Mandi Leigh will be LIVE! ON AIR with Brian and Gass of
106.7 FM in Arizona on June 16th from 8-10 PM. Tune in to the
station or on line at www.KWSS1067.com to listen live or call in!
"No Longer In Love" is now available for purchase on
iTunes! Search "The Utopian Society" and there you will be able
to download the soulful pop rock track by Mandi Leigh for only
$0.99, you can also leave your reviews and purchase the entire
soundtrack for just $9.99!
LOCAL ‘RELAY FOR LIFE’ EVENT A RESOUNDING SUCCESS
New York Colleges Raise Over $64,000 to Battle Cancer
On March 14-15th, 2008, the State University of New York (SUNY)
at Oneonta and Hartwick College came together to raise money for
the American Cancer Society through the two colleges’ first
annual Relay for Life event. Collectively, the college students
along with several local supporters raised $64,394 for this
special cause.
The event began at 7p.m on Friday at the Alumni Field House on
the SUNY Oneonta campus. Almost 900 participants attended, with
over 90 different teams, ranging from school clubs to residence
halls to athletic teams.
Participants were entertained during the 12-hour event through
live performances by local bands including Autumn Avenue, 20
Grand and Red Goodbye, as well as moving speeches by students
directly affected by cancer.
More than 140 copies of a charity mix tape, titled “Harmony,”
were also circulated at the event, featuring contributed songs by
several up and coming musical artists of various genres.
Musicians Justin Trawick, Ryan Lendt, Mandi Leigh, Christy
Jefferson and Amy Famiglietti, as well as bands/groups
HeathCliff, M.O.R., Molly's Way and Jezebel all supplied songs
with over $500 in proceeds from the disc going to the
charity.
For more information on the annual Relay For Life event, please
contact Jill Ladouceur at (607) 766-6915 or through e-mail at
suny.oneonta.relay@cancer.org.
For more information regarding the Harmony Relay Mix Tape
Project, please e-mail LeAnna Christiansen at chril93@oneonta.edu
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Mandi Leigh receives three nominations at the 2007
Rockies Awards
Source: Gail Miller PR
November 1st, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mandi Leigh Nominated for three awards at the 2007
Rockies
Los Angeles – It was announced this morning that
recording artist Mandi Leigh has been nominated for
three awards in the up-coming Rockie Awards that are
held annually in Hollywood, CA.
Mandi Leigh's nominations include; Outstanding Female
Vocals, Best Solo Artist and Best Stage Show
respectively.
The Rockies award presentation is decided by an
industry panel as well as fan votes, voting takes
place through December. The Rockies take place
December 6th, 2007 at B.B Kings in Universal City, CA.
Celebrity presenters are expected. This event is open
to the public.
For more information about the Rockies, visit:
rockcitynews.com
For more information about Mandi Leigh, visit:
mandileigh.com
Mandi Leigh Inks Soundtrack Deal with Warner Brothers
/ Polychrome
Mandi Leigh Inks Soundtrack Deal with Warner Brothers /
Polychrome
Los Angeles – Recording artist Mandi Leigh has signed a
feature film soundtrack deal with Polyphonic Records with
distribution through Warner Brothers / Polychrome Pictures.
Mandi will contribute to the soundtrack of the critically
acclaimed film, “The Utopian Society,” about a diverse
group of college students thrown together on a final project to
create a Utopian society on paper.
The film comes off of a successful film festival run where it
collected an array of awards including: Best Director
(Honolulu International), Best Comedy/Drama (DIY Film
Festival and Rad Digital Film Festival – Los Angeles; DV Awards,
Utah), and Best Feature (Key West Indiefest), among other
awards and nominations.
The film also features a talented, up-and-coming cast, including
Austin Nichols (TV’s “John from Cincinnati”, “The Day After
Tomorrow”) and Malin Akerman, one of FHM Magazine’s “100 Sexiest
Women in the World 2006” (imdb.com).
Mandi Leigh’s track, “No Longer in Love,” will be released
on the film’s soundtrack along-side the DVD release in January
2008, available in all music retailers nationwide.
Music from the soundtrack will also be made available worldwide
via all major internet music portals.
On the footsteps of the film/soundtrack release will be Mandi
Leigh’s debut pop album, also arriving in stores in early 2008.
For more information about “The Utopian Society,” visit:
theutopiansocietymovie.com
For more information about Mandi Leigh, visit:
mandileigh.com
Mandi Leigh, born in Fullerton, CA is no stranger to the
music industry. Mandi discovered early in her life that she
wanted to do nothing more than sing and perform. Since the young
age of five Mandi has been at work on her rise to success.
Appearing in talent shows, local concerts, choirs, and competing
in beauty pageants in her hometown, Mandi's talents were obvious
from a young age.
At the age of sixteen Mandi started writing and working on her
first demo. Since then she's come a very long way. She has nearly
completed the writing and recording of a, yet to be titled, full
length independent album, is featured artist with her song "No
Longer In Love" on the new feature film soundtrack for Warner
Brothers/Polychrome "The Utopian Society" and has toured
worldwide.
Mandi Leigh has an impressive list of accomplishments for someone
breaking into the industry. She has opened for Universal
Recording Artists NINA SKY, Hollywood Records Jesse McCartney,
Ryan Cabrera, Ashley Poole formerly of Dream, Trevor Pennick
formerly of O-Town and more. In addition to her latest project
with Warner Brothers, her ballad 'Home Of Darkness' can be found
on the 2005 film soundtrack for 'The Wraith' which Mandi also
played a featured role. Additional acting credits include;
Beerfest, Luther's Magic Weed, Desire, and Fat Albert. Additional
films are scheduled to shoot throughout 2007-2008.
Mandi has had the incredible opportunity to work with some of the
industry's hottest songwriters and producers. Most recently
recording "No Longer In Love" with the Song Factory Productions
team; industry producer Jim Oddo, songwriter Shawn Lopes and
Grammy award winning engineer J.J. Blair. In addition, she has
worked with Michael Raphael of Earth Tone Sounds (Hilary Duff,
Busted) Michael Nelson of Epic Soul (Nick Lachey) and Eddie G.
(The Backstreet Boys, TLC, Otown, B5) whom just won a 2007
Billboard Award for Soundtrack of The Year for Highschool
Musical. She is currently working on her debut album with number
one Swedish songwriter Adam Alvermark. Mandi expects to create an
album with a pop foundation, an edgy rock flavor, and some
seductive R&B vocals.
April 2007 Mandi Leigh wrapped a 5 month tour through the
Caribbean, Central America, and South America and can now be seen
performing back in the states, while recording and writing her
much anticipated and long awaited debut album.
Mandi's main goal and purpose for her career, along with charity
involvement, is to make music that is passionate and relatable.
One of her top priorities is pleasing her outstanding fans, whose
love and support keep her going as their numbers grow by the day.
Her original dance moves & hot dancers, mesmerizing vocals and
energetic stage presence are sure to win over any crowd around
the world.
Thanks for the add, you are my first. I wish you all the luck in the world in your endeavors. I have a few myself i want to accomplish so i know how that must feel.
