PRESENTLY, RAE'S PERFORMING SELF CONTAINED WHICH WORKS VERY WELL FOR SMALLER, INTIMATE VENUES, ASWELL AS LARGER EVENTS IN MEETING ROOMS/HOTEL BARS/ - SUPPER CLUB LOUNGE AREAS/RESTAURANTS/PRIVATE HOUSE PARTIES/RIVER CRUISES ETC.
RAE USES EITHER THE CLIENTS OWN IN HOUSE PA SYSTEM, OR TAKES HER TRANSPORTABLE 300WATT YAMAHA PA WHICH CONSISTS OF 2 NEAT SPEAKERS, A MIC', AND A DVD PLAYER THROUGH WHICH SHE PLAYS THE CDS WITH THE PRE-PLANNED BESPOKE PLAYLIST OF BACKING TRACK (Rae changes the playlist subject to the venue and anticipated clientele/audience) . IT'S A QUICK, NEAT SET UP WHICH TAKES VERY LITTLE SPACE. RAES' GENERAL DRESS CODE IS SMART/SOPHISTICATED, DEPENDANT UPON VENUE /EVENT IN QUESTION
THE PA VOLUME OF 300WATT IS PERFECT FOR AVERAGE SIZED RESTAURANTS AND CONFERENCE ROOMS AND HOTEL LOBBYS - RAES' AUDIENCES WHEN USING HER OWN PA, AT RESTAURANTS, PRIVATE PARTIES ETC., ARE USUALLY AROUND 100-150 PEOPLE
HOWEVER FOR CASINO GIGS AND SUCH LIKE, THE AUDIENCE IS, OF COURSE, A LOT LARGER BUT, WHERE NECESSARY, RAE'S EVEN USED HER OWN PA WHERE VENUES MAY HAVE HAD A LITTLE, LATE, LAST MINUTE PROBLEM WITH THEIR OWN IN HOUSE SYSTEM. RAES' 300WATT PA WORKED FINE IN THOSE CIRCUMSTANCES FOR AUDIENCES OF 200 AND ABOVE!.. (DEPENDS ON THE VERBOSITY OF THE AUDIENCE AND ACOUSTICS OF THE VENUE!)..
TO BOOK .....
RATES PER GIG AVAILABLE FROM RAE - DISCOUNTS FOR MIDWEEK AND REGULAR RESIDENT CONTRACTUAL BOOKINGS
GO TO RAES' ALTERNATIVE WEBSITE FOR DIRECT BOOKINGS
rae@raemarnieclassicstandardssolovocalist.vpweb.co.uk
or
raemarniejazzbluesvocalist@myspace.com
please go to website and click 'Contact' and email your venue details and gig set requirements (time to start - time to end - set time - eg. 3 x 30 mins or 2 x 45 mins or longer/shorter depending on your requirements) - Rae will come back to you after checking availability and rate for the gig depending length of set and location of venue - THANK YOU! - The vpweb.co.uk website will link with Rae direct to her email for gig booking enquiries
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EXAMPLES OF RAES' PLAYLIST AND REPERTOIRE
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Raes' repertoire includes many Great American Songbook classic standards, the popularity of which are reaching a younger audience now, due to a renaissance amongst current artistes. Examples of which can be heard on
the six tracks already uploaded to this site. However, Raes' repertoires ISN'T JUST JAZZ!! ... She sings in most genres, but prefers Jazz, Soul, Blues, and Country Rock (not so keen on 'cheesy' pop) prefers to sing 'Easy Listening' type standards heard regularly on radio stations inthe Uk such as Smooth FM and Magic FM and Heart FM
Raes' playlist examples are below but please note that this repertoire is constantly being added to and updated (subject to backing track sourcing and / or being accompanied by musicians). Basically, classic, well known ballads/standards from the Divas and Crooners of the past 5 Decades, type of songs which are regularly played in the Uk on radio stations 'Smooth Fm' and 'Magic FM'. Rae also writes her own lyrics and vocals
REPERTOIRE EXAMPLES
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NOTE ... THE PLAYLIST - EVENT CAN BE THEMED AS - FOR EXAMPLE :- ...
'TRIBUTE TO THE 40s and 50s JAZZ AND BLUES DIVAS SUCH AS BILLIE HOLlIDAY/ELLA FITZGERALD/JULIE LONDON/PEGGY LEE and/ or ' TRIBUTE TO THE DIVAS OF THE 60s & 70s & 80s SUCH AS CAROLE KING/DUSTY SPRINGFIELD/GLADYS KNIGHT/DIONNE WARWICK/BARBRA STREISAND/EVA CASSIDY AND MORE ' and/ or 'TRIBUTE TO THE SOUL, JAZZ AND BLUES DIVAS AND CROONERS OF THE PAST 5 DECADES ' (a general mix of all easy listening soul/jazz and blues songs)...RAE CAN ALSO TAILOR A GIG TO BURT BACHARACH SONGS OR COLE PORTER/GEORGE GERSHWIN SONGS
THEMES ARE SUBJECT TO THE VENUE/GIG TIME AND WHETHER STAGE CABARET SLOT OR LOUNGE - DINNER JAZZ/SOUL
ROMANTIC JAZZ BLUES EXAMPLES
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..... What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life, ..... The Man I Love, (someday he'll come along..), ..... Way you Look Tonight, ..... All of Me, ..... Making Whoopee, ..... I'm in the Mood For Love, ..... Lover Man( oh where can you be), ..... Good Morning Heartache, ..... Funny Valentine (various versions) ,
THIS IS RAE'S(male key)COVER VERSION OF 'FUNNY VALENTINE' INSPIRED BY 'THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY' AND THE WONDERFUL TALENTED CHET BAKER (dedicated to some REAL life friends Suzy, Andrew, and another '?'..and remember... 'Each Day is Valentines ... Day' ... not just the 'commerical' day)
..... Love Letters, ..... When I Fall in Love, ..... Someone to Watch Over Me, ..... All of me, ..... Dream a little Dream, ..... One Fine Day, ..... Can't Help Loving 'Dat Man of Mine, ..... Misty, ..... You've Changed, ..... Tenderly, ..... Every Time We Say Goodbye, ..... Night and Day, ..... Summertime, ..... The Nearness of You, .... God Bless the Child, ..... Unforgettable, ..... Look of Love (various versions) , ..... Cry me a River (Rae has 8 versions, and doesn't generally sing the version uploaded to this site, but a slower, lower version), ..... The Way you Look Tonight, ..... Autumn Leaves, ..... Mon Homme - He's My Man I love him So, ..... The Very Thought of You, ..... You Don't Know me, ..... Me and Mr. Jones, ..... Embraceable You, ..... Smile, (various versions, including , Michael Jacksons version) ..... Nature Boy, ..... This Masquerade, ..... September in the Rain, ..... September Song, ..... You Go To My Head, .....
