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Sista Monica
R&B / Blues / Gospel

Blues Lioness Sista Monica



SANTA CRUZ, California
United States

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Last Login:  12/9/2009
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Member Since4/13/2006
Band Websitewww.sistamonica.com
Band MembersDanny Beconcini - Piano, Hammond B3 and Musical Director Donnie Caruth - guitar David Tucker - drums Chris Akin - bass Gary Regina - Tenor sax Tamala Brown - background vocialist
Influences Sista Monica sings her blues at Moes Alley Sat., February 28, 2009 "I Don't Want To Hurt You Baby" with Don Caruth on guitar, Gary Regina on tenor sax, Danny B., on piano and organ, David Tucker on drums, Chris Aikin on Bass and Mighty Mike Schermer on rhythm guitar. more music on myspace.
Sounds LikeEtta James, Roberta Flack, Mavis Staples, Ruth Brown, Irma Thomas and Koko Taylor.
Record LabelMo Muscle Records & Ent.
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 4 2009 8:00P
Rancho Nicasio Nicasio, California
Jan 9 2010 8:00P
Don Qxioties Felton, California
Jan 30 2010 8:00P
Po’ Boyz Bar & Grill Folsom, California
Mar 19 2010 8:00P
Villa Montalvo Carriage House Sunnyvale, California
May 8 2010 5:00P
Metro Fountain Blues Festival San Jose, California
May 25 2010 8:00P
Lionel Hampton Jazz Club Paris
May 26 2010 8:00P
Lionel Hampton Jazz Club Paris
May 27 2010 8:00P
Lionel Hampton Jazz club Paris
May 28 2010 8:00P
Lionel Hampton Paris
May 29 2010 8:00P
Lionel Hampton Jazz Club Paris
Jun 6 2010 8:00A
Abbott Center University of Virginia NORTH SAN JUAN, Virginia

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   About Sista Monica

Monica Parker affectionately known on the international festival and concert scene is affectionately known as Sista Monica. Her newest 2008 CD release “Sweet Inspirations” is a compilation of heartfelt originals, and some of her favorite popular soul, gospel and inspirational songs of hope, faith and spirit for our times. Sista Monica is an award winning singer that started singing as a young girl in the church choir in the Midwest between Chicago, Illinois, Gary, Indiana (her home town) and Detroit, Michigan. In 1992, she re-discovered her voice and became a professional singer, songwriter and recording artist. She was discovered by the Monterey Bay Blues Festival in 1993. Mac McDonald writer for the Monterey Herald wrote “She has the vocal power of Etta James, the Sass of Koko Taylor, the gospel roots of Mavis, and the fun-loving spirit of Katie Webster and Ruth Brown.” To date, Sista Monica has produced 8 full length CD recordings. They include Sweet Inspirations - 2008, Can’t Keep A Good Woman Down – 2005, Love, Soul & Spirit – 2004, Live In Europe – 2001, Gimmie That Old Time Religion – 2001, People Love the Blues – 2000, SISTA MONICA – 1997 and Get Out My Way – 1995. They can be heard and purchased on www.cdbaby.com and www.itunes.com . Sista and her 8 piece band have toured and performed around the world to Spain, Italy, The Netherlands, Mexico, Turkey, Canada, France and all parts of the United States. She is the general manager of an Indie Record Label - Mo Muscle Records in Santa Cruz, CA. She has shared stages and billings with legends such as Gladys Knight, Al Green, Dr. John, The Neville Brothers, The Temptations, Koko Taylor, Betty Wright, Buddy Guy, BB King, Etta James and Mavis Staples to name a few. She sang at the 2000 Democratic National Convention for Al Gore and Bill Clinton. This year she went to the historic 2008 Democratic National Convention to hear and experience the acceptance speech of Presidential Nominee Senator Barack Obama. She endorses and support Barack Obama for President of the United States. Sista Monica is the recipient of the “Artist of the Year Award” of the prestigious Monterey Bay Blues Festival, “The Silicon Valley Most Creative Women Artist Award”, The Gale Rich Award” Nominations for the Best Blues Female Performer in the UK and the W.C. Handy “Best Soul Blues Female Artist of the Year” nomination for the years 2008, 2007, and 1998. For more information, go to www.sistamonica.com. For bookings call 831-425-3192.

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HARDROCKBUNTER

Brian Clark



Dec 16 2009 8:25 PM

Happy Holidays! B.
Kim

Kim



Nov 25 2009 9:00 PM


Have a wonderful Thanksgiving day!
~kim
Blues Joe X

Blues Joe X



Nov 6 2009 11:31 AM

Hi,
thanks for the add . Nice to meet you.
Have a great time.
Love and happiness.
Stay free!!!
LIVE AT THE ROTHERHITHE FESTIVAL 2009, LONDON


Noel

Noel



Oct 15 2009 3:28 PM

Start a positive day! Havin' some Jo ready to go.
Livin´ the Blues

Livin´ the Blues



Oct 14 2009 6:11 PM

Great stuff, sounds good! all the best, peace.
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Oct 11 2009 10:32 PM

