2008 SWEETWATER STATION w/ Meyers & Day JUST 1 KISS:
2007 HOUSE CONCERT- MAYBE I'M RIGHT (c) Guitartam Music
INFLUENCES:
My kid Brother who makes me want to be a better person and loves me no matter what I do,
Tommy Tedesco for taking in a skinny kid and getting her first studio jobs-also teaching me that it is not ok for people to tell me I am not good enough to get the next gig. I literally was able to have food on the table most nites because of your kindness, I know the angels are groovin to your music my friend.
Thoreau, Rumi, Poe~your words have brought me great comfort many many nites.
The Beatles-Paul, your the reason I picked up a guitar.
John & Yoko for teaching me to be gentle and leave a smile behind wherever I go; you are always in my heart.
Bowie, for showing me how to color vigorously outside the lines.
Bruce Springsteen, Born to Run is the seminal rock album, I still remember standing in my parents garage with my mouth hanging open the first time I heard Born to Run... Patti Smith, Indigo Girls, Patty Griffin, Bonnie Hayes, Shawn Colvin, Mary Chapin Carpenter your sonwriting & structure are amazing you challenge me to be a better songwriter.
Amy & Emily- You are both incredibly giving people, the world is simply a better place because your in it... You ARE the ripples in the water.
Bob Dylan, Neil Young, & Dixie Chicks- For speaking the truth without fear
Joni Mitchell, & Lindsey Buckingham for introducing me to open tunings, somedays I love you, and somedays I hate you..... ;-)
Stevie, you remain the poet of my heart.
ALBUMS THAT CHANGED ME:
Meet the Beatles
Hwy 61 revisited
Can you believe your ears (momma's and pappas)
Pet Sounds
Sgt Pepper
Low
Born to Run....(whew!)
Rumors
Heart
Horses
Court n Spark
More than This
Who's Next
Fox confessor brings the flood
In Utero
Sounds Like
The rock sensibilities of Fleetwood Mac and blended with the folk influence of early Neil Young.
Tamra Engle is a performing songwriter, musician and social entrepreneur. She is the founder of GuitarTam Music that offers business and promotional consultation for artists and bands to help them succeed in the evolving music and entertainment industries. She helps clients to develop strategic marketing and promotion plans, and offers performance coaching.
Blending 25 years of business development expertise in organizations of all sizes and sectors from start-ups to Fortune 15 organizations, Tamra is developing community programs to provide music education programs for school-aged children and a national program to end violence against women. Tamra is the Sr. Director of Marketing and Programs for NARIP(National Association of Record Industry Professionals). She is also an established performing singer-songwriter whose recent album was on the final round ballot for the 2008 Grammy's in the Best Contemporary Folk Album category.Tamra began her entertainment career as a studio musician In Los Angeles, has toured the country tirelessly and enjoyed placement of her songs on television and nationally aired commercials.
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www.tamraengle.com
Hey road trip girl! What's this being sick stuff? How was the southern road trip? I'm gunna need stories ya know. Have a fun week in your part of town. Music On!
Howdy Tamara! Long time, no speak....just popping in to say hello and hear what musical adventures you've been on as of late.....would you believe I just got laid off AGAIN??? I'm starting to wonder.......is it ME??!! At least I have the music w/ John or I'd be losing it.....check out our new pics at www.myspace.com/swampdonkiemusic hope all is well in CA!! =)
Hey Tamra! Got some new songs up! I'd love your feedback if you have a chance to listen. Moving to Texas next week, but I'll be back during the holidays so hopefully I can catch one of your shows then. Hope all is well!
Saturday Fun Time With Tamra in Vacaville! Woo Hoo back atcha! I had Judy on the radio today doing a commercial for the market with YOU as the entertainer this week. Bring it on girlfriend!
Thank you so much for honoring us with your precious friendship.... We hope that you are having a wonderful evening and that the adventures of your Life feel like a ride on the mystery train of Pure Joy.....Thanks again......
Hey Tamra Engle, it's a Monday up here and there is no rain. So our 3 days of events in the water are over. One happened the other two drowned. Blues Jam tonight... Party On!
Hey, I'm backing Martha Reeves this week! Martha and the Vandellas were one of the top girl groups of the early 60s and a major star for the early Motown label. Their hits included "Jimmy Mack",
<br /> "Heatwave", "Nowhere to run" and of course "Dancing in the Streets".
<br />I'll be playing bass for her this week Tuesday thru Sunday at the Rrazz Room - 222 Mason St at the Niko Hotel in SF.
<br />Nice way to spend a week!
HEY GIRL U ROCK !<br /><br />THANK U for the FRIENDSHIP~<br /><br />ROCK oN!<br />Cheers<br />Blake & Sher<br />KNOW BS<br />myspace.com/knowbsrocks<br />
Thought of you today, how are things? New job is AWESOME (www.meti.com) and am actually playing serious gigs and making money @ this music thing, can u dig it? =).....need a violin/fiddle player out there? Ha, Ha.....hugs to you!!!
Great Job last night Tamra! Folks are still talkin' about ya this morning!!! Appreciate you stopping by our event and adding to the fun. Catch ya soon...somewhere. Party On!
Looks like you needed a new comment here... so... 1. Don't eat the yellow snow 2. Don't spit into the wind 3. And the heck with them if they can't take a joke. Party On!
Hey Tamara!! How the hell are ya? It's been a while, so I wanted to pop in and say hello.....hope things are going well for you in '09. Give me a shout sometime....how's the music coming? I'm performing more and more myself (woo hoo!!), but still juggling w/ a corp job (ugh). Best wishes to you my mentor, my friend. Have a great week =)