Round Midnight, .....
THIS IS RAE'S RECORDED VERSION OF 'ROUND MIDNIGHT' WITH THE STORY OF THE SONG TOLD IN PICTURES (TO BE PLAYED AT THE MIDNIGHT HOUR)
(uploaded on the night of a FULL moon, just on Midnight on cusp of 9/10 May 09)
At Last, ..... All of Me, ..... Boy From Ipanema, ..... Call me Irresponsible, ..... Ole Devil Called Love Again, ..... Mad about the Boy, ..... Feeling Good, ..... I Just Wanna Make Love To You, ..... My Baby Just Cares for me, ..... Where or When, ..... Tender Trap, ..... Lady is a Tramp, ..... He's a Tramp, ..... What a Difference a Day Makes, ..... Let there be Love, ..... Fly me to the Moon (Julie London version or Diana Krall version) , ..... Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps, (Quizas, Quizas, Quizas), ..... Besame Mucho, ..... Desafinado, .....
Where or When, ..... Tender Trap, ..... Lady is a Tramp, ..... He's a Tramp, ..... What a Difference a Day Makes, ..... Let there be Love, ..... Fly me to the Moon , ..... Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps, (Quizas, Quizas, Quizas), ..... Besame Mucho, ..... Desafinado, ..... On Broadway, ...... A Fine Romance, ..... Bye Bye Blackbird, .....
Fever, .....
often Fever is the first warm up introductory song at gigs) ...
Continued ..... They Call It Stormy Monday, ..... At Last, ...... I Would Rather Go Blind, ..... Pearl's a Singer, ..... Don't Cry out Loud, ..... Close to You, ..... First time ever I saw your Face, ..... Natural Woman, ..... You Got a Friend, ..... Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, ..... Get Here, ..... All Woman, ..... Girl Put your Records on, ..... Son of Preacher Man, ..... Take Another Little Piece of my Heart, ..... Goin' Back, ..... Neither One of Us (wants to be the 1st to say Goodbye), ..... Don't Know Why I Didn't Come (Norah Jones), ..... Turn Me On (Norach Jones), .... Rainy Night in Georgia, ..... Black Velvet, ..... Have I told you Lately That I Love You, ..... First Cut is the Deepest, ..... The Rose, ..... Killing me Softly, ..... Close My Eyes and Count to Ten, ..... The Way We Were, ..... Imagine ..... Ain't No Sunshine (Eva Cassidys version), ..... Somewhere Over the Rainbow ..... First Cut is the Deepest, ..... House is not a Home, ..... Alfie (Joss Stones version), ..... Take Me to the River, ..... Boots are Made for Walking, ..... Help Me Make it Through the Night, ..... Spooky, ..... Wind Beneath my Wings (slow, deep, slightly country version), ..... I will Survive (the slow, R and B version Chantel version), ..... I am a Woman in Love, ..... Let's Get it On, ..... You are Not Alone, ..... You Been Talking in Your Sleep (Crystal Gayle), ..... I'm Going Down (Rose Royce), ..... Abraham, Martin and John, ..... Let's Get it On, ..... Got to Give it Up, ..... Papa was a Rolling Stone, ...... Get Ready, ..... Just my Imagination, ..... Ain't to Proud to Beg, ..... I'm Not in Love, ..... I Ain't Missin' You at All, ..... Do That to me One More Time (Captain and Tenille) , ..... Unchained Melody, ..... You Bring the Sun out (Randy Crawford), ..... Mercy Mercy (Duffy), ..... Warwick Road (Duffy), ..... Solitaire (Carpenters version), ..... Ode to Billy Joe (long song! .. words are tricky on this one! Rae loves the song though!), ..... You're So Vain, ..... Seventeen, (one of Raes' earliest vocals but now she need to learn the words before each gig as it's a LONG song, but she loves singing this song) .....
PLUS ..... (in the light of the recent popularity of the MAMMA MIA movie and the Renaissance of Frida and Agnetha) ..... Some Abba songs (but Rae only sings these by specific request, as Abba songs aren't really right for a soloist and are not Raes' favourite genre to sing in, but if needs must and the client/party requests, Rae can sing some Abba - has around 7 Abba songs in repertoire but RARELY sings this, except for specific private parties, by prior request, as this is NOT Raes' usual genre or taste to sing), .....
AND ..... NUMEROUS AND VARIOUS OTHERS (EVEN including .....dare it be mentioned?..... !!! the DISCO version (Gloria Gaynor) I WILL SURVIVE!) ..... (but only on hen party requests!!) .....
REPERTOIRE EXAMPLES OVER THE CHRISTMAS PARTY PERIOD
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Jazzy versions of .. Jingle Bells/Winter Wonderland/Rudolph the Red nosed Reindeer/Let it Snow/Santa Baby/The Christmas Song (chestnusts roasting)/White Christmas/Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas/ ...
BESPOKE PLAYLIST : ...
Rae is always open to suggestions of playlist for your venue, (bespoke service can be arranged SUBJECT to suitable backing track sourcing and rehearsal time given enough notice prior to singing at your event)
THE LISTED REPERTOIRE ABOVE IS CONSTANTLY BEING UPDATED SUBJECT TO SOURCING NICE NEW APPROPRIATE BACKING TRACKS TO SUIT RAES' VOCAL RANGE AND STYLE ..... (RAE'S ALSO HAPPY TO GO MORE UPBEAT BY REQUEST SUBJECT TO SUITABLE BACKING) - some of the more upbeat backing for 'pop' songs are pretty rough, hence although Rae can sing any kind of song with a band, when using backing tracks for solo gigs , she mainly sticks to Jazz, Blues, Soul and Country Bluesy Rock, where the backing tracks she sources and uses are much easier on the ear and better for her to improvise her vocal with ...
Note ... Repertoire is sometimes currently limited as a self-contained vocalist subject to sourcing nice quality backing tracks which tend to be much more indicative of a live band in the jazz, blues and soul library ... hence Rae is currently mainly singing that genre, but has sung Country/Rock and basically all sorts in the past ... loves the whole Latin vibe (Spanish guitar) and also Funk, AND REALLY ENJOYS SINGING WITH GUITAR/PIANO AND LIVE JAZZ BANDS, SO GET IN TOUCH IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A VOCALIST TO ACCOMPANY YOUR MUSICIAN SKILLS
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RAES' INSPIRATIONAL HEROES + HEROINES OF MUSIC ...