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tonyleeking

tonyleeking



Sep 25 2009 10:54 AM

YES SISTER YOU'VE GOT SOUL




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Ms Marci

Ms Marci Chevian-Hooper
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Sep 12 2009 11:52 PM

Hey Sista, You just keep them blues cookin'! If you're looking for some blues with a woman's touch, check out some of the original stuff I have on my website, msmarciblues.com Hope you enjoy your visit.
Sincerely in The Blues,
Ms Marci




Neal

Neal Barbieri



Aug 10 2009 5:50 AM

Ciao,Sista   
Thank you for the add and the friendship.    
you are very good, I like your stupendous music a lot, and stupendous voice.
compliments  ..really.  you are one of my prefeitis,
I feel great admiration for you, 
talk to you soon, and all of my best wishes to always listen to your good music.
all the best.. from italy..and good week
neal
PS. you come to publish your link and your new album CD, link in my comments in myspace, thousand of people, can see.
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Aug 10 2009 1:46 AM

thanx 4 the add!
b sure 2 buy RedaKule cLoThInG!
www.zazzle.com/redakule
HARDROCKBUNTER

Brian Clark



Jul 31 2009 5:16 AM

Many thanks for the add! Very best wishes, B.
tonyleeking

tonyleeking



Jul 25 2009 9:50 AM

DEAR FRIENDS HELP ME TO BUST MY FANS ON REVERBNATION...WE'LL RETURN THE FAVOR !!! tHANKS


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Skip-N-deb Dewley



Jul 13 2009 12:52 AM

What a wonder show last night at The kalamazoo Blues Fest! Thank-you for sharing your music with Michigan. We love the CD!
PATJE BLUES

PATJE BLUES



Jun 27 2009 12:02 PM

RARITY OF BEAUTY

RARITY OF BEAUTY



Jun 21 2009 8:48 PM

Thanks for the add....
Stop by anytime...
Check out my poetry blog and leave comment..
LT and The Blues Express

LT and The Blues Express



May 21 2009 11:02 AM

THANK YOU FOR ADDING OUR BLUES BAND FROM LUTHER T...
MISNALA

MISNALA



May 14 2009 3:56 PM

DIRTY LORENZ

DIRTY LORENZ



May 14 2009 6:35 AM

Hi Sista Monica!!!
Thanks a lot for addin' me.
All the best from Verona - Italy.
See you soon...kind regards...

your friend,
DIRTY LORENZ

♥ GIZZY'S HOUSE O' BLUES ♥

Gizzy House O blues



May 6 2009 6:08 PM


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Maria Daines

Maria Daines



Apr 29 2009 8:51 PM

WOW I love your voice, great music, you sizzle!!!


All the best from UK :)


Maria xx
Kim

Kim



Apr 11 2009 6:33 PM

sergio schiano

sergio schiano
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Apr 8 2009 7:50 PM

Ciao Sista,

thx for the add..... I love your voice !

cheers from Naples

Sergio
Becky's Bluesin' Again

Becky's  Bluesin' Again



Apr 4 2009 11:46 PM

nice tunes on player..
like your rendition of Soulshine very much..
all the songs sounding great!
hope to see you again in future!

thanx for addin' me
God Bless

Becky
Virginia,USA

'Relections On The Water'
KAREN

KAREN



Apr 4 2009 8:51 PM

Wow i see you have more songs up WHOO HOO thankyou i LOVE to listen to you, HUGS have a GREAT weekend.
:)
MISNALA

MISNALA



Apr 3 2009 3:40 PM

a lil laugh 4 ya

Body:
Shirley & Marcy


A mom was concerned about her kindergarten son walking to school.

He didn't
want his mother to walk with him.

She wanted to give him the feeling that he
had some independence but yet know that he was safe.



So she had an idea of how to handle it.

She asked a neighbor if she would
please follow him to school in the mornings, staying at a distance, so he
probably wouldn't notice her.



She said that since she was up early with her toddler anyway, it would be a
good way for them to get some exercise as well, so she agreed.



The next school day, the neighbor and her little girl set out following
behind Timmy as he walked to school with another neighbor girl he knew.

She
did this for the whole week.



As the two walked and chatted, kicking stones and twigs, Timmy's
little friend noticed the same lady was following them as she seemed to
do every day all week.

Finally she said to Timmy, 'Have you noticed that
lady
following us to school all week?

Do you know her?'
Timmy nonchalantly replied,
'Yeah, I know who she is.

'
The little girl said, 'Well, who is she?'
'That's just Shirley Goodnest,' Timmy replied, 'and her
daughter Marcy.

'

'Shirley Goodnest? Who the heck is she and why is she following us? '

'Well,' Timmy explained, 'every night my Mom makes me say the
23rd Psalm with
my prayers, 'cuz she worries about me so much.


And in the Psalm, it says, 'Shirley Goodnest and Marcy shall follow
me all the days of my life', so I guess I'll just have to get used to
it!'

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you,
and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift His countenance upon you,and give you
peace.



May Shirley Goodnest and Marcy be with you today and always.



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