Shelly Quarmby - originally born in South Africa, grew up in Stafffordshire, England and is now spending her days in the city of Toronto, ON, Canada. Shelly is a superb talent; she trained in both classical and contemporary music. She is developing her style of music is and each new song finds strength from the previous. Shelly has never relied solely on her influences to create her own material but believes it slowly seeps in to her subconscious to generate material. Her songs consist of melodic ballads with clear piano driven hooks and biographical lyrics. Feeling the basis and very core of a song is whats important to her, the music should be able to be broken down and stand alone even with a simple piano accompaniment.
Shelly’s ultimate idol, “vocally” she says, is Linda Ronstadt. “She has an incredibly powerful voice, with crystal-like clarity, yet such a rich tone at the same time.” Along with Linda Ronstadt, from an early age she remembers listening to her parents’ music, anything from Aaron Neville, Fairground Attraction and Terence Trent D’Arby to Bob Seger and old country music greats like Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton! Still a great fan of country music, Shelly loves the music of artists such as Trisha Yearwood, the Dixie Chicks, Alison Moorer, Emmylou Harris and Shania Twain. Shelly draws types of influence from different artists vocally from Linda Ronstadt, Bette Midler, Vonda Shepard and Trisha Yearwood. Through her writing she is inspired by Jimmy Webb, Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Beth Nielsen-Chapman. Although a fan of many types of music if Shelly had to pick someone to aspire to she would probably go in the direction of the female singer-songwriter. Amongst her favourites are Chantal Kreviazuk, Paula Cole and of course the “outstanding talent” of Sarah Mclachlan.
Shelly now works as a freelance singer with various bands, sessions and in shows. As a session singer Shelly works for a wide range of companies and recorded various styles of music, visit www.shellyquarmby.com for full bio.
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I'm in my final year at school now, and I've just done my Solo Musical Performance in the last show. I sang "No One But You" from "We Will Rock You" -- I loved every moment of it! :)
After you left, I stopped having singing lessons at school, and I got a singing scholarship, to get all my tutoring and examinations for free. A lady called Maxine Garner teaches me, and I've got my Grade 3 Musical Theatre Exam coming up... Tuesday 2nd December! The lessons with Maxine are stopping after Christmas, due to her being pregnant.
After Christmas, I'm going to go back to Lynne McGregor for my singing lessons - the music teacher from school... you remember?
I've started doing my applications for college, and even though I'm not sure where I'll end up at the moment, there is one thing that I know for definate -- I am carrying on with Performing Arts :)
I'm currently with an amateur operatic society, "The Porthill Players", and we've got a Christmas show on the 21st December called "Santa Clause is coming to town" -- I'm the first day of Christmas!!
How are you anyway? I bet you're having a fantastic time in Toronto - what are you doing with yourself?
Hey, Thanks for the add. I am a lead guit/singer always looking to play out with talented artists. If you ever need, give a shout. I also own a full Pro-Tools studio here in Nashville. Thanks, John P
Shelly Quarmby is nominated to the Cultural Mall Best Music by Market List June 2008. Each month the List is updated and number one will be announced Jan. 2009. The Cultural Mall Best Music by Market List includes: Sting, Maxi Priest, W.i.l.l.i.a.M., Amy Weinhouse, No Circus, Profit Benjamin, Elephant Man, Solomon, Paper Boyz and other great independent musicians in their genres and markets worldwide. www. culturalmall. com (Cultural Mall Staff)
Thanks for allowing me to take up a little space here at your place. I love the music and keep up the writing. You gave a great voice and the passion shows through
thanks i saw you 2 :) you look good on t.v look better in person ;) thanks i hope my album gose good to good luck with your music and dont be a stranger
Hey Shelly- Great to meet you too. You are fantastic. If you would like to come and play our Taurus nights, let me know. I am doing November which will be our last show of year. Hugs Risa xo James, Justin and Sarah will be doing nights. xoxo Be great to see you again and do a proper gig. Go to www.myspace.com/taurusbar and be a friend, that is our Manchester venue.
Hi chuck! How ya doing? Hope you got home ok on Monday, lovely to meet you, fantastic singing hon! See you down the Queens Arms for a gig soon! Take it easy, luv jaynee x
Hey!! My debut album is now on iTunes!! I am so so excited! I will start touring in 2008 .I Hope to see you at a show! Thank you so so much for the support! I hope to hear from you!! please do keep In Touch Love Sara
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