In no particular order: Amy Grant, Trisha Yearwood, Shawn Colvin, Mindy Smith, Jewel, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Dan Fogelberg, John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, The Judds, Dixie Chicks, Nickel Creek, Sarah McLachlan, Keith Urban, Jonatha Brooke, my Mom and Dad...
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Singing at the 500 Songs For Kids fundraiser in Atlanta:
Like the aroma of carrot soup to Bugs Bunny, you can't help but be lured into the room as Roxie Randle starts to sing. The first thing you notice is her strong, supple voice. Next, her guitar-playing which is modest but elegant. Then the music... Roxie makes it easy for her audience to connect with the song by writing what she feels. Her songs are honest and accessible, inviting listeners to make themselves at home in the living room of her own little world...
First and foremost influenced by the closest of mentors, her parents, Roxie's childhood was rich with musical inspiration. Her father, an accomplished musician, and her mother, an angelic vocalist, both encouraged an early love for music. That love often triggered Roxie's impromptu living-room concerts at home...
"I used to gather my relatives in the living room after family dinners and belt out country covers, a capella, while using a hairbrush or a rolled-up magazine as my microphone. Entertaining just came natural to me." She soon graduated to public performing, her first appearance being a church solo at age 8.
With songs by such artists as Patty Loveless, Trisha Yearwood, and Reba McEntire, Roxie cut her teeth at countless fairs, festivals, contests, and private events in Illinois and Indiana. Her performing experience is extensive and includes opening for Terri Clark, Mel Tillis, Ricochet, and 1950's group The Vogues ("5 O'clock World"), providing the National Anthem at the Pioneer City Rodeo (Palestine, IL), and performing in concert with Shania Twain, (an honor awarded to Roxie as a result of placing 1st in WTHI's Shania Twain "Sing-to-Win" Contest in Terre Haute, Indiana).
Having written songs, poetry and short stories as a young girl, Roxie delved further into songwriting during college, teaching herself how to play guitar and building up her catalog. Her style is a result of combining several influences from various styles of music. "It's some Trisha Yearwood, some Amy Grant, some Shawn Colvin - all at the same time," Roxie says.
Since relocating to Nashville, Roxie's love for music has only grown. She performs regularly in popular venues around Nashville including the famous Bluebird Café and has made quite a splash as a demo-singer as well. In 2008, she was given the title of "Top Female Demo-Singer" by DemoSinger.com, a popular online directory of singers.
Roxie has also manifested her love of music in the form of two independent albums. Her 2006 debut album, "Live at The French Quarter Cafe," is a raw, live recording of one of her full band performances in Nashville. Reviewers have said it is "perfectly paced and executed," "smart and refreshing," "one hit song after another." Roxie's newest release, a collection of acoustic demos called "Something Real," was released in September 2008 and embraces a more feminine, relaxed feel. Mark Bennett of the Tribune Star (Terre Haute, IN) describes it as "an easy listen, with hints of coffeehouse, country, folk and a ladies touch." Both CD's are available through CD Baby and iTunes.
hey is jona! mike and i are going to be in nashville july 5-10 for our honeymoon. we might stop by the basement where you are playing if we can find it! might see you this week. if we dont see you good luck
oooh, right.. your out of town gigs, right? i hope they go well!
call me when you get back in town and we'll set something up. i've still been in the process of finding supplemental jobs, so i hope something comes through quick... i'm running out of money. anyway, here's my number (352) 346.0639
LOL that's funny! Have a nice weekend. And you'll have to share the details of the "MASCARA TOUR" in September, that sounds interesting to say the least!
Oh my goodness! Our cats could pass for siblings or at least cousins :) Dexter is so precious and thank you for the sweet comments about my Tread kitty.
what a day! thank goodness it didn't thunderstorm in Brentwood! but it was really hot and we were working an outdoor gig today. we were supposed to be off by 6... i didn't even make it back to the office until 8pm! we started work at 8am. it was a long day.
get to do it all over again tomorrow!
brentwood is crazy! we pulled up to this house and we were like "whoa. that's a really nice house!" turns out... it was just the pool house. ha! it was larger than most average homes. ridiculous.
Hey Roxie -- Great sharing the stage with you tonight as well -- excellent job! And thanks for the props on my gadgets :). I'm horribly addicted to technology... I look forward to working with you again soon.
I wanted to say that I had a great time at the last Chicks With Picks show. It will be missed! I also, wanted to personally invite you to my upcoming show at the Bluebird. I have my third round there on Tuesday, June 9th. I will be "in the round" with Jara Johnson, Jenn Franklin, and Madeleine Slate. It would be great to see you there. Please let me know if you think you'll be coming. Thanks.
I hope all is well in your world lately. God bless.
