Singer’s Bios

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Michelle’s voice has been described as “sensuous” and “soulful”. Her music has been featured on the television shows “Alias” and “Smallville”. Her independant film project, a dog story (writer, producer) was featured in the Toronto Film Festival and recently won awards at the Florida and Napa Valley Film Festivals.

Born in England, Michelle began studying piano and voice at age 9. She has received awards from the Royal Academy of Music for piano and violin and the Bishops Award for “vocal talent”.

James has shared the stage with Bruce Springsteen, Rosie Flores and Brian Setzer. He has been an opening act for Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and Nellie Furtado.

He has been lead guitarist for The Blasters rockabilly group,bassist for Dwight Yoakham, as well as adding back-up vocals to a Bob Dylan session.

James is also an actor. His list of screen credits include Sean Penn’s directorial debut “Indian Runner,” “Thing Called Love” and most recently, “Chrystal” where he co-starred with Billy Bob Thornton.

James was the singing voice of Johnny Depp in the John Water’s film, “Cry Baby”.

Touring constantly to promote his latest cd “Somewhere Down The Road,” his trips included Europe, Japan, Australia and throughout the USA. He is presently working on his third solo release.

“Teresa James is a true original. When she sings you can feel it in your bones,” Levon Helm “The Band.”

Born in Houston, Texas, Teresa moved to Los Angeles, where she and her group The Tramps have been creating the sound that one hears on her debut cd “The Whole Enchilada”.

Teresa has performed live with such legendary artists as Levon Helm, Pat Benatar, Bonnie Rait, Randy Newman, Jeffrey Osborne and Delbert McClinton. She even did a duet with Mickey mouse on the Disney Album “Mickey’s Comedy for Kids”.

Andie McDowell hired Teresa to coach her for her singing debut in the movie “Michael”. She sang a song written by Teresa with her husband Terry Wilson.

As one of the lead singers in the reknowned rock group Venice, Mark has been performing and recording for over 25 years.

His distinctively rich and melodious voice has been heard on radio, television and concert stages throughout the world.

Mark has appeared with countless major artists and is a proud member of the musical Lennon family.

Jo Anne’s debut album “Hometown Beauty Queen” was released to outstanding acclaim. Nashville’s Music Row Magazine honored her with the Discovery Award and she was chosen as featured artist on KZLA-FM – where her cd premiered.

She has toured Southeast Asia with her country band, won a Silver Mike award for Best Radio Commercial Singing Performance, charted in the Top Ten of the Top 100 Country Hits in Europe (as a songwriter) and opened for Lee Greenwood, Sawyer Brown, Hoyt Axton and Billy Preston.

Her richly emotive voice resonates over radio and TV spectrums across the country.

Although Bob has pursued a career as a recording engineer and studio owner of Sunburst Recording, his early years in music were as a lead vocalist for the band BIG DADDY.

BIG DADDY, a 1950’s Rock & Roll oldies band, was formed in the early 70’s gaining popularity with the release of four albums on Rhino Records from 1983 – 1992. The eight piece ensemble had a top 20 national hit in England in 1985 with a remake of Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing In The Dark”.

The following year, they were honored as a Clio Finalist for their original musical composition “My Kind Of Zoo” written and performed by the band for a T.V. ad to promote the newly renovated Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.

Bob later formed a parody group on Rhino with two other members of Big Daddy, Marty Kaniger and Don Raymond. This a cappella trio released “Chantmania” in l994 which has sold in excess of 100,000 units.

Bob regularly conducts seminars at West Los Angeles College in the art and science of sound recording, and will also be teaching at UCLA Extension starting in the summer of 2005.

More information on Bob Wayne and Big Daddy is available at www.bigdaddyfan.com.

Rick is a talented singer/actor who has appeared in numerous productions. In addition to his stage career (Pirates of Penzeance, The Music Man), Rick has appeared in film (My Favorite Martian, Hook and Ghost)and television (Son of the Beach).

Most recently, he has performed on stage in the critically-acclaimed production of “The Boxcar Children”.

His romanticly rich and soothing voice resonates with listeners and critics – resulting in positive reviews and repeat performances.

“Springtime Waltz” marks the recording debut for Natalie. As an American with French and Russian ancestory, she grew up with an appreciation of a wide variety of international styles of music.

Her ability to sing in different languages (French, Russian, English) allows for an eclecticism that matches her varied interests.

Quite appropriately, Springtime Waltz is a joyous celebration of love, freedom, and good will – permeated with optimism and love of life.