Perry's entire family is important to his career. He comments, "My brother, Frankie, played the drums and has always been a real inspiration for my dreams of success.
The demo came to the attention of music industry professional, Steven B Riley, who called Perry and moved him one step closer to fulfilling his dream. He drove to Nashville for a meeting with Steve who arranged for a demo session to
feel out the material and give him some Nashville experience.
The results were met with approval and Has lead to PERRY recording his first album called STILL TICKING and later he moved to Nashville were he has been playing several shows as well as opening for country stars like Aaron Tippin.It seems not that long ago that Perry was first playing guitar and drums at local Florida gigs. Now his mind is filled with the music and songs he has been composing and recording.
Perry’s original songs are drawn from either personal happenings in his own life or from his heartfelt viewing of what is happening in the lives of others. Perry now feels at home in his Nashville recording situations and while singing at local Nashville clubs and moving to Nashville at the age of 26. It's all second nature to him and he wants more of it. Perry has completed his first album and is now looking forward to recording his second. Making videos and performing dates all over the USA and other countries as well. He feels his musical life has taken off in a busy schedule of writing, , recording and travel.For Perry, its a long way from the dreams of a young eight year old boy in Florida who made his way from a yard sale with a second hand three dollar guitar to a million dollar dream. As he reflects back, he can see that first step started the journey and has taken him full circle. With his sights firmly
set on a career in music, he states that "it all started with the purchase of a small used guitar. My investment of three
dollars has proved to be the best investment I could have ever made.
In August of 2002 Charlie began playing music full time. He put together a duo with a good friend and was soon playing two or three nights a week with the duo and performing most weekends with his band. After a year the duo went separate ways and Charlie began his solo career. Again he was performing three nights a week solo and was doing weekend shows with his band, mostly local venues.
With the release of his self-titled debut CD in October of 2005, Charlie achieved the lifelong goal of recording his own songs and performing all the instrumental and vocal tracks. His original music runs a gambit of styles. Some songs are ballads, others are straight ahead rockers. Some are country and others are bluesy. These styles all reflect the music that Charlie grew up on.
Charlie is well known in central Ohio and has performed at many venues in and around Ohio and Nashville, Tennessee. He has opened up for such headliners as Tim Rushlow, Ronnie Keel, Charlie Wayne, Iron Horse, and local favorites, McGuffey Lane.
In May of 2006 Charlie was signed by CMG Records in Nashville to record his next CD and was also picked up as an artist for Unicorn Artist Management in Dallas, Texas. His signing with these two organizations will bring new and bigger opportunities in the coming year.
When not playing music Charlie enjoys hunting, fishing, target shooting and watching old movies. He lives in Grove City, Ohio with his wife Paula and two youngins' Christine and Will. He also has two grown children, Jenny and Jessica and one Grandson.
Charlie is able to fulfill your musical entertainment needs whether you need a solo entertainer or a full band. He is available on weeknights as well as weekends. If you need to hire musical entertainment, give Charlie a call. He’ll be thrilled to hear from you and you’ll be glad you did
Dennie Hall Jr. is a native of Grove City Ohio, a Columbus area suburb. He is one of 5 children. Dennies parents, Dennie Sr. and Shirley, raised Dennie with his 4 sisters on a farm in Grove City. His father owned a concrete and block business, of which Dennie began laying block and finishing concrete at the age of 13. While his father worked the family business, his mom stayed at home. She kept books for the business and also cooked, cleaned, sewed and kept up on the farm chores. They raised their own livestock and had a large garden, both of which were used to prepare their meals. Dennie was raised in a religious household. Dennie along with his mother and two of his sisters formed a gospel singing group called The Hall Family. They were very well known for their talent state-wide. Dennie has always had a passion for music and people. Growing up he was very involved in the youth group at church and when he was old enough became a youth group leader. He had quite a calling for leading others, kids always circled around him, and he enjoyed being a role model. After high school Dennie’s passion for helping others continued. While continuing to help his father with the family business, he also pursued becoming a Police Officer by attending the Ohio Police Officers Training Academy. Dennie began is Law Enforcement career part time for the Valleyview Police Department, a suburb of Columbus. Dennie currently is still volunteering his time with Mount Sterling Police Department. Dennie has also worked for the U.S. Marshals as a Contract Agent. Dennie’s debut Album “Sweet Addiction” is dedicated to his mother Shirley who passed away in June of 2005 of brain cancer. Dennie’s first single off the album “Different Just the Same” has been making a lot of noise on the Music Charts jumping over 50 spots in one week. Over the last two years Dennie has opened for Steve Azar, McGuffey Lane, Shannon Lawson, Juice Newton and Ronnie Milsap. Dennie also Headlined the Ohio Country Music Association Country Jam which raised money for underprivileged kids in Ohio. Dennie also sang for the NHL Columbus Blue Jackets Hockey Home Opener. For more information on Dennie’s background and to learn more about his childhood growing up on the farm you can join Dennie’s Official Fan Club on his website www.denniehall.com
