HERstory...Most people in the music industry would list winning a GRAMMY as a 1 accomplishment, but ask Deanna and she would say, "I could die tomorrow and feel accomplished. I sang "Ribbon In The Sky" at Boston's The Wang Center in front of a crowd of thousands while Stevie Wonder accompanied me on piano...and to boot I got a standing "O"! A GRAMMY would be great and I aspire to that, but I don't know what else could trump that night with Stevie!" Deanna has WOW written all over her!
Born in a suburb north of Boston, Deanna learned early how to drop her r's and sing her ass off! Her mother filled their home with the music of Wonder, Streisand and Presley, helping Deanna to appreciate musical diversity early on. With her hairbrush in hand, Deanna made the family basement her stage and practiced her singing along with Whitney Houston, Donna Summer and Patsy Cline records. From there she discovered Prince, Sting, and Patti Labelle furthering her versatility as a singer and songwriter.
While most seniors in high school were filling out college apps, Deanna was recording a professional demo. Taking a break from a vocal session, she was singing, putting quarters into her parking meter. It was then that a staff member at Berklee College of Music discovered Deanna. Impressed by her singing abilities, she was placed into the prestigious college's 5 week extensive Summer performance program. By the end of it, Deanna had wowed the institution into giving her a full tuition scholarship to study. Emerging with a BA in Music Business and Management, Deanna moved to NYC to pursue her career. In 2008, Deanna set her sights on LA!
Deanna has had the honor of performing with Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Yolanda Adams, Cece Winans, Crystal Waters, Veronica, Joan Osborne, The Chieftains, Martha Wash, Ann Nesby, Byron Stingly, Angelo & Veronica, War, Average White Band, Eileen Ivers, Sissel, G. Love & Special Sauce, Sweet Sensation, Ric Wes, Classic Example, The Heavy Metal Horns, Neil Stubenhaus, Casey Shurell, Steve Smith of Journey, and Lisa Page of Witness. Deanna has been invited to entertain Patti Labelle, Oleta Adams, Terri Lynne Carrington, Armand Zildjian, Horace Silver, Arif Mardin, Joyce Kulhawik, Alan Silvestri, Alan & Marilyn Bergman, and Pat Metheny.
Deanna's singing and songwriting can be heard in film and tv projects such as: "Sex and the City", "The Sopranos", "Melrose Place", "Seventh Heaven", MTV's Laguna Beach and the Showtime original movie "The Tiger Woods Story, to name a few. Deanna has sung on national campaign spots for Nabisco, Proctor & Gamble, Mattel, Siemens Technologies, Fila, ESPN, and BJs Wholesale Club.
In 2000, she co-wrote and sang the massive dance single, "Higher", produced by 1999 Grammy winner, David Morales & Albert Cabrera, which went to 3 on the Billboard charts.
Deanna's album cuts include: Universal recording artist: Bret Ryan, Universal Classics/Decca recording artists: Three Graces, Sony/BMG artists: Storm, PHI/DEP/Universal artist: Slim Williams, EsNtion recording artist: Danielle Bollinger, Strip City Records recording artist: Dian Diaz.
Deanna is a proud member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS), the Screen Actors Guild (SAG), the American Federation Of Television And Radio Artists (AFTRA), and Actors Equity Association (AEA). Deanna was selected to attend the ASCAP EAST COAST EXTENDED SONGWRITING WORKSHOP (NY) , THE LESTER SILLS SONGWRITING WORKSHOP (LA), and the BMI Foundation Contemporary Professional Songwriting Workshop. She was also awarded The Heineken Music Initiative / The ASCAP Foundation R&B Grant for her song "I've Been Waiting (Someone Like You).
Deanna is excited about current collaborations with MoZella (Motown), Tyler Shamy, Shoshana Bean, Alex Cartana, Stephen Wrabel, Bleu, The Killer Heels, & MORE!
Deanna launched BOMB CHICA ENTERTAINMENT, her own Record Label, Entertainment & Production Company. Her first full-length album, 8:45 AM, is scheduled for a 2009 release on BOMB CHICA RECORDS.
Deanna... a WOW talent as unique as her name.
***2008 ALBUM/SINGLES CUTS***
Bret Ryan/ Universal: "She's Beautiful"
Three Graces/Universal/Decca: Bonus Track: "A Man Like My Father"
Nowak Feat. Deanna/Warner: "Disco Child"
***2008 FILM & TV CUTS***
"Take Me Or Leave Me" Theme Song for WE's "High School Coinfidential"
"I'm Not Your Girl Anymore" in the Film "Sister's Keeper"
"So Simple", "Bright Blue Sky" & "Running For Your Life" on ABC's "Hopkins"
"Bitter", "Messed With The Wrong Girl" & "Fighting For Your Life" on ABC Family's "Samurai Girl"
"Genius" on ABC's "America's Funniest Home Videos"
"I'm Feeling Good" on ABC's "Americas's Funniest Home Videos"
"Take Me Away" on MTV's "The Hills"
***2009 FILM & TV CUTS***
"Bright Blue Sky" & "I Kinda Like You" on TV Land's "High School Reunion 5"
"Mad, Mad World" on NBC's "Lipstick Jungle"
"You're Invited" in the ABC Family movie "Labor Pains"
"I'm Feeling Good" on the Legally Blonde 3 DVD
"Ouch" on ABC's "America's Funniest Home Videos"
"I Kinda Like You" & "Take Me Away" on TV Land's "First Love, Second Chance"
Hello hello. are they treating the most beautiful east side girl good still? they better or i be coming to whoop their booties! lol. just wanted to say high and give you some fruity pebble power. mwah!
k : ) ill most likely be out ther the week of the 13th and if so im sure sal will set up a session..i jus put in the time off request at work so hopefully i get that.im juiced...
Hey!yea we gootta work i got a lot to learn from you!!I was tellin Sal jus sittin in that Saturn session was crazy!i been hearin ur work too its DOOOOPE!!!i should be back in town sumtime in June tho...
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