Every artist or musician I have ever heard, the ones from the past and from today. All genres of music have found a place in my life, from broadway to jazz, blues, soul, country, swing, bebop, hip hop, rap, heavy metal, rhythm & blues, rock, alternative, classical, gaelic, world music and gospel. You name it, I have listened to it and been influenced by it. I have been influenced by performers through various mediums, either onstage, on TV, the internet or in life.
Music trickles down into our consciousness and we each receive the message a little differently. We are the connection that makes music ever changing, an evolution of what has been before and what will come tomorrow. My songs are not only a reflection of my own experiences, but the experiences of others, those I have met and those who have effected me in some way.
Emotions like love, passion, pain, anger, reflection and soul-searching. Simple things in life, watching a child play, a man or woman following a dream, the reality of growing older, heartache, death of a loved one, reading the news, natural disasters, injustice, walking in nature, laughing, a mother, a father, a child, or old person youth, rebellion, being silly or serious. Just everyday living influences me.
There are so many artists who have influenced me. Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughn, Liza Minelli, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Celine Dion, Tina Turner, Lydia Pense, Ann Lennox, Heart, Jane Oliver, Bonnie Raitt, Patsy Cline, Phoebe Snow, Carole King, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Pam Tillis, Shania Twain, Maria Callas, Sting, Van Halen, Phil Collins, Sammie Hagar, Tim McGraw, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick, Jr. Laura Nyro, Carmen Mc Crae, Lena Horne, Bobby Darin, Trisha Yearwood, Tammy Wynette, Kate Bush, Patrice Rushen, Brenda Russell, The Motels, Melissa Manchester
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ABOUT SANDY:
A well-known and highly acclaimed performer on the local entertainment scene in
her beloved hometown of Las Vegas, Sandy Kastel has spent an exhilarating lifetime
singing, both literally and figuratively, the praises of the city and its incredible
legacy of music. Now, with the upcoming release of her debut album on Silk &
Satin Records, the former Miss Nevada..becomes
a true cultural ambassador for the city, bringing this magic to the rest of the
world for the very first time.
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SANDY ON THE RADIO!
Sandy Kastel's songs "Beyond The Sea," "Come Back To Me," "Fever," "Luck Be A Lady," "Over The Rainbow," and more are being played at radio stations accross the country including:
WUCF-FM
KSDS-FM
WWUH-FM
WUCF-FM
WTEB-FM
WKNS-FM
WUFT-FM
WCLK-FM
WBZC-FM
WLNZ-FM
KMHD-FM
WUSR-FM
LATEST REVIEWS Kyle O'Brien, Jazzscene A tight big band blasting away, and when Kastel’s brassy, voice came in, it was .. and had a personality. Smart big band arrangements. Kastel will probably be a hit in Vegas showrooms.
Rob Lester, Sound Advice Las Vegas-based entertainer Sandy Kastel has come up with an album inspired by entertainers who have performed in the showrooms there. But don't assume this is all razzle dazzle super-charged, overly busy arrangements or some kind of cheese factory. The album opens promisingly with Sandy sailing through a splashy big band bustling "Come Back to Me" from On a Clear Day You Can See Forever. Sandy has a flexible and easy-on-the-ears voice. Cozy, well-phrased takes on "Misty" and "My Funny Valentine" are the highlights on the serious side.
Justin Scro, Cashbox Magazine Sandy is without a doubt a great performer and on stage is on par with the best that Las Vegas has to offer. This CD is her tribute to the glorious entertainers who have defined the legend of her hometown. Her soft kitten like voice purrs to the tunes in a similar style to the late Marilyn Monroe, but she can crank up the torch power and belt it out like the power house singers of that bygone era when all of these songs were great. For all of you that are smitten with the great standards of many decades ago you will not be dissatisfied with this fifteen track CD. The big band sounds to the quiet piano bars with the girl lounging on the top of the full sized grand piano and a sax are all right here. You might even feel like you have stumbled into a little out of the way bar somewhere off the strip and somehow were transported back in time.
Edward Blanco, Ejazz News Full Review...Click Here Possessing soothing sultry vocals, Kastel leads the orchestra on more musical explorations with a Frank Sinatra medley featuring bits of “All of Me,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” and “Just One of Those Things.” Sinatra would be proud of Tom Howard’s arrangement of “Strangers In The Night,” quite beautiful! The lady and the band provide a rousing rendition of Bobby Darin’s “Beyond The Sea,” complete with the assistance of seven background singers. Kastel belts out the familiar Wayne Newton standard “Danke Schoen,” with nice orchestrations from the band.
Bruce Von Stiers, BVS Reviews Full Review...Click Here If you like the music of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Judy Garland and other classic crooners then you are sure to love this album. Sandy Kastel is a wonderfully talented vocalist whose style is definitely rooted in the past.
Mite, The Chicken Fish Speaks Sandy Kastel offers up an album of standards which are a tribute to the music of old world Las Vegas. With her wonderful voice she belts out such tunes as "Fever", "Viva Las Vegas", "Luck Be a Lady" and many more. If you are the type of person who enjoys musical soundtracks as well as the classic standards in the vein of Frank Sinatra, then this release which seems to combine the two is perfect for you.
SANDY SUPPORTS CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK:
A former Miss Nevada and Miss America talent award winner, Kastel has been working
closely with this alliance of premier hospitals for children as Children's Miracle
Network has been aligned with the long standing Miss America Pageant for 18 years
and gave the children sampler CD's of her upcoming album This Time Around. Children's
Miracle Network
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Sorry, I have'nt commented sooner, but I have been very, very busy. My guitar now has dust on it "again". I did have a blast at Nascar. I had three guys, one a song writer for Glen Campbell, in my RV, and we were jammin' away. It sounded so cool with three acoustic guitars just strummin', or at times, really hamering. I wish I would have recorded it, but was'nt thinking at the time, just enjoying the "Simple Life". You sound really busy with your recording and functions, and I am very proud of you. Someday we'll sit down and talk. Later. " Live, Laugh, and Love".
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Help us raise money for the "Rose of Love Tribute" and celebrate Sharon Paquette's Birthday at RESODENCE (local sound) at the HARD ROCK CAFE Las Vegas! Thursday April 30th 7pm-midnight!! http://www.resodence.com
Las Vegas Local Original Music and our troops need your support more than ever!!!
RESODENCE (local sound) is celebrating Sharon Paquette's Birthday and raising money for the Rose of Love Tribute at the HARD ROCK CAFE in Las Vegas Thursday night April 30th from 7:00pm-midnight.
Featuring: Lady Reiko and the Sin City Prophets, Shy Tree, Jameson, Dreadvox, Sharon Paquette and hosted by Sharon Paquette
"Rose of Love Tribute" is a national campaign and membership drive to honor U.S. service members and veterans while rekindling the spirit of patriotism across our great nation. www.roseoflovetribute.com
Las Vegas Local Original Music and our troops need your support more than ever!!!
You can also catch this event live on the Internet at www.resodence.com 7:00pm PST
4475 Paradise Road near the Hard Rock Hotel. All ages Welcome. $10 suggested donation
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