After touring the country through the mid 80's with One Eye Records' CRASH PONY, the late 80's and 90's with the Jamie Moses Band, and studio recording in Los Angeles and New York City through the 90's, Michael Hund has returned to his roots and made his home In Buffalo, where he has been a constant source of entertainment for over twenty years. Michael, nicknamed "the Blonde Bombshell" by friends and fans, is one of the most versatile and well respected guitarists from Ny to La. In 1992, Michael was inducted to the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame ; an honor bestowed after having won the title of "Best Guitarist in Buffalo" for three consecutive years. He was the youngest inductee in the Hall's history. In 1995, Michael also won the title of "Most Outstanding Guitarist for the Artvoice Music Awards, 2004-5 People's Choice Music Awards for Best Guitarist.Over 35 Awards won. Michael has performed with people such as Gary Malabar of the Steve Miller Band/Studio Great and has recorded countless studio sessions with local and distant musicians sharing the stage with some of the best guitarist's in the industry(Danny Gatton R.I.P.,Pat Travers, Paul from Bad Company,Vinny Moore, Deirks Bently, DA DA ,Bobby Kimball from TOTO, Joe Bonamassa,etc...) Michael's face is familiar to the cover of Buffalo Backstage and Artvoice magazines; and recently graces the cover of his latest CD entitled "It's Only Me". This recording offers new textures for acoustic music and, in Michael's own words; the music "is uplifting and makes you feel young." Michael plays with ScreenDoor recording artist Greg Crowe from Nashville.When not on the road Michael plays at home with Award winning bands Black Widow and Lana Hund Band and still plays with Jamie Moses. Michael is endorsed by the Pickfactory.com and ONZO guitars were he does seminars for them around the country .Michael plays over 250 gigs a year he just loves playing. Michael is in the works recording a new cd for CMG RECORDS NASHVILLE with award winning vocalist Lana Marie and drummer Joe Suplicki to be out in the spring tour dates in Atlanta , California and Japan stay tuned for more NEWS..
Nashville Rash was born out of pure desperation to join others who are trying to preserve the kind of roots music that the majority of people would like to hear when they turn on their radio. The band members all met in Nashville, but Paul moved to Nashville from Davenport Iowa, Larry from Tulsa OK, Kenny from Morganton NC and Lee is a local cat from Watertown TN. Even though they have been around for years and Dale Watson wrote the song "Nashville Rash" a year before they formed the band, people still ask, "where did you come up with that name"? Well just listen to the song folks. Their show is made up of originals reminiscent of AM radio and covers that have a flavor coined by their followers as "rashness". They enjoy what they do and so will you. Come and check 'em out. Thanks, Bruce HarmonProfile edited with CricketSoda's
Born the son of a hardworking farming family in Plainview, Texas, Bobby Cargill has been influenced his entire life by the music he loves. Bobby picked up his older brother..s guitar at the age of 5 and began to pluck it and sing around the house. Realizing his natural abilities, his folks bought Bobby his own guitar when he was 7 and he never put it down. His parents loved country music and played it at home all the time. The whole family attended concerts in the area to experience live the magic of legends like The Wilburn Brothers, Conway Twitty, Merle Haggard and Charlie Pride. Bobby would be influenced by those artists and their music for years to come. The family moved to Weatherford, Texas when Bobby was 10 where he attended Millsap and Weatherford schools. He continued to play and sing for local functions and family gatherings. While in high school, Bobby could be seen playing for banquets, rodeo dances or just sitting on a tailgate down on South Main picking and singing with a group of his classmates. When he was 14, Bobby decided to attempt writing his own song. It was then that he discovered a new outlet for his creative energy. While writing music and lyrics, he also continued to perform. By the time he was a young man he had become quite an accomplished guitar player. He could pick up just about any current top 40 song just by listening to it. He continued to perform in various venues in the Fort Worth Stockyards, Dallas and surrounding areas. In 2000, after quite a few years of performing live, he decided to slow things down a bit to seriously focus on writing. By 2005, he had written the tunes and lyrics to more than enough songs to begin his first release CD project ..Ordinary Man... This may be the title of his CD, but this first effort is anything but ordinary. Bobby has his own distinct sound and a knack for creating something new and original with that very traditional sound. Bobby continues to write and perform because it..s what he loves. In his own words, "It's who I am...it's my passion"
the t-99 cafe. Blues and r/b have greatly influenced my life and will continue to do so. I love gospel music and traditional country. Motown has always been a favorite of mine; I guess you can see that I like all kinds of music. I have been very fortunate to play with some of my friends in bands and this will always be a big part of me. Playing in the American legion huts and traveling around with friends was so much fun. I guess if one memory stands out more than others it would be playing in the group "oxford weave" in high school. This was so much fun and life long friendships still remain. Writing music and lyrics has always been my passion from about 10 years old. I am very happy to be at this place in my life. For all that we do is nothing without our friends and I am so blessed to have people who still believed in magic? The magic that a 57 years old dreamer can still sing his songs and realize that dreams sometimes come true. special thanks to MOM Pulblishg Co. and to Steve Riley, both of who believed in Marty
