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.
Influences
All Blues-based American musicians: Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Chaka Khan, Esther Phillips, BB King, Buddy Guy, Gary Moore, Johnny Lang, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Wilson Pickett, Bonnie Raitt
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.
Duh! hey, just bash me over the head with a hammer... of course, TSAI is where we've met... sorry i couldn't make your gig last nite... had other plans, but will get there... keep me posted... like you've been doin'... hugs, Renee
Thank you very much for letting me join your circle of friends. I hope to see you out on the road real soon. Keep the blues alive and keep on keeping the faith! Peace and Love! Shirley King, Daughter of The Blues
I just went to a Janis Joplin seance - she said if I had any questions about '' Da Blues '' to talk to Terri Brinegar . I told her ''I'm not worthy . '' What's up Terr - hope things are going well . Just stopped by to say hi . Andy
Hey Miss T.! HAVE FUN TONITE! WISH WE COULD BE THERE TO HELP YOU CELEBRATE!!!! WE MISS YOU!!! TONS OF LOVE! YOUR, "SOME LIKE IT HOTTTT" SOUL SISTAS FO' LIFE!!!!! OXOXOXOXO
Ok... tonight's the night... make sure you got them nickers pulled up tight (and make sure they're fresh & clean!), shave your legs (just in case they don't STAY pulled up...), and make sure you know where the exit is, just in case... well, we won't talk about that right now!!! ;-) hope you have a blast tonight. wish i could be there... Jimmy.
OOOPS Your CD RELEASE PARTY IS ON SUNDAY!!!! (I'm trying to get backstage to the HOB SLY STONE SHOW here in LA Sat. nite) ANYWAY! BLOW THE ROOF OFF THE JOINT!!! MISS YA!!!! ooxoxoxo F.
Just Wanted to send out some early LOVE to my Texas Soul Sista! Wish SOOOOO BAD I COULD BE THERE SAT. NITE! GO AHEAD AND KICK SOME SERIOUS ASS! LIKE A GOOD TEXAN SHOULD! I KNOW YOU WILL!!!!! TONS OF LOVE, Fran
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