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Alex Nester
Soul / R&B / Christian



Simi Valley, California
United States

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   Alex Nester: General Info
Member Since8/1/2005
Band Websitehttp://www.alexnester.com
Band MembersVocals: Alex Nester
Bass: Tristan Garcia
Drums: Eduardo Lizarraga
Keyboards: Marty Hillman
InfluencesI am the person and the artist I am today because of the incredible people who have stuck by me and supported me since the beginning. I am who I am because of God, my mom & my daddy, Eddy, Robby, Brittany, Kenny, Danielle, my God-family, Lindsay, Gary, Ola, everybody at Ethel's Beauty Salon, Dr. Khalil's office ;- ), and so many others...

I love music--plain and simple. Whether it be soul, gospel, blues, funk, jazz, classical, rock, disco, bluegrass, alternative, hip hop, country--if it's good music, I dig it. So here's a little insight into some of the artists/bands I'm into: Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind & Fire, Tower of Power, Mary Mary, Take 6, Maroon 5, Blood Sweat & Tears, Aaron Nevile, Aerosmith, Bill Evans, Bill Evans Trio, Billie Holiday, Blues Traveler, Carole King, Chaka Khan, Andre Crouch, Boyz II Men, Billy Joel, Fino Roverato, The Funk Brothers, B.B. King, Albert King, Celine Dion, Brian McKnight, Journey, The ARC Choir, the Bee Gees, Barbara Streisand, Chicago, Cold Blood, David Sanborn, Ella Fitzgerald, Crystal Lewis, Cold Play, Etta James, Dianne Reeves, Dave Matthews Band, Eric Marienthal, Eva Cassidy, Duke Ellington, George Benson, Dizzy Gillespie, Danielle Savre, En Vogue, Frank Zappa, Count Basie, Chopin, Gary Herbig, Herbie Hancock, Hornheads, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Incubus, Huey Lewis & The News, James Brown, India.Arie, Jamiroquai, Brian Auger, Fleetwood Mac, Denny Correll, Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, Gary Maker & The Blues Crew, John Mayer, Johnny Heartsman, John Coltrane, Kenny Loggins, June Christy, Lenny Kravitz, Alfie Silas, Lauryn Hill, Louis Armstrong, Beethoven, Mandie Pinto, Mark Farner, Mariah Carey, Marvin Gaye, Michael McDonald, Michael Jackson, Miles Davis, Muddy Waters, Nancy Wilson, Stevie Nicks, Queen, Pat Benetar, New York Voices, Al Green, Mya, Nina Simone, Otis Redding, Pink Floyd, Pink, Poncho Sanchez, Ray Charles, Prince, Christina Aguilera, Queen Latifah, Quincy Jones, Ray Renolds, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Robbie Williams, Santana, Sarah McLachlan, Seal, Sarah Vaughn, Eve 6, Patsy Cline, Rachmaninov, Savage Garden, Styx, The Beatles, The 5th Dimension, Susie Hansen, The Band, The Carpenters, The Free Design, The Brecker Brothers, The Manhattan Transfer, Thelma Houston, The Dave Brubeck Quartet, The Rascals, Thelonious Monk, Patti Labelle, The Turtles, Tina Turner, Tommy Walker, Tony Galla, U2, War, Weather Report, Will Smith, Whitney Houston, Mozart, Yma Sumac, Yolanda Adams, Streuss, The Spinners, Three Dog Night, Julie Kelley, Kitty Margolis, Tammi Terrell, Sly Stone, Mahaila Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John, Smokey Robinson, Lionel Richie, etc...
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Record LabelSqueelo Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 28 2009 9:30P
The Joint Los Angeles, California
Dec 1 2009 7:00P
Jam for Jesus 2009 @ Bethlehem Lutheran Church Santa Clarita, California
Dec 9 2009 9:00P
Cozy’s Sherman Oaks, California
Dec 12 2009 8:30P
Crane’s Hollywood Tavern Los Angeles, California
Dec 20 2009 9:45P
Can of Jam Holiday Party @ El Cid Los Angeles, California
Jan 7 2010 9:30P
The Good Hurt Venice

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   About Alex Nester
Alex's debut album
"RATTLE THE WALLS"
now available on

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Want to hear more? Visit www.alexnester.com

