Chris Liepe-Background
Vocals/Lead Guitar on "Two-
Faced Lover"
Lisa Mertz-Background Vocals
Jeff Steeg-Mix, Mastering, &
Sound Engineer
Justin Zellers-Sound
Engineer for Rhythm Session
Julie Doust-Graphics &
Logistics
Dan Ankney/Banner Kidd/
Dave Hoffman-Recording
Assistance & Support
Ryan Partaker/Doreen
Jaeger/Yellow J/Glen J-
Photography
CD arranged, recorded, mixed and mastered at the studios of Sweetwater Productions, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
"Special Thanks" to Terry Hoffman for believing in me and helping me to get this far, to Chet Chambers and Jeff Steeg for their talent, guidance, and patience, and to all of my parents for their love and support, especially Vincent Domino, whose interest in my musical endeavors has meant a lot to me.
Influences
See Kelly's top "friends" (she likes to stay updated with her favorite bands)
80's Pop/Soft Rock and 70's Pop/Soft Rock/Country were most influential....
Sounds Like
Heart's Ann Wilson combined with Karen Carpenter.....
"...combination of Heart's Ann Wilson and Karen Carpenter...."
"....satisfyingly diverse...."
11/27/08
D.M. Jones of Whatzup Magazine
NEW! ******Kelly Domino wins Honorable Mention (top 100 songs) in Song Door songwriting competition January 8, 2009, singer/songwriter category: http://www.songdoor.com/finalists.htm******
Kelly Domino is an Adult Contemporary singer/songwriter, whose voice is a "combination of Heart's Ann Wilson and Karen Carpenter". The 12 songs on her debut album, released 11/21/08, are "satisfyingly diverse", and include pop, soft rock, country/Americana, blues and jazz genres, all with impressive lyrics. She is living the title of her debut album, "Hold On To Your Dreams".
Kelly's influences are as diverse as her resulting music. 70's/80's/90's pop, soft rock, and pop-country artists were most influential.
She left her successful computer career to pursue a nagging childhood dream-songwriting. She was trying to save money in the studio on the songwriting "demos" by singing them herself and using hired studio musicians, but found that the end result was a quality CD which showcases her impressive songs and vocals. So, she did things a bit backwards, releasing a CD and THEN needing to assemble a band for live performances.
She is currently working on her second album, which which will release in the Fall 2009, while also shopping songs to existing artists. Her story is getting Midwest-region press and the first CD is getting great reviews.
Kelly is a Wisconsin native, and has lived most of her life in the Midwest (Lake Geneva, Janesville, Chicago, Flint, Dayton, and Fort Wayne; the exception was 6 years in Albuquerque). She is happily married with four daughters, two of which are still at home.
Kelly, I love the finished product, just picked up your new C.D and we love it! Escape artist has been stuck in my head for a week, thats a good thing, nice hook! Hold on to those dreams, they are starting to come true!!! Sincerely, Dave the guitar guy (youtube)
CONGRATS. ON THE CD RELEASE,COULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED TO A BETTER PERSON AND I'M WAITING ON THE NEXT ONE ALREADY,THANK'S A MILLION.SORRY I MISSED OUT ON THE FESTIVETIES YESTERDAY. LOL,OGB, BILL
Thanks for the kind comments - especially since finding me through CD Baby. All the best too with your songs. They definitely have an 80's feel and great production! I'll take your comments on board by the way. phil
NICE VOICE KELLY, COOL TUNES TOO. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR FRIENDSHIP WE LOVE OUR BLUES AND ROCK COMMUNITY HERE IN THE AREA AND BEYOND. YOUR EFFORTS ARE APPRECIATED. I WANTED TO LET EVERYONE KNOW WE POSTED ANOUTHER NEW TUNE ON THE SITE THAT WILL BE ON OUR NEW CD COMMING OUT REAL SOON. PLEASE PAY US A VISIT AND CHECK IT OUT. WE WILL BE CELEBRATING OUR 17 YEAR ANNIVERSERY AS A BAND WITH THE RELEASE OF OUR 2ND ALBUM "LONG TIME COMMIN'" NO COVERS ALL ORIGINAL MUSIC. "SUMMER 08"