SLIDESHOW BELOW OF SOME OF RAES' MUSICAL HEROES & HEROINES
MUSICAL MEMORIES, THEIR INFLUENCE LEADING TO RAE'S HEROS AND HEROINES OF MUSIC
Rae was influenced as a child from listening to the
songs of the 50s/60s her parents and grand parents played on their gramophones ... and from the 70s/80s/90s mainly soul/jazz/blues singers ... All the warm,smooth,melting vocals when singers sang their songs close to the mic' emoting every word they sang, so when listening to their vocal you feel they're singing directly to YOU ... Those featured in the slide show above & list below exemplify Raes' musical heroes, heroines and influences, old and new ...
... Ella Fitzgerald (perfectly pitched, pure rangy vocal), Dusty Sprinfield (gorgeous, breathy, heartfelt, sexy vocal), Peggy Lee, (Fever is OFTEN Raes' first warm up song at gigs), Julie London (slow, relaxed, cool, smooth delivery - Rae has, to date EIGHT backing versions of CRY ME A RIVER) , Doris Day
HERE'S RAE'S WISTFUL, DREAMY VERSION OF 'THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU' ONE OF THE SONGS DORIS DAY, AMONGST MANY, JAZZ SINGERS COVERED
More Influences ...
Nina Simone, Etta James, Dinah Washington, Carole Sloane, Sarah Vaughn, Natalie Cole, Janis Ian, Gladys Knight, Eva Cassidy, Bette Middler, Elkie Brooks, Syreeta, Randy Crawford (LOVE Tender Falls the Rain).., Dionne Warwick (in her Burt Batharach era.. love 'Valley of the Dolls' amongst many others) , Lisa Stansfield, Natalie Cole, Karen Carpenter, Roberta Flack, Carole King
(Rae normally sings a few of CK's numbers live),
Kiki Dee, Norah Jones, Bobby Gentry, Joni Mitchell (love her style when she does jazz/blues, such a relaxed, husky, soulful, heartfelt vocal), Madeline Bell (amazing!) (Diana R-Mahogany/Lady Sings the Blues/Marvin duet period...)
THIS IS RAE'S COVER VERSION OF 'G'MORNING HEARTACHE' FROM THE 1972 MOVIE 'LADY SINGS THE BLUES' SHOWING PICS OF STARS DIANA ROSS & BILLY DEE WILLIAMS. ALSO PICS OF MORNING HEARTACHE & A PIC MONTAGE OF BILLIE'S STORY OF TIME RUNNING OUT DUE TO HEROIN ADDICTION
----- & NOW! -----, of course. not forgetting the other gender!
Marvin Gaye(Whats Going On/I Want You/Let's get it on albums & Got to Give it up), Nat King Cole, Matt Monroe, Stevie Wonder (Innervisions). Quincy Jones (Jook Joint), George Benson - Living Inside your Love album (Unchained Melody & Hey Girl)
Plus Rae loves so much of George B eg.. his last 5 tracks on LovexLove album & his versions of Summertime, Summer of '42, Nature Boy, Masquerade, Moodys Mood, Love all the Hurt Away and Late at Night. On to another George - George Michael (his dance stuff like Outside and Fast Love, but also his ballads - a pure, clear, technically perfect voice), Seal (amazing vocalist, Rae loves all his stuff, but particularly his cover of 'This is a Mans World').
Luther Vandross(Superman & all his Bacharach covers (Anyone who had a Heart, A House is not a Home etc) rather than his more commercial dance stuff.. what a voice!), Enrique Iglesias (Hero), Santana (Smooth/Maria Maria), Chet Baker, Maxwell, Joe, Michael Jackson, Al Green, Keith Washington, Peter Cox (soulful vocal),Paul Weller (You do Something to Me) Bill Withers,Chris Botti, Michael Buble, Darren Hayes for his vocal on 'Insatiable' (fabulously passionate song), Bryan Adams, Bill Withers
FUSIONS, MUSIC FROM ACROSS THE SHORES
The fusion of music in the movie ' West Side Story ' also had a huge influence on Rae. Later, when life took her all over mainland Spain, the Baleares and the Canaries she fell in love with Latin music. The song 'Smooth' and 'Maria Maria' by Santana, are a couple of her all time 'put on your dancing shoes' Latin faves!
Rae's love of Latin music, includes particularly, Spanish Classical Guitar heard on balmy evenings when strolling barefoot along the beach. Memories of "footprints in the sand". Nothing like the sound of the sea with the waves gently lapping against the shore with some lovely music echoing in the background and the sea glistening by the light of the silvery moon!.... ('let's take a walk together, near the open shore, hand in hand you and I, let's 'Cherish' every moment, we have been given, as time passes by...') - Rae loves the classical acoustic Spanish guitar version of classical song 'Ballad de Adelaide', latin sound. In a similar vein, Rae also adores, 'Cavatina' (theme from the Deer Hunter) which also has that acoustic, gentle guitar sound and Rae heard that tune played often by Latin guitarists whilst sitting late night/early hours of morning at a restaurant by the sea - evokes powerful and beautiful 'recuerdos' of a feeling of peace and calm with the world - a memory ('recuerdo') Rae will never forget was the magical sound of guitar, whilst strolling up the steps to Palma cathedral and the Medina in Palma, Mallorca, on a glorious afternoon, taking in the juxposition of the view sea coupled with historic architecture, a Spanish classical guitarist was sitting on the steps, playing Raes favourite pieces, whilst a beautiful black horse and red cart stood behind him - literally a picture postcard scene and an eternal musical memory
Rae also heard a track during the fantastic movie UNFATHFUL with Richard Gere, Diane Lane and Olivier Martinez (thoroughly recommended by Rae for its amazing acting and atmosphere) ... the music during one scene played on Rae's mind and she HAD to find it ... She thought the song was New Orleans Blues but it's African Blues.
HERE'S ALI FARKA TOURE PERFORMING 'AI DUE' LIVE(FROM THE FILM 'UNFAITHFUL' ...
POWER SINGERS - THE DIVAS THAT CAN DO IT WITHOUT OVERCOOKING!
Rae definately HASN'T been influenced by overcooked, over complicated vocals where the effort to be a power singer and prove technical ability overshadows the true meaning and words of the song being sung. ( Rae can't STAND that 'playing with the note' thing and sreechy high thing that a lot of the modern singers do, yes, it shows their range off, but it often (in Raes' opinion anyway), murders the song!