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Pat Roden's musical roots were nurtured in her Murfreesboro Tennessee home. Her parent's back porch served as a gathering place where family and friends shared their talent and love of music. Pat's artistic ability was recognized early and Pat always had dreams of someday entertaining audiences across the U.S. and around the world with her talent. While growing up, she performed throughout Tennessee and adjoining states singing Gospel and Country Music in churches, summer camps, and participating in a regular scheduled summer radio program. She furthered her career by becoming involved in television commercials appearances on national television, having a small role in a movie, touring the United States entertaining at various events, and making time to do lead and background vocal work in the Nashville studios. Pat's vocal and entertainment ability is unique in the country music business. She appeals to urban, as well as rural audiences. She has performed or shared the stage with such acts as
"Learning from all genres of music I have settled in to writing from the heart and from memories of lower Arkansas” I have been so blessed to be a part of the rich heritage of the delta of Arkansas. Growing up in this hometown of McGhee, Arkansas has been very good to me. When I was young I was very fortunate to see some great bands come through here, like the "unique", the zombies, "Willie d and the wild Childs, eternity's children, black oak Arkansas and many more. This exposure to their music gave me a desire to be like they were and also to borrow from them their ideas. I was born in the Ozarks of Arkansas and moved to McGhee at the young age of three. I have always gone back to Ozarks and have enjoyed their beauty. My writing reflects both areas of heritage. I live about 15 miles as the crow flies from Clarksdale, ms. and sometimes I think people forget that the blues was also in this beautiful delta of lower Arkansas. Marty remembers going to hear Clarence carter, Tyrone Davis, little Milton, and more at Mary’s colonial club and
Bill Monroe, Little Jimmy Dickens, Jean Shepard, Justin Tubb, Tommy Overstreet, Tommy Cash, Dianne Sherrill, Linda Davis, Rob Crosby, Lynn Anderson, Alan Jackson, Clinton Gregory, Tracey Lawrence, Marty Haggard, and Aaron Tippin, and has performed as a guest of the Grand Ole Opry. In 1994, Pat advanced her career recording and releasing a new album overseas in the European market. Six of the songs on this album received immediate airplay. As word spread, DJ's from radio stations in other countries contacted her requesting the new album. They welcomed her on the European market where every song on this album eventually received major airplay. Pat recorded and released her second album not only in Europe, but in other countries such as Norway, Denmark, Sweden, France, Australia, and even Africa. Promoters desired after listening to her albums, to see a live performance. In the year of 2000, Pat performed her first overseas Scandinavia tour. After her performance on stage, Pat mingled with the audience and DJ's making life long friends and fans. Pat returned to the U.S. and, in 2001, received awards such as the ICMAG Female Artist Of The Year, European Female Vocalist Of The Year, Lone Star State Country Music Association Female Vocalist Of The Year, and VBNQ Radio Female Vocalist Of The Year. Pat recorded and released her third album and, consequently, returned for another tour in 2003. After taking some time off due to an automobile accident, She is working on another new album and is eager to get it released and perform a new show for her fans. Pat's has three shows booked in Norway for this summer 2008, and these dates are on hold at the moment to see if her agent can add two or three more festivals where she will once again perform, meet, and greet her friends and fans. She is excited to have another chance of welcoming new fans into her overseas circle of friends. She recently was in the studio where she recorded a duet with Norwegian artist Arly Karlsen. The is the third duet she has done with Arly. Now she is looking forward to touring and working some shows with Arly where they can perform the newly released duet together. Her popular appeal and artistic quality convinces audiences around the world that country music is here to stay and deserves at least equal billing in the merchandising halls of the entertainment industry. Pat's goal remains the same -- to be solely and professionally involved as an entertainer in the field of country music. She strives for her success with a combination of talent, hard work, and a sincere belief in grassroots values. She has respect for the audiences that fine in her music a voice that they want to hear over and over again. She is 90% country, 100% Pat Roden, and a true professional. Pat's OK Wildfire
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Lana started out in a basement band only doing originals but she wanted to play in front of a crowd.I started going out to see other bands and auditioned in a few but I wasn"t really happy with them.I was asked to fill in with Black Widow a few times and they asked me to stay permanently and that is how I ended up with Black Widow. I met Bobby doing sound at some of our shows and we talked alot about recording together and I had alot of lyrics unfinished so that put a fire under my butt to finish them and Cybill was born. The past 12 years I have received numerous awards for Best Rock Vocalist and for Best Rock Band in the BMA's and the People's Choice Awards. Four years ago Micheal Hund asked me to play in a duo with him and we started The Lana and Hund band. We have recorded numerous originals and have won numerous awards in both the BMA's and The People's Choice Awards. Recently I have been recording with CMG artist Micheal Hund for the Band Grafitti. Records are at Borders and Record Theatre.
