 2003, is comprised of lead vocalist and guitarist JJ Farris, bassist and vocalist Matt Nelson and drummer Brian "Dogboy" Burwell. RED 37 is a trio of musicians deeply convinced that the actual music is what matters most. Despite the fact that the members of RED37 have experienced success (The Tories, Nelson, Neve), they all possess an unwavering "that was then, this is now" attitude. From the first note to the last RED37 rocks all the way through with searing guitars, a driving rhythm section, lush harmonies, inspired melodies, and thoughtful lyrics. RED37's self-titled debut album is at once accessible and tuneful, accomplished and honest, aggressive and emotional. RED 37's LP was produced and engineered by Jim Wirt (Hoobastank, Incubus, Live). They don't take themselves too seriously, but they're dead serious about the music they create? They're a band committed to each other, their fans and above all, great rock songs. is comprised of lead vocalist and guitarist JJ Farris, bassist and vocalist Matt Nelson and drummer Brian "Dogboy" Burwell. RED 37 is a trio of musicians deeply convinced that the actual music is what matters most. Despite the fact that the members of RED37 have experienced success (The Tories, Nelson, Neve), they all possess an unwavering "that was then, this is now" attitude. From the first note to the last RED37 rocks all the way through with searing guitars, a driving rhythm section, lush harmonies, inspired melodies, and thoughtful lyrics. RED37's self-titled debut album is at once accessible and tuneful, accomplished and honest, aggressive and emotional. RED 37's LP was produced and engineered by Jim Wirt (Hoobastank, Incubus, Live). They don't take themselves too seriously, but they're dead serious about the music they create? They're a band committed to each other, their fans and above all, great rock songs.
fuses powerful vocals, amazing energy, style and songwriting into one charismatic package. Music that infuses great pop melodies and lyrics, along with, get on your feet and dance all night, attitude. Her shows ignite a passion deep within, that captivates her audiences into a frenzy. Kristy's power driven songwriting, combined with "can't stop singing along" melodies, beats and voice, has her devoted fans following her wherever she goes. This chanteuse has performed coast to coast from NY to LA and is broadening her international appeal with new songs in the works for her new pop/dance driven record. The new single, " I Touch Myself," released in the summer of 2005 on Radikal Records, is shooting up the Pop Charts, in the clubs and on Radio. The song is a remake of the Divinyls hit. Kristy is a free agent with hopes of furthering her musical and acting ambitions. The future is hers to behold!
www.kristykaymusic.com
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