However, power singers Rae admires = Shirley Bassey (just a true DIVA and she takes a song and TRULY makes it her OWN, Rae loves her Bond themes and also 'If you Go Away' (though Rae loves Dustys' version too) and Something in the Way He Moves , Donna Summer (effortless power and range and depth), Chaka Khan (eg: her version of Funny Valentine- on Waiting to Exhale + Ain't Nobody - terrific dance track)...Rae enjoys singing Burt Bacharach covers (Valley of the Dolls, Walk on By, House is not a Home, Anyone who Had a Heart etc) and is constantly updating her repertoire to add songs she feels would be enjoyed by her audience and which suit her range/tone/phrasing and overall image, some of these being songs originally covered by male vocalists .....
FUNK, DISCO - LET'S DANCE
Along with Jazz/Blues/Soul & Latin Rae loves FUNK - DISCO - too (anythin' from the late 70s/80s that they play on HEART FM on Friday & Saturday nights - that got people up on to the mirrored disco floor dancing around the handbags.. Rae loves : -
Johnson Brothers - Whispers - Commodores (especially 'Nightshift') - Sugar Hill Gang (the best and ORIGINAL rap song !) - Disco Inferno - Temptations (Papa was a Rollin' Stone)- Prince - (The Vault album) - Earth Wind and Fire (Fantasy/After the Love has Gone/Boogie Wonderland/September etc!) - Chic (not so much 'le Freak 'as their LESS commercial tracks on THAT album - Warm Summer Night and Chic Cheer etc) - Rose Royce (fantastic memories!) - Eddie Kendricks (Keep on Truckin' Baby) - William de Vaughn (Diamond in the back, sunroof top diggin' the scene...) - Timmy Thomas (Everybody wants to live Together) - Outkast (I like the Way you Move) - Imagination (Body Talk - camp but sexy track!(same vibe as 'Let's get it on'...) - Heatwave (Boogie Nights etc) - Rosie Gaines Let's Get Close, Closer than Close),
The Jacksons (Can you Feel it) - & Michael Jackson (Off the Wall was a great dance album & so many of his eg :- ...' You Rock my World ', (Rae simply CANNOT sit still to this track) .., plus the Way you Make me Feel, Billie Jean, Blood on the Dance Floor, etc., Jackson seems to be as influenced by West Side Story as Rae, you can see it in all his dance moves and videos, his dance music is simply 'unsitdownable'... ) More.. 'get off your seat and shake your booty' stuff! : - . .. Shake your Groove thing Shake your Groove thing Yeah Yeah... We're Gonna STOMP all night, in the neighbourhood, gonna FEEL alright... Lemars' 'Dance with You' (love it! hear it here on My Space - www.myspace.com/lemar).. ! - (Rae truly CAN'T! sit still to this kind of music, for example, whilst working in Mallorca with her right leg in plaster (torn ligaments from falling sideways in a pair of wedge sandals - not too much Sangria! honestly!) she used to still dance at the discos spinning around on the plastered leg in true handbag 'I will Survive' style! ;) )... (and received lot of signatures on the plaster from DJS and fellow 'clubbers' !..)
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RAES' SOUND + WANT TO COLLABORATE ? + REVIEWS
RAES' SOUND ...
(the myspace ubiquitous 'sounds like'?
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Hmmm ... Sounds like - Rae!!! ... those who've heard the demo cd vocal and listened to Rae sing live have different ideas regarding who her performance compares to, so ... rather than make comparisons to other vocalists, probably it is easier to suggest who Rae is influenced by rather than who she sounds like but if you like these singers mentioned now, you'll probably like Raes' sound too..... (think along the lines of the slow, long note phrasing of Roberta Flack & Eva Cassidy with a little bit of Peggy Lee/Doris Day/Julie London/Elkie Brooks/Carole King/Linda Rondstadt(on your Sentimental album) ... ) ...
Rae would also love to chill the vocal down when not working with backing tracks (which rely on strong vocal and restrictive phrasing ... ) so she'd enjoy trying out jazz/blues/latin in a less formed style where the vocal just flows with the music in a freefall kind of way... any musicians looking to collaborate - Rae would be keen to hear from you... send a message by myspace mail or myspace comment
RADIO PLAYS AND REVIEWS .....
RADIO SHOWS RAE HAS BEEN APPROACHED BY WHO HAVE PLAYED HER TRACKS AND VOICE INTROS ARE...
PADDY FROM IMRADIO (RADIO FREE) - U.S.A., (Usa) , EDSTORY AT 979.FM(Melbourne) , TORPEDO DJ OF MODRADIOUK FM (Europe/Uk) , SMOOTH ATLANTA FM (Georgia) , HAPPY JAZZ FM (London/South East/Kent) , JAZZY J OF TWINCITIESRADIO (Minneapolis), PETER of LINK FM (Essex)- Thank You! for your support in finding, requesting and playing, much appreciated DJ friends out there and your listeners ! ..... "spread the sound and the word" !! .....
BELOW INDEPENDENT UNBIASED AND UNSOLICITED REVIEW BY JAZZY J OF TWINCITIES RADIO - REVIEW POSTED 19 NOV 07 ON www.twincitiesradio.com WEBSITE .....
" During one of my searches for really good sounding music....pouring through the myrid of pages and webs....listening...hearing.... I happened accross Rae Marnie. The track that was playing was "Very Thought Of You" and it slowed me down. As usual it is the first twenty seconds of a track that either catches or doesn't. If it doesn't, I move on. "Very Thought Of You" by Rae Marnie stopped me dead in my tracks. At this point I had no choice but to listen to the rest of her tracks, just to make sure what I heard was real. Immediately swept away by the sound.....the touch of it. Immediately I contacted Rae and asked if she would please send me her tracks so they could be shared with our listeners.
Most definately a "world class" jazz-blues singer, Rae Marnie will take you away from what you are focused upon. Grab you. Soften your tenseness and kick you right back. It is no wonder that Rae travels to exotic places singing her song.
Give Rae Marnie a listen. You are promised to be touched and lifted away from whatever it is that has distracted... "
..... TO JAZZY J AND YOUR TWINCITIESRADIO FANS OUT THERE ... RAE IS EXTREMELY THANKFUL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND TOUCHED AND HONOURED BY YOUR REVIEW .....
QUOTE FROM PADDY N OF IM RADIO (on receipt of the new tracks in January '09 from the new release of 'MARNIES MIDNIGHT MOODY BLUES' .....