Bands that I play out in now are: GRAFFITI,BLACK WIDOW , LANA AND HUND and The Jamie Moses Band,
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MICHAEL OWEN MILLER I was born Michael Owen Miller in a small, rural town in Collins, Mississippi to Michael and Katherine Miller. I was the oldest of three boys. Daddy always provided for us to the best of his ability. We never had a lot of material things but we had the most important thing, each other. Because of my mother, there was never a dull moment around our house. She always kept something going. Strong family values and music was a must to my mom! Mother passed away in the early 80's and every time I pick-up my guitar or start to write, I think of her because she was my inspiration and always will be. I wrote my first song when I was fourteen years old and realized through time that
God gave me a special gift not only to write music from my heart but the ability to sing and play it. My music career has blessed me to play on stages with stars such as Charlie Daniels, Willie Nelson, BTO, Billy Ray Cyrus and Lonestar. Thanks to good friends like Rick Johnson and Donnie Brown, I have been able to play my music in many states including Hawaii as well as Panama City, Panama. As I played with big names, I often wondered what it would be like to be them, and then I realized I am. The most important thing to me is to touch someones life with my music. When music is real, meaning that it comes from your heart, it does not matter if you are playing for two people around a campfire, 50,000 people in a concert hall, on your own front porch or half way around the world. What is important is that you give it your all, know that you did your best and you were able to share a part of yourself with them in a way they will never forget. While continuing to play music, I am also a licensed general contractor. God has blessed me not only to build houses but also to be creative enough to draw custom design house plans. I enjoy working with people, helping to build their first home or expand their existing dwelling, but music is and always will be my first passion. Nothing makes me happier than when I pick up my guitar and share a part of myself with others and see them relate to it with a smile, if only for a short time. I have tried a long time to make it in the music business; I have come to understand what old songs like, "Old Violin" by Johnny Paycheck means. Through the course of life with my music, I know that God has a reason for blessing me to have the ability to write and sing. Through God's help and good friends, I will travel my path and continue wherever it leads. I want to share my life's experiences through music every day and every time an opportunity presents itself to share a part of me until the day I die! Guitar MySpace Layouts - Acoustic Guitar MySpace Layouts
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"Golda My Angel” was written for my wife, Golda. I was run over by an 18-wheeler while helping a lady that hit my truck. I died twice on the way to the hospital. When my wife got there, they let her in to see me. The beeps on my monitor started going off and my vital signs started dropping. She stood by my side and layed her hand on me.Within seconds, I started to level out. I figured she was my angel, so a friend and I wrote this song for her.
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Charlie was born into a family of talented musicians and vocalists, where most Sundays featured gatherings around an old upright piano. Guitars were as common in his home as houseplants are in most. It was not long before his vocal talents were recognized at County Fairs and Festivals. Sings songs of the legends of Country Music like Ray Price and Conway Twitty. During his school years he was recognized by his music teachers and asked to join Honors Chorus from his Sixth grade year threw High School. Singing at school dances and sometimes just for fun. In Nineteen Eighty Charlie joined the United States Marines and completed a four-year tour. During this time Charlie entertained his fellow Marines, singing in the enlisted mans clubs and during special events. Charlie was given an Honorable Discharge with the rank of Corporal in Nineteen Eighty Four. Then in Two-Thousand Charlie began a new quest to make a mark for himself in Music. After performing in Nashville Tennessee he was selected by Showtime to record a four-song demo. One song from the demo was placed on a Compilation CD and sent over seas. This song “Hell on Wheels” did very well in Europe and was in the Top Five according to the European Country Music Association. This placed Charlie as the Sixth Top Ranked Artist in the Independent Market in May of Two-Thousand Four. Charlie has been recognized by the Tennessee Country Music Alliance as their Golden Elite Male Vocalist of the Year, Male World Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year for “Going Home”, Video of the Year and Patriotic Song of the Year. He is the Texas River Male Vocalist of the Year and Airplay Internationals Pioneer New Artist and Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. Now Charlie is working on securing a Record Deal and hitting the United States Music Market.
Charlie Helmick