Alex Nester is UNIQUE...this very song from her new album describes this talented twenty-five-year-old songstress who is gifted beyond her years. Of course other phrases come to mind: phenomenal, amazing, born to sing. When Alex picks up the mic, she sings with the conviction, passion, and experience of someone twice her age. But maybe that makes sense, she has been singing professionally since she was nine! Her resume already includes 12 albums, countless jingles, and over 25 theatrical productions, as well as working with established musicians such as The Four Tops, The Fifth Dimension, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Desi Arnaz, Jr. But then again, maybe Alex's deep musical expression comes not only from her professional experience but from her life experience. Lets go back to year 2000. She had recently turned 16. She had recently won the Outstanding Female Vocalist award at the prestigious LA Music Awards alongside some of the biggest names in the music business. Her career was beginning to soar. Then reality hit like a brick wall...Alex was diagnosed with cancer and her world was turned upside-down. Now instead of studio sessions she was attending chemotherapy sessions. Instead of doing gigs, she was fighting for her life. But the light of this fantastic young talent was not ready to be dimmed. Through prayer, hope, excellent treatment, and a year-long battle she was declared cancer-free. And now, in 2009, with years of professional experience, with profound life experience, Alex is doing was she was born to do: SING! But she doesnt just sing...she writes, she creates, she communicates. Blending gospel, jazz, R & B, funk, and blues, her music is soul music that comes from deep within and out through her extraordinary instrument. She sells a song with a depth of expression that could only come from a blend of unbelievable, unique raw talent; honed through unusual unique musical experience; sifted through powerful, unique personal trials. And now it all comes together for this amazing, young musical giant. As we finally see the release of her 1st album, get ready...Alex Nester is definitely...UNIQUE!

Produced by veteran producer and keyboard whiz, Robby Robinson, Rattle the Walls is a 15-song CD featuring a collection of some of LA & NY's A-list musicians including: Zoro, Richie "Gajate" Garcia, Alphonse Mouzon, Eric Marienthal, Gary Herbig, Brandon Fields, "Blue" Lou Marini, Jerry Vivino, Tom "Bones" Malone, Rick Baptist, Harry Kim, Bruce Conti, Danielle Savre, and Mandie Pinto. The last track even features the FOUR TOPS who lent their talents to recreate their classic Motown masterpiece, "Can't Help Myself". Check out some accolades from musicians who worked on her album.

"Alex has an absolutely incredible voice and possesses that rare heart of a true artist"--Zoro

"... a voice with the soul of Aretha, a song quality like Nancy Wilson, and the fire of Chaka"--Bobby Burns Jr.

"..Alex is one of the greatest singers in the world"--Alphonse Mouzon

"..She's an immense talent in the style of Whitney Houston"--Gary Herbig

"This is one new singer you want to check out!"--David Stout

"I was totally knocked out by her sound and pitch"--Rick Baptist

"...definitely world class"--Harry Kim

"...extremely talented...tremendous feeling and control"--Roy Wiegand

"...one of our next great singers"--Tom Timko

"..Her beautiful spirit and smile comes through her soulful approach to singing"--Tony Galla

"This album is HOT."--Tom "Bones" Malone







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Maxx Vaxx Music

Maxx Vaxx Music



Nov 22 2009 5:20 AM

Unique is absolutely right! Love your music, and I don't just hand that out willynilly. Not only your voice, but the arrangements and production are all superb, girl! Keep it up, and thanks for your friendship.
707 blaze 707

707 blaze 707



Nov 14 2009 8:02 PM

hey waz up how are you doing?? hope your music thing is going well would love to hear some of your new stuff because i havnt heard anything since you were with the other girls.did you guys ever go on tour or anything??
John

John



Oct 31 2009 1:18 AM

Thank you for being a friend!!!:) Keep on grooving!!:)
Randy Vilds Orchestrations

Randy Vilds Orchestrations



Oct 25 2009 11:41 PM

Hello fellow Simi Valley Musician.  I'm hearing a very strong fit with your vocals in a song I am producing. My home studio is off of Erringer and Cochran. Perhaps we could met at that Starbucks or I can send you an mp3.
Sugar of Lead

Sugar of Lead



Oct 24 2009 1:52 AM

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Steve Riddle Band

Steve Riddle Band



Oct 10 2009 2:49 AM

You have a voice beyond your years. Beautiful. Blessings!

Steve

David

Dave Harvey



Sep 28 2009 5:21 AM

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Alex - I am really looking forward to seeing you play in my showcase at Hallenbecks in North Hollywood on Friday!
Walter Earl

Walter Earl



Sep 24 2009 5:55 AM

Hello....Alex just stop by to show sum ..luv....hope that thing are okay...and to let you know that I'm not on out stage that much...I'm on 4000 site world ...and do you have face a twitter are here ....also be on a look out for my new albums soon ...have a bless week...peace,blessing...always..your fan!
Ron Rutherford

Ron Rutherford



Sep 4 2009 1:10 PM

Hey hey hey, Alex! :^)
Marvelous work my dear! Great stuff indeed!
And, we are gonna ROCK SIR in November no doubt.
Kem and I are soooo happy you can be there.
Keep howlin' and rockin' strong as always!