" Thank you! You TRULY have a BEAUTIFUL voice, and I'm thinking of using you as our 'Featured Artist' this month "
.........AND FINALLY.........
The 'Heavenly' pic & song below was added 18 Feb '08, in memory & respect for sensitive souls no longer in THIS stratosphere in Body, but, hopefully, still in spirit, - both of whom loved this band and, in particular, this song and it's message .......... The intro music before the vocal opens on this track is beautiful ...........
Bio herewith=below the Photo Slide Show=RIGHT of page.
How to Book/Repertoire/Influences=LEFT of Page )
NB .. IMPORTANT! BEST VIEWED WITH 'FIREFOX' SEARCH ENGINE(NOT EXPLORER) as with EXPLORER you may only see the TOP part of the page & not the FULL bio
Shots of live performance@London Nightclubs ..Rembrandt Club & Pigalle via very kind curtesy of Tim(Rembrandt)=www.tpr.photography.com. and Cisco(sepia dressing room shots at Pigalle)=www.thedualism.com.Thank u Tim & Cisco! Your pro' show shots are much appreciated!...
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* VIDEOS *
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To view vids from recent gigs/private parties - you'll see some here within main profile page to the left and right columns, OR, click on 'videos' under main profile pic, top left hand of page - thanks! ALL RECORDINGS 'LIVE' (NOT MIMED!)
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* GIGS *...
Gigs aren't normally advertised in the calender here on this site as most are either by invite only for members at private parties/hotels/casinos/table booking restaurants/members clubs such as golf and yacht, or overseas - but do hit Rae up if you'd like to know more about any public gigs coming up, most of which are in London/South East if in the UK. Rae will be happy to mail you back any public gig info.
TO BOOK RAE FOR YOUR EVENT/PARTY/LAUNCH/VENUE - SEE WEBSITE
EMAIL: -
rae@raemarnieclassicstandardssolovocalist.vpweb.co.uk
or
raemarniejazzbluesvocalist@myspace.com
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* WINDING DOWN WITH RAE AFTER YOUR GIG / NIGHT OUT * ...
All performers can empathise with that adrenaline rush you get before, during and after a gig, and how you come in after the performance , tired , ravenous , but wide awake and unable to sleep ..... So, for those of you who've just come in at 'around midnight', - (from a gig or from whatever else you've been out and about doing ..... ) - here's a little something to help wind you down (whilst you sip your brandy (or cocoa!), eat your cheese on toast, get out of your stage clothes and makeup and start to feel like a 'normal?' human being again .....
Raes' roots on her fathers' side are Irish (Cork). On her mothers side the roots are harder to trace due to her gran being adopted. Raes' Irish ancestors came to London from Cork due to the potato famine, and rooted in East London, as many from that period did. Rae was raised in an area East of London but scooted off to Spain and its' islands for a number of years to begin her Latin adventures from the age of eighteen.
Raes' vocal talent was discovered by default. Whilst working overseas her career at that time brought her into contact with professional entertainers. A highly experienced professional (who'd worked in West End theatre) heard her singing casually 'Capella' style when she was asked to help a Swedish singer phrase the song in English. Although Rae didn't have any formal training, she was immediately taken on as solo vocalist to perform for large audiences in an upscale nightclub, accompanied by a drummer and guitarist. Once Rae recovered from the initial stage fright - her journey as a vocalist continued...
Rae's performed in The Canaries and Spain at 4/5 star hotels and nightclubs on stage. Rae has also performed in London and South East Uk at hotels/nightclubs/ restaurants/wine bars/private members clubs/corporate events/weddings/parties etc. solo aswell as part of a duet.(with a Swedish guitarist-vocalist, a Chilean guitarist-vocalist (a former TV performer in his native country) plus a London based TV actor/musician/vocalist.
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* SOME EXAMPLES OF VENUES/LOCATIONS WHERE RAE HAS GIGGED * ...
ALADINOS NIGHTCLUB- SAN AGUSTIN - GRAN CANARIA - (on stage) ***
PONTINENTAL 4star COSTA DEL SOL - (on stage) ***
HOTEL ARGUINEGUIN (dinner & lunchtime) - ARGUINEGUIN - GRAN CANARIA - ***
HOTEL COSMOPOLITAN - MALLORCA - ***
HOTEL BALI - MALLORCA - ***
REMBRANDT BAR/NIGHTCLUB/RESTAURANT - CITY OF LONDON - ***
PIGALLE NIGHTCLUB - located at PICCADILLY, LONDON W1 - (on stage) ***
PIANO LOUNGE - located SOUTH EAST - (upmarket, trendy 'In Crowd' Celebrity Restaurant) - Rae sang ' Happy Birthday' to our famous snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan here ***
CLUB ONE ASCOT (on stage supporting ANDY ABRAHAMS X factor and Eurovision 2008) - ASCOT ***
MARRIOTT HOTEL WESTMINSTER IN LIBRARY ROOM located at RIVER THAMES LONDON - ***
HOTEL EXCEL NOVOTEL 4star located at LONDON DOCKLANDS (sang in very large reception/bar area) - ***
THE EDGE - LONDON W1 - (on stage) ***
WILTONS MUSIC HALL (on a beautiful historic stage where Paulo Nutini and David Gray, amongst others, have performed) - located in THE CITY OF LONDON = www.wiltons.org.uk - ***
GREENWICH YACHT CLUB (on stage and 2nd time Black Tie dinner jazz) - located at RIVER THAMES - LONDON - ***
THAI SILK at ENTERTAINMENT AVENUE -located at famous 'O2' London (on stage ) - ***
ROYAL OAK SOUTH EAST RESTAURANT - duets with Chilean guitarist Juan, plus some solos ***
'THE LONDON' EXCLUSIVE GOLF CLUB where the European Open was held in 2008 (Lunchtime Sunday Jazz) - located in Kent - ***
MAXIMS CASINO - coast of River Thames in South East - (on stage) ***
QUEENS THEATRE with Keith Ball and Friends - Hornchurch, Essex (on stage to a packed house) - ***
RENDEZVOUS CASINO, REFLECTIONS BAR - South coast at MARINA in Brighton (2 hours of lunchtime jazz, soul and blues solo) - (on stage) ***
Plus Numerous Other Restaurants / Private Members Clubs / Private Parties Etc ..
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* TESTIMONIALS * ...
- JUST A FEW SELECTED QUOTES RECEIVED BY TEXT/EMAIL OR VERBALLY FROM ORGANISERS OF VENUES WHERE RAE HAS PERFORMED ...
