Terri's CD "99 Miles" from Terri and The T-Bones was released in 2000. It is for sale here!
Her music is authentic American, utilizing the roots of Blues and Jazz in her songwriting. Her melodies are strong and memorable, showing her versatility as both singer and songwriter. Terri captures audiences with her combination of Blues and Jazz, in an Adult Contemporary format, with a hint of Pop. She loves mixing genres and believes music should never be predictable, and that the melodies should carry the song. She writes lyrics with soul and passion, describing her triumphs and heart-aches, with personal honesty and truth.
She has been described as "a girl with pipes to die for", (Jon Pepper, Southland Blues, June 1998).
After nearly twenty years in the Los Angeles Blues-scene, Terri gained strength and confidence as a stage performer. In 2000, her band Terri and The T-Bones released "99 Miles", Terri's first CD.
The CD received critical acclaim and international airplay.
Terri also hosts a showcase each month called The Juke Joint featuring R&B, Soul, Gospel, Blues, and Jazz songwriters and artists. Each show features full-bands performing all-original material.
Influences
All R&B-based American musicians: Stevie Wonder, Michael McDonald, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Chaka Khan, Anita Baker, Luther Vandross, Lionel Richie,
Diane Warren, Esther Phillips, BB King, Buddy Guy, Gary Moore, Johnny Lang, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Wilson Pickett, Bonnie Raitt.
Former Bands
Terri sings an original tune with former band "Some Like It Hot" - an All-Female R&B Revue in Los Angeles, CA
Terri sings Aretha Franklin's song "Rock Steady" with the R&B band "Some Like It Hot"
Here's Terri back in her Blues-days in Los Angeles. Her style has changed from back then, but it shows her roots! This is the Blowin' Smoke Rhythm & Blues Revue back in 1996.
And here's Terri with her band Terri & The T-Bones performing an original Blues tune in Hollywood, CA, in 1999.
Sounds Like
Anita Baker, groovin' R&B/Jazz with great melodies
Terri has been surrounded by music from a very young age - her parents were Bluegrass musicians. At the age of 9, Terri began violin lessons with the idea that she’d play fiddle in the family band. However, her classical training lead her in a different direction. She chose upon classical voice as her major study at North Texas State University, with a full academic scholarship. She was the winner of many state-wide competitions and graduated with honors. New York City was her next venture when she was accepted into the famed Juilliard School of Music. Terri soon realized though that she did not want a professional career as an opera singer. So she moved to Los Angeles where she was exposed to many other thriving genres of music, namely Rock & Roll, Blues, R&B, and Soul. It was here she joined her first band and started writing music. She sang in many Blues and R&B bands and even performed at the Monterey Bay Blues Festival, the Catalina Blues Festival, House of Blues, BB King’s Blues Club, and countless concert venues. In January of 2006, she moved to Nashville to begin her next journey, focusing on songwriting and of course, singing.
Terri's Band in Nashville, TN
Terri sings with her band in Nashville at The Rutledge, April 13, 2009
Hey, glad to have you as a friend. I'm remember meeting you at writer's nights in Nashville, when I first got here. I always loved your voice. Awesome. Hope to see you around soon. Peace
First off, how are you doing today? I hope all is wonderful with you. I wanted to write a quick note and thank you so much for the add. You are much too kind! :)
I am busy writing for my new EP which should begin production in the next couple of months, so be on the lookout for that very soon.
Thanks so much for your support and please spread the word to all of your friends. Take care and stay in touch!
Awesome Site ... Wishing you the best ... Thanks for the add !!!
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6
Please take a look at the eCard below and check out the lineup of great musicians who will be performing with me on June 16th at the Iridium. I am very excited!