Lone Wolf Moon Music

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Blue Plate Special

Blue Plate Special



Aug 30 2009 2:38 PM

Hi Alex,

Thank You for your support!

Tonight on Live Webcast at www.justplainfolks.org

The JPF 2009 Music Awards from Nashville Tn.

Blue Plate Special is up for Blues Album of 2009 !

Hoping to bring a music award home to Chicago!

-Ron Michaels/BPS
Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith



Aug 30 2009 2:38 PM

Hey Alex, you should just say everyone in your influences..ha
Just passing through and giving you some listens. great stuff.
p.s. careful and don't trip over that hair! cool look.
Sharon

Sharon Snyder



Aug 15 2009 1:15 AM

Alex,
Just bought your new CD and can't wait for it to come. You would have a hit if you put out any of the songs.
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Peace
Sharon
The Altar Billies

The Altar Billies



Aug 1 2009 3:57 AM

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Vanessa Mollins

Vanessa Mollins



Jun 30 2009 1:02 AM

What up!? Everything fine!?? Hope so... Anyway, just wanted to show some support! Keep up the good work!...
Fábinni

Fábinni



Jun 26 2009 10:17 PM

Heyyy ALEXX, it..s me Fábio, from Portugal, the guy who send you a email telling you, you are the best, and i love your music a lot... blá blá blá... i found you on internet. hehee... remember?, that..s me haha, finaly i did my myspace. like i promisse you... if you check my site, you will see me singing and drumming in me slide fotos. Unfortunnlly now, i don..t have songs recorded my me, voice or drumming, but i have 2 videos drumming... it..s hip hop, rap, portuguese music. it..s was a work i did for the guys. Again, sorry my english, and like i promissed to you, i will recording me singing something soul or gospel sound, and drumming the same :).. cyyaaaa.... KISS KISS KISS...
Fábinni

Fábinni



Jun 27 2009 1:47 PM

First of all, thank you for having responded. Glad you enjoy of my videos, although these videos have some time, and no longer am part of that project. But it is one thing that was available to put in myspace. As promised I will write something more serious, more within my style. Soul, Funk, R & B, Blues, Gospel. I was very pleased to have response. You are currently a major musical influence for me. thanks Alex, i hope one day you came to portugal... We have here great festivals, big events. We have around major festivals of music. The famous festival of Sines, which is just to the World Music! You could come here to this festival. How could it be a chance to come here? If i have to talk anybody for you came here, i will talk hehehe... KISS KISS, God Bless you...
ferna

ferna



Jun 24 2009 10:10 AM

Hi AN. Thanks for the add. Amazing voice, great songs and above all, amazing heart&soul. I heard from you by a friend of mine. It was a pleasure to find you. Stay well and keep up the good work.
Walter Earl

Walter Earl



Jun 21 2009 8:03 AM

Hello...Alex Nester "wow track #2 is really hottt!!and your voice is very 'soulful and the band sound really great!..take care!
Right Of Light

Right Of Light



Jun 4 2009 3:21 PM

Alex, We love you and your amazing musical talents! Just wanted to say thanks for all your help! You Rock!
The musicshaft.com Crew

The musicshaft.com Crew



May 29 2009 10:10 PM

Hey Alex! It was great to meet you at SPARK the other night! You definately live up to the reviews! Wonderful new album- I mean really, Girl, your voice is amazing!
Walter Earl

Walter Earl



May 21 2009 8:01 PM

Hello.... Alex Nester I really love you voice and your sound!! god has bless you with a beautiful voice...and yes it nice to have a friend from "Ourstage ..so I'm your fan,friend for life....peace,blessing
Walter Earl

Walter Earl



May 22 2009 6:45 AM

Hello...Alex...thanks for being a friend and I will always stay in touch ...and your voice is "Beautiful,and "Soulful...so have a bless...week...I'm ...out!
The Oracle

The Oracle



May 22 2009 8:57 PM

congrats on your birfday! Are you old enough to drive yet? haha!
Vanessa Mollins

Vanessa Mollins



May 26 2009 1:40 AM

Just stopping by to say hello! Cheers! :)






John

John



May 26 2009 9:00 PM

Thank you for being a friend!!!:) Keep on grooving!!:)
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