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"Thank you for the cd which I found most enjoyable and the sentiment was much appreciated"
- Sir Michael Parkinson - Spring 2009 - written response on receipt of 'Marnies Midnight Moody Blues' - Sir Michael Parkinson is a renowned TV interviewer of politicians/celebrities/sportsmen etc., and a conoisseur of jazz/blues music which is his favourite genre
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" First Class! as before Rae, but then I wouldn't expect anything less from you! Our members loved you . (AND ON LISTENING TO THE NEW CD 'MARNIES MIDNIGHT MOODY BLUES'..." WOW what a fantastic web page, so beautiful. The web page is you to a tee and the music always 1st class always. As before, when you sing the hairs on my neck wake up to such a charming silky voice. Hope to see you soon and have a Merry Christmas."
- Social Secretary - GYC - Centenary River Thames Black Tie function attended by Local Mayor - 3 x sets of dinner jazz for around 100 people - 8th March 2008.... Also received very positive quotes from this venue during the first performance there for a 40 minute set on April 22nd 2007 - hence the re-booking the following year for a longer set and a more high profile occasion
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" Rae, that was really beautiful! My family and I really enjoyed your performance tonight. Sorry I had to leave before you finished your last song but I'm off to Bangkok to continue setting up the new restaurant, but would like to talk to you again soon about more gigs " -
Text post gig from the Owner of - Thai 02 Venue - 3 x sets on stage - 25th November 2007
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" Thank you so much for your performance here on Easter Sunday – have had some really good feedback – especially from the Chairman! I’ll also add you to our list of recommended suppliers, which is automatically sent to brides on booking. Once again, many thanks for all your help. It was lovely to work with you and hope the opportunity to do so again arises soon! "
- Events Manager - The London - 3 x sets of lunchtime jazz for around 75 members and the Honorary Club President and Chairman - Easter Sunday, 25th March, 2008
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" I’m off to Egypt tomorrow, that’s where the possible overseas gigs will be, beautiful resort; I will let you know when I return. I will definitely keep you in mind for future gigs of course. Lots of enquires coming in for Christmas, so you will be top of my list if they want entertainment "
- Text post gig from the Manager - Club One Ascot - 1 x 40 minute set of 9 songs for around 100 ticketed seats on stage as a warm up for ANDY ABRAHAMS (X Factor 2005/Eurovision 2008) - October 2007
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" Thank you for your lovely email. !I will go on your website very shortly to have a look; just to let you know, we already put your details as a recommended performer, as discussed on Sunday, on our future wedding brochures for brides using our venue. I still have your contact in file, you are the first on the list if any queries for an evening jazz is enquired! "
- from the Conference Sales Coordinator at Excel Novotel - Docklands, London (recommendation based on live performance using own PA system at a Wedding Fair singing around 6 sets over a 7 hour period) - Bank Holiday Weekend May 2007
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"It was SOOOOOO good, be in touch soon regarding another booking !"
Text post gig from the Manager of the Porcupine in South East London - after Rae's 2 hour lunchtime jazz/soul performance on a very hot Sunday, May 2009
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" Rae, thanks for Sunday! Superb very classy & smooth! (as you know our chef said that you were like a " female Frank Sinatra! "), be in touch soon re: some Xmas bookings, please let me have some dates "
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Partner/Manager - Piano Lounge(celebrity upmarket restaurant) around 5 x 30 min. sets lunchtime jazz performed from 2pm-6.30 pm - November 4th 07. The first gig, resulted in 3 repeat 3hr solo eve. bookings over Xmas period durng Dec. 2007
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" I was very impressed by your vocal technique , and yes I'd like to use you for some Friday evenings in the Spring on stage in the bar area for the 10.30pm to 12.30pm set "
- verbal quote from - PR Manager of Maxims Casinos - after a 3 (belters!) song audition where Rae had to perform full of the flu and without a speaking voice, but pulled off all songs during the audition leading to 3 booked paid stage gigs in March to May 2008 - quote from audition day - February 2008
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" Thanks SO much for coming Saturday. Brilliant set Rae! You've got a whole Northamptonshire fan club now and we're having a meeting to discuss more tomorrow!! "
- from organiser of charity garden party gig in church grounds to raise money for the village 14th century church of architectural interest. .....
(Raes' reply to this quote was ..." about time I had some groupies ;-) ... !! " ) ..... writtten quote from organiser - June 2008 .....
The above quote was from the one of the organisers of charity gig, where Rae sang 40 songs, for mixed age group - from kids of around 4 years to 11 and Mums and Dads in their mid 30s and Grandparents from mid 50s upwards. Main fan club that day seemed to be the delightful and well behaved children! Absolute delight to sing for and sat around Raes' marquee tent area playing air guitar to the rockier numbers, clicking their fingers to songs like 'Fever', and swaying arms in the air (lighter style!), to the smoother tunes. Rae played this gig for charity, but the feedback from the children and the crowd in general, and the fact it was for a good cause, made it one of the most pleasurable and relaxed
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" Hope you're well? Had great feedback from private party organiser for your garden party Sunday 20th, he loved your performance and I think there'll be more bookings as a result "
..... email quote from booking agent - July 2008 ..... and here's the testimonial he received by email from the host of the party .....
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"Just a brief few words to say how brilliant Rae was for our party. All of our guests were delighted with this "surprise" that I had arranged and Rae more than met our expectations. We have some very discerning music lovers amongst the family and they couldn't speak highly enough of Rae's performance. She presented a thoroughly professional but suitably relaxed style fitting comfortably in with as well as further adding to the ambience we wanted. Rae has a voice that one could never tire of and she adapted delightfully to the extended repertoire we had asked for, adding fun to the whole event and coping with the PA system which faltered on a couple of occasions without the gig being adversely affected. A big thank you to you and especially Rae who also was kind enough to send us a card and some CD recordings to remember her and the occasion by."
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The above a few EXAMPLES of some of the written quotes by text/email that Raes' received from venue bookers etc. since the My Space website has been opened. Rae's also received very positive verbal feedback from her audiences at the venues and also at private parties leading to recommendations for future bookings Rae appreciates that performance is of paramount importance but so is time keeping, total professionalism, a warm and friendly approach, attitude and immaculate personal presentation and a willingness to adapt to the audience and ambience of each venue
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* RAES' CURRENT PERFORMANCE INFO * ...
