Celeste Terrell was born New Orleans, LA, but raised in different parts of the bayous in Louisiana. Music and food were deeply ingrained, so she decided to go to Culinary School in Boston after high school. After working in a few high end restaurants and on her own for a while, Celeste decided to move back south and further pursue music. She's been in Houston, TX since late 2006 and has been pursuing music professionally since January 2007. During this time period she has:
-May 2007 started work on her first LP with ambient composer Alex Tiuniaev. Alex and Celeste met via MySpace (www.myspace.com/AlexTiuniaev.) They have been corresponding via email to produce her album because Alex lives in Moscow! Despite the distance, the demos look very promising
-June 2007 Benefit Concert for Madalyn Sklar - Celeste plays for Madalyn Sklar, Go Girls Music Founder's benefit concert to appreciative fans and receives a full endorsement from one of Curve magazine's 10 most powerful women in the music business.
-July to Present- Celeste continues to play to audiences who are blown away by her vocal performances and guitar skills. Many anticipate her new album
-September '07 to February '08 - Actual recording begins with Celeste's full band, The Bends, featuring Joe DeLeon on Drums, Robert DiBlanco on Bass, Heidi Amundsen Violin and Matt Kufchak Cello. Celeste performs all the guitars, banjo and funky Clav keyboards. Alex Tiuniaev composes string arrangements, performs ambient keyboards and piano.
-January 1 2008 Angels or Demons Release - Celeste's first single from the new album, Live Your Dreams is released and available for download here on Myspace and Download.com.
-January 2008 - Celeste receives radio airplay on Internet stations Road's End Radio in (Nashville, TN USA); Live 365's I Made You This Mix Tape (Houston, TX USA) and Best Unheard Music (Sound Beach, NY USA); Neon Productions Radio (Camargo, IL USA); Radio Wayne (Waco, TX USA)
-Ocotber 2008 - CELESTE'S DEBUT ALBUM IS NOW AVAILABLE!!!
I am so pleased to hear that my review boosted sales of your excellent album. It was such a lovely album I am so glad I was able to help and get the review in the mag. I still love the album lots. Nice to hear from you. I don't like FaceBook so sticking with MySpace at the moment. Sara XXX
One more question for ya. By any chance would you be interested in hosting an Indie on the Move banner on your myspace page or website to help us promote?
Celeste, I'm enjoying your music right now on my player. You sound awesome! If I ever come to Texas we'll have to play a few tunes together. All the best, Leah
Hi there
Nice to hear from you again. I am so excited about the review. People deserve to know about your amazing album. It is one of the best I have heard in ages. I am excited about it and I hope others will soon be to. I am ok here. Keep in touch.
Hi there
Good news!!!! The new issue of Maverick magazine came today in the post and there inside is my review of your album. I didn't know they were printing the review so I was well excited. I hope you are as well. I love your music and think you have an amazing talent. Maybe others will feel the same way as well if they read my review and then go onto purchase a copy of the CD. I hope you are well.
Hello there,
How are you? I hope you are having a great week. What have you been up to this week? Still really loving your brilliant music. A real gem! I am so glad I found you and your wonderful music.
GoGirls St. Paddy's/Pre-SXSW Bash Tuesday, March 17th @ 8pm Dan Electro's Guitar Bar 1031 E. 24th St, Houston 77009 http://www. danelectrosguitarbar. com
Featuring 3 Kisses, The Snake Charmers, Spare Parts, Tori Sparks and Kelly Feeley.
ALL IRISH & GREEN BOTTLED BEER IS $3.00 including; Guiness, Bass, St. Arnold's Lawnmower, Dos Equis Lager, Beck's Lager, Rolling Rock, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, and more.
Hi Celeste! Wanted to stop by to let you know that I've added "Live Your Dreams" as the featured song on my page for this week. I think it is a beautiful song in both its music and lyrical content. Take care...Tracy
March 21 from 1-6pm Stereofame SXSW Party & Stage at The VORTEX in Austin, TX during SXSW Featuring Alyse Black, Betterluck, The Age of Rockets, The Lings, Vine House, Mere
PREVIEW THE BANDS LIVE! March 20 from 7-8pm Ruta Maya Coffee House - Acoustic Show featuring Vine House and Betterluck
We'll be playing at Henry Hudson's #2 on Friday, Feb. 27 @ 11pm. The Jager girls will be there passing out free Jager swag. And...it's a CD Release show. Come hang out with the band and enjoy some Texas Party Punk. Please drop us a comment or e-mail....we'd love to hear from you!
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