Standings in Club/Dance for January 2009
8th in Club/Dance
Captivity (DJ Friendly Mix) (9:07)by: Amber Lee Duke
http://www.ourstage.com/fanclub/amberleeduke
IT'S MARDI GRAS TIME VIDEO
WRITTEN BY AMBER LEE DUKE WHEN I WAS WITH VINCE VANCE AND THE VALIANTS.
Amber Lee Duke was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and reared just outside of Wichita Falls, Texas, in the little country town of Holliday. The youngest of 4 children of traveling Christian ministers, gospel music was an important part of her life. Amber feels her musical talent comes from her father who is an accomplished pianist and drummer of 50 years.
Moving to Oklahoma for high school Amber worked as a professional choreographer for competitive gymnasts, cheerleading squads and private dance groups. Her cheerleading squad earned the winning title for the AAA varsity division at the National Cheerleaders Association competition (NCA). Active in sports, Amber excelled in track and field and won the Bronze medal in High Jump at the Oklahoma State Track Meet. Soon after graduating she was hired to choreograph two junior Olympic gymnasts with Chris Burdette at the 96 Olympic coach Mary Lee Tracys training facility.
From 1997 to 1999, Amber started singing and dancing seriously with Pastor Alvin Fruga and Fresh Oil, a contemporary Gospel Group out of Tulsa, Oklahoma. After working with the group for over 3 years she decided to further her education in Florida where she did independent study in modern dance.
Upon hearing of an opportunity back in Texas, she moved to Dallas where she auditioned for the nationally renowned show band, Vince Vance and the Valiants. From 2002 to 2007 she was the lead Valiantette (female singer) and choreographer. On the album "All I Want for Christmas is You" she graced its album cover as well as performed and shot the video for the country song "When I Close My Eyes" composed by the same writers. Right before Hurricane Katrina She along with the rest of the band was inducted into the "Louisiana Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame".
She has been featured on 4 albums and is now working on her debut solo album which includes her debut song she wrote called, "Its Mardi Gras Time" and "Stay With Me Tonight". She will be releasing it along with the video which was shot on world famous Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
Along with dancing, choreography and singing she has recently dabbled her talents into acting and modeling. In her first 6 months of acting she was a feature talent on The Madames Family (CBS movie of the Week). Shortly after, she landed a speaking role in Warner Bros. The Dukes of Hazzard. She is in the opening credits for the Kevin Costner and Demi Moore Movie, Mr. Brooks.
You can also see her in Martin Lawrence's "Welcome Home Rosco Jenkins" as Raquel and a short appearance in "Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay"!
Amber now lives in SAN DIEGO, Ca. with Husband Justin Cannatella to begin a whole new chapter of her life in the entertainment industry.
You can view Ambers daily blog at www.LiveHealthyBeHealthy.blogspot.com
SHE IS NOW A MEMBER OF "THE SHOCKWAVES" AND "MIDNIGHT RAMBLER"
SAN DIEGO BASED BANDS......
MIDNIGHT RAMBLER BAND ON NBC CONCERT ON THE SQUARE IN SAN DIEGO.
NOMINATED FOR BEST COVER/TRIBUTE BAND FOR THE 2008 SAN DIEGO MUSIC AWARDS.
MY PERSONAL MUSIC RECOMENDATION.
MY DEAR FRIEND SUZY SOLARS NEW VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!
amber lee! im doing fine how have you been? yeah i totally agree.. i made the facebook switch too! haha you gotta add me on there, if you havent already!
Christmas Party & Noah's Goin Away Party!! The Dance floor is gonna be Rocking to send Noah off in style! Come out and celebrate after the Saints vs Cowboys Game! Hope to see you there! ;)
Friday November 6th we invite you to join us for the third installment of OHM Shreveport. Enjoy an evening filled with the sounds, sights and flavors of the global lounge culture. OHM is fast becoming the can’t miss event for the discerning clubber. ...See, hear and taste the best we have to offer, OHM. Feature Performer Alia Mohamed Traditional Egyptian belly dancing from Dallas, TX. Alia Mohamed is well known for her passion and style and brings a rich cultural heritage to her work. We are proud to have Alia as our guest and urge you not to miss her very special performance. Visit her at aliamohamed.com. Also Featuring DJ Lomax DJ Lomax has been on the cutting edge of the Shreveport electronic music scene for over 15 years. OHM provides him with the opportunity to play you the best in lounge, chill and deep house from around the globe. These are the best of the best sounds from his private collection. P.C. internationally acclaimed mixologist P.C. brings his mastery of cocktails to OHM with an ever evolving menu of drinks inspired by the flavors of the world. The OHM drinks feature fresh ingredients mixed to perfection by this master of the art. Open you mind to the flavor of OHM.
Today I would like to ask you if you like to help me to support country music.
If you like to help me, please add me to your top buddy list and inform your friends about me.
When you like more information about country music in Germany please feel free to contact me.
Please submit artist news, reviews and events to CountryHome Forum, http://groups.myspace.com/CountryHomeMagazine , so I can keep German country fans up to date about their favorit country stars.
Today I would like to let you know about two print magazines in Germany I'm writing for.
"Living Line Dance", reporting about line dance and country music, and "Folk Magazine", reporting about folk and country music. The magazines are high respected in Europe. They offer you a good chance to publicize yourself in Europe and Germany.
For more information, please contact me at MySpace or send email to Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de with the headline "Advertise at Living Line Dance and Folk Magazine".