Rae is currently performing SOLO SELF CONTAINED, using 300watt YAMAHA award winning PA system and excellent jazz/soul/blues backing tracks. Repertoire is around 3 hours (usual gig time for bookings is 90 mins ie. 3 x 30 mins or 2 x 45 mins). Examples of songs within repertoire are listed on this page, but the playlist is constantly being updated, so please contact Rae regarding any specific song requests/genres. Raes' music is ideal for the 'cocktail and canapes' and 'liquers and lullabys' classy vibe.
Therefore, as Rae has lived and worked in Spain/Canaries and duetted with a Latin performer, given the words she can sing Spanish with decent pronounciation with no problem....(eg. last verse of Autumn Leaves on demo attached) ... The video has been edited in meloncholy autumn colours and was filmed in Autumn 07 and edited and uploaded in Autumn 08) ...
note - the volume was recorded way too low when filmed LIVE by a professional video maker, so please put the volume on the video slide on the player to MAX when playing the vid'
Raes' audiences always comment on the 100% emotion she gives to her performance to enable the meaning of the words of each song to reach the listeners. Her voice has been described by experienced professionals as "warm", "smooth", "rich tone", "tender", "sultry", "seductive", and also "clear and strong". Any agents, musicians and producers requiring this type of vocal for their projects, Rae would be keen to hear from you. Rae also 'raunches' up the vocal for more upbeat numbers if required (versatile repertoire). Rae is currently living in London but would also be happy to perform overseas on short term contracts subject to venue and location.(EUROPE, some parts of the FAR EAST , DUBAI and STATES would all be considered)
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* A BIT ABOUT THE FIRST SPRING 07 DEMO CD - 'CHANGING MOODS OF LOVE' - AND THE PRODUCER *...
The 2nd mix of the demo cd was uploaded on to this site in Spring 07 for promo release to Agents/Record Company Producers/Event Organisers/Conference & Banqueting organisers/Cruise Ship Entertainment Directors. The producer of the demo
'Changing Moods of Love'
who kindly mixed Raes' vocal with the backing tracks is - CHRIS MADIN - a composer/producer and cellist for tv/film & theatre soundtracks - Chris has over 20 years experience and composed around 150 scores. Chris often works with the famous Theatre Royal York, and has composed the music for the GUARDIAN RATED 5* show 'THE RAILWAY CHILDREN' which opens July-September '09 at the famous RAILWAY MUSEUM IN YORK. Chris is also composing the score for '12th NIGHT' which is being performed at the Theatre Royal York in '09.
Rae laid down her vocals to backing tracks in Chris' studio loft in Summer '06 during a RARE! 40 deg. heatwave!! Rae met Chris via a close friend of hers who is a TV and theatre actress, so the experience was friendly, warm and fun. Due to limited studio time 12 songs were laid down in just a few hours,. 6 were chosen to tell a story of love, ... yearning and searching, finding & accepting, realising & rejecting the reality & finally... reflecting & missing .....
The Six Tracks from ' The Changing Moods of Love ' are ...
*** THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU, *** LOOK OF LOVE, *** WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT, *** MY MAN (mon homme), *** CRY ME A RIVER, *** AUTUMN LEAVES (with Spanish 2nd verse),
(bonus track 'You've Changed' available on Request ...)-all 6 tracks were uploaded to this website when it opened in Spring '07, (however, playlist may be altered from time to time on the site) and are featured as bonus tracks as a Medley at the end of the new cd (Jan '09), 'Marnies Midnight Moody Blues'/
The outcome of limited studio time resulted in a very honest and 'organic' demo, ie. no clever tricks, no re-recording of verses & the track being laid down on 1st or 2nd take, so its very indicative of a 'live' performance. Rae had only heard the new backing tracks the day before, so there was extremely limited time to get comfortable with the backing tracks
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* HEARING DEMO AT IT'S BEST ADVANTAGE AND DOWNLOADING * ...
If you ONLY listen via computer, sound will be improved & 'live' via 'earphone' attachment, 10tracks uploaded (use slider on left hand side of the myspace player on top right hand side of this page). Sound through average computer speaker system will not give best 'live' effect, it is always recommended you download tracks,burn to disc & play through a car or home stereo system to enjoy the music in a moment of pleasure such as drinking a glass of wine & relaxing, music is becoming too 'throwaway' in this ipod/computer world we live in & not appreciated at it's best via either of those mediums.
By request, from musicians (and special fans who support Rae by 'adding' her tracks to their page, (you can do this by clicking on the + sign on Rae's music player) ) and professionals looking for entertainment for your venue, Rae's happy to email mp3s by attachment or post a demo cd to you.
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* A BIT ABOUT THE NEXT DEMO CD - ' MARNIES MIDNIGHT MOODY BLUES' - AND THE PRODUCER - NEW TRACKS DUE UP ON THE SITE JANUARY 2009 * ...
Raes' EXTREMELY excited and honored to have met and worked with the renowned Jazz, Soul and Blues musician and producer Wayne Brown. Having sold over 3 million records with Pepsi & Shirley in the 80’s, Wayne Brown has subsequently worked with such celebrated artists as George Michael, Steve Winwood, Earth, Wind and Fire, Burt Bacharach, Alishas Attic, Lulu, Billy Ocean & Ruby Turner. Wayne’s appointment as producer of the Wilberforce 2007 Album was announced in 2007 due for release October 2008 . Rae was recommended to Waynes' site on myspace by another artist and has subsquently had the privelage of watching his band live in London on a number of occasions and has both his current cds 'Virtual Jazz Band' and 'Wilberforce Project' 2008 album which she draws huge influence an inspiration from. Coincidentally, when Rae found out about Waynes' involvement with Wilberforce, it struck a chord, as Rae, herself, has worked exactly on the site where William Wilberforce resided (Holwood, Keston, Kent), and has sat on the bench where 'supposedly' the abolition of slavery document was signed
Rae met up with Wayne to jam in Winter 2007, to draft a track together. Since then, Raes' joined forces with Wayne to ask him to produce and mix her Autumn 2008 cd - ' Marnies Midnight Moody Blues ' , which will be a mix of Jazz, Soul, Blues and Country Blues/Rock covers - Waynes' relaxed style of recording and understanding of Raes' need to FEEEEL the 'vibe' helped Rae on the day of recording during Autumn 2008. The 13 cover tracks recorded that day are : - .....
