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I am currently working as a solo artist, so the musicians I work with will vary. So far, I've had the honor of working with some really amazing musicians who have all worked with some of the greats! For live shows, I usually work with Gerry Brown on drums (Stevie Wonder), C.C. Thomas Jr. on bass (Diana Ross), Billy Steinway, Ming Freeman or Frankie Crawford on piano/keys (Jeffrey Osbourne), Michael Sechrest (Diana Ross) or John Huldt on guitar and Paulie Cerra (Lionel Richie) on sax!
Influences
I love Old School R&B, Blues and Jazz. I would say my biggest influences and favorite artists to listen to are Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Janice Joplin, Billie Holiday, Dianne Reeves, Nina Simone, Al Green and Marvin Gaye.
Sounds Like
I have been told I or my music sounds like several different people. The funny thing is they are all over the board! So I'll tell you what I've been told, then you can listen for yourself, come watch a show and tell me what you think! I've been compared to or reminded people of Etta James, Janis Joplin, Rikki Lee Jones, Sheryl Crow, and Dolly Parton.
Music has been a love and passion of mine all my life!
In a nutshell, I was born and raised in Southern California.
After high school, I went to music school at MI in Hollywood.
Then it was the struggling musician life, singing on demos, as a backup singer in other bands and as lead singer in my own R&B/ Funk Cover Band called Ragdoll...then, I got pregnant. My entire world turned upside down and I thought my dream of a music career was shot as I just tried to survive as a single mom. Fortunately, God had a plan and I eventually got back on my feet and then met an amazing man, my husband, who would encourage and support me when I wanted to give music one more shot so I wouldn't have to wonder "what if...". And well...here I am! I started my own label, sweet bottom records, released my debut album WHAT IF and have been performing in and around LA with some of the most AMAZING musicians! It's been an an awesome journey so far and I feel like I'm on the path I'm supposed to be on! Thanks for visiting and I hope you enjoy my music!
If you want to see the "official" bio, check it out on my website at www.evonnerivera.com
Hey Evonne Rivera, How are you? I hope you are well. My girlfriend just directed my first music video. It's her first film. Let us know what you think! It's up on my website, which she also built. She's hot too! Guess I won the girlfriend lottery.
Thanks so much, Emrys Hanley Music You Can Feel EmrysHanley.com theindustree.com/emryshanley
Please come by and listen to the new "Angel Kisses" by "Delores Hershey" I would love to know what you think of it! Compilation CD out SOON to radio stations throughout the US and Canada.
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Wishing you a wonderful day... thank you & God Bless :)
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Hello many thanks from France for the add & your kind words it's a real pleasure to be in the lot of your friends it's a nice day for us Long life at your and our music
We did it again!! Check out the new track, Side to Side, by Vurbal Assassins featuring AD... It's gon' be a beautiful summer!! Much luv to you and everybody that means somethin' to u!!
What: First Annual Hep C Aware/Long Beach Event– Raising Awareness of Hepatitis C
Where: Liquid Lounge, 3522 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA (562) 494-7564
When: Saturday, May 30th from 1pm - 9pm
This is a free community event that is open to the public. Musical Performances by Bernie Pearl, Kelly’s Lot, Scott Detweiler, Holly Light, Mister B, Patsy Grind, Michelle Mangione, The Babylon Blues Band, Phil Gates and Evonne Rivera. There will be free Hepatitis testing. For more information call 310-377-2527. Sponsors and raffle item donors so far include The Long Beach Symphony, Los Angeles Blues Society, Miranda Mirsec, Two Umbrellas Café, Buonos Pizza, Liquid Lounge, Flowers by Vicky, Long Beach Barber Shop, Black Market, Rock Bottom Café, Aquarium of The Pacific, Loft on Broadway, Long Beach Opera, Lace Pickups and Guitars and Crystal Hot Sauce, Roche, Stella Artois, EarCandy, The Dr. Phil Show, paintings by Cindi and Dover and a signed guitar donated by Grace Slick.
For Interviews, More Information: Tom Kidd/Pres Pak Public Relations 310-377-2527 cell 310-433-6734
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