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.”
Sixteen Years Later…
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).
In 2011, I went back to the studio with Mark’s band, this time for a more collaborative role, and started performing the occasional bar gig. My backup vocals feature in his second album, “Built to Bust,” released June 2011.
Sample vocal tracks from “Built to Bust” by Mark Cameron
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)
Another Leap: My First Composition – and First Music Video!
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!
The Rose (Surrender Version) is an upbeat, slightly bluesy version of Bette Midler’s classic song.
Listen to a sample of The Rose (Surrender Version) (.mp3 format)
Download The Rose (Surrender Version) at CDBaby.com
OR, search for it on iTunes and download direct to your iPod!
In the fall of that year, I worked with local actors and video experts to turn The Rose (Surrender Version) into a music video featuring scenes from my novel, True Surrender. Read more here!