13 tracks (including 2 medleys tracks 9 and 12) - 55 minutes play
*** FUNNY VALENTINE,
*** SUMMERTIME,
*** NEARNESS OF YOU,
*** TURN ME ON,
*** G'MORNING HEARTACHE,
*** 'ROUND MIDNIGHT,
*** MAN I LOVE, (someday he'll come along),
*** BLACK VELVET,
..... Then For Track 9 an edited 5 track Soul Montage/Medley :-
*** GET HERE,
*** RATHER GO BLIND,
*** TOO LATE,
*** NATURAL WOMAN,
*** FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST,
*** AND AS A BONUS !! ***
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THE 6 TRACKS FROM 'CHANGING MOODS OF LOVE'
..... (Producer-Chris Madin) :-
*** VERY THOUGHT OF YOU,
*** LOOK OF LOVE,
..... Then for Track 12 an edited 3 track Medley :- .....
*** WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT/MY MAN/CRY ME A RIVER',
*** AUTUMN LEAVES
ALL TRACKS UPLOADED JANUARY '09 TO THE MUSIC PLAYER WITHIN BIO ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THIS PAGE NEXT TO THE PIC' SLIDESHOW
The tracks above were recorded in JUST 2.5 hours to backing tracks with the 1st or 2nd take being laid to disc, so the result will be, like 'The Changing Moods of Love' indicative of a 'LIVE' performance and 'ORGANIC' - as Wayne said to Rae 'Let's keep on a roll'!!
Wayne will be mixing the backing tracks and vocals, editing and producing the cd and, 'fingers crossed' , most tracks will be uploaded on this site in Autumn 08.
Rae thoroughly enjoyed her experience of working with Wayne who works organically and 'goes with the flow' - and they share a mutual taste in music and respect for other musicians
Once Wayne and Rae have finished their OWN track, this will also be included on the myspace website along with the other new tracks being processed during Autumn 2008 - Rae and Waynes' own track they've written together will have a very smooth, sexy, laid back vibe
You can hear examples of Waynes' music on his websites here on myspace - click on 'Virtual Jazz Band' and also 'Abolition of the Slave Trade, Wilberforce 2007' on Raes' profile page in her 'Top Friends' (bottom right side of page under BIO)
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* COLLABORATIONS * ...
Although Rae is currently gigging Solo Self Contained, she's also happy to accompany any musicians who have gigs lined up who need a female vocalist - it's always fun to gig as part of a duo or band - SO HIT RAE UP IF YOU NEED HER KINDA VOCAL AND YOU'RE A BAND OR PIANIST OR GUITARIST.. DITTO RECORD PRODUCERS SEE BELOW...
Rae would is always pleased to hear from record producers who require a female vocalist and is currently songwriting - laying down her own lyrics and vocals to disc for future collaborations with musicians and producers
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* THANKS FOR VISITING * ...
Thanks for taking the time to read this bio. and for listening ...
* HOPE YOU ENJOYED * ...
come back for more anytime ...
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A litte 'Thank you' footnote for my very special 'non cyberspace' friends who check into this site from time to time from UK, NYC and Viriginia in the USA, Uppsala and Stockholm in Sweden, Wiesbaden in Germany, Mallorca, Spain, Sydney in Australia and Cape Town in South Africa ..... YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE AND ! ..... - THIS IS FOR YOU .....
Hey Rae, what's up girlie!!!!, always nice to hear from ya!. Sorry to hear about the weather over there, I saw some of it on the news here, YUK!!!!. Anyway Rae, about to board now for Dallas. Look after that killer voice my friend!! Luv ya. J.D.
My prayer for you this Thanksgiving is, as always, that by Grace you and yours be granted the Wisdom and Strength you need to endure, survive and thrive!
Alright Then Young Lady . . . Thank you for your continued Friendship and Support!
May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.
Thanks for your email..sorry have not replied back...very busy with my day job at present..taking up so much of my time. Jackie seems to be mending slowly but surely. Thanks again for your concern,as always very much appreciated.
Hi Rae,It would be such an honor & one of my dreams come true to see you perform... I do think It would be very classy & sultry... I would be drinking a great vintage wine,& just listening & watching you In awe... lets make It happen,either I come one day to Europe,or we have to make It happen In Vegas... For the record,I DO PLAY GUITAR...lol I play many instruments,that Includes piano,for years,but the guitar I am the most accomplished w/ all my instruments. I have been playing since I was 9 years old... I play classical,that is what I first learned,jazz,flamingo,& many other styles... My page Is me playing all the instruments,I really am not a singer. I just do It out of necessity... Most of my music is instrumental,but sometimes I'll sing,just cause I feel It should have some singing... Hope your well,many blessings... Thinking of you,& I still listen to your music,thank you always... w/ love, Reuben x0x0x0x
“Love of beauty is Taste. The creation of beauty is Art.” [Author Popularity 9/10] Ralph Waldo Emerson “We live only to discover beauty. All else is a form of waiting.” [Author Popularity 8/10] Kahlil Gibran “Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone” [Author Popularity 8/10] Dorothy Parker Kisses, Have excellent day..Lady Cheval
oh yea i can see how you are tired,,,I hope one day see you and bring my olive that you never tast before..lol,,,my chelsea this year doing good. thanks for writting me. Allen
Rae, It is nice to hear from our beautiful friend in London. It is SUNNY here and we have been out and about in Santa Barbara enjoying a beautiful day. Keep rockin' and have a wonderful week ahead.
Stopping by (finally) to wish you a wonderful week 'RAE RAE', many hugs to you, miss yah!! Novembers here across the ways you would love ;) very pleasent, just right. The glitter's of Christmas are nice, but I'm the old-time Christmasey KINDA gal, as it was meant to be!!
Hi Rae, thanks for your "buongiorno"...:-) Yes, George Benson will come here for a concert in Augusteo's Theatre. I've already been to Benson's concertsfor 2 times, but I can't miss the third one! Hope all is ok for you in London, Baci, Alex
Our hearts are all music boxes each with its own sublime and eternal tune sweet Eros and passion the music flows memories remembering the past streaming words expressions conversations orchestrated delicately created matrix with our character our desires to feel share each other passion ignited consequenced by lust on occasion evenings blue reflection....Kisses, darling...Lady Cheval
HI HUNNY....SO MANY TIMES ARE SAD. AND THOUGH I SO LOVE YOUR NOTES AND MUSIC. I AM GETTING READY FOR NORTON BUFFALOS MEMORIAL. NOT EASY. AND NOT EASY THINKING ABOUT HI WIFE, CHILDREN AND "POPS" WHO WAS SO IN FEAR OF HIM LEAVING BEFORE NORTON DID. NOW HE IS REALLY HOME IN PARADISE. HEAVEN.....LOVE YOU~
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