Who is Sista Monica Parker?
Sista Monica Parker is an
award winning soul, blues and gospel singer, songwriter, speaker,
recording artist and producer. She is known as the "blues lioness" at
major festivals internationally. She is a force of nature with a deep,
rich contralto vocal range, dynamic and show stopping stage
performances. She connects with her audiences and pulls them in to her
emotional space.
Now residing on the west coast, Monica was born in Gary, Indiana. Her musical influences growing up in the mid west between Chicago and Detroit
were artists such as Mavis Staples, Sam Cooke, Aretha, James Brown and
Buddy Guy. At the age of seven (7), she -like so many others, started
her singing career in the Baptist and COGIC Churches. She became steeped
in the rich tradition of traditional and contemporary gospel, blues and
soul music. Sista Monica Parker leads a 6 piece veteran band and has
produced eight 8 CDs to date. They have traveled and toured Italy, Mexico, Canada, Spain, Holland, France, and all parts of the United States.
About "Living in the Danger Zone" CD...
Singer/songwriter of
contemporary blues, soul, R&B and gospel Sista Monica Parker -
writes, sings, and releases her highly anticipated CD "Living in the
Danger Zone" on Indie record label Mo Muscle Records October 18th 2011.
An award-winning
recording artist, Sista Monica carries the baton for the great blues
women such as Etta James, Koko Taylor, Katie Webster and Ruth Brown. She
sings, croons, shouts, and belts with power, sass and sultry phrasing
on this CD. The Sista Monica Band consists of Danny "B" Beconcini -
piano and Hammond
B3, Don Caruth - guitar, Leon Joyce Jr. - drums, Artis Joyce "AJ' -
bass, and Danny Sandoval - tenor saxophone. Sista Monica produces
deep-pocket grooves that will have listeners clapping their hands,
singing along, and dancing in their seats and on their feet. This is a
DJ's delight. "Living in the Danger Zone" offers the very best in female
contemporary blues, soul and R&B. Songs like "Fierce Force of
Nature" a high energy rockin' blues beat that describes her
show-stopping nature to connect with audiences. This CD has a variety of
songs with fun and heartfelt lyrics, an awesome band, backing a dynamic
singer in Sista Monica Parker. "Living in the Danger Zone" is a must
for music lovers of all ages.
Who is GG Amos...
Guitarist / Vocalist GG Amos is an artist in the West Coast Blues tradition; having been raised in the California capitol of Sacramento.
Now based in San Francisco, she's honed her craft as a songwriter and
entertainer utilizing the r&b, jazz, funk and latin elements that
make west coast blues what it is.
For
the past 26 years she's earned a reputation as a riveting performer
with a distinctive, expressive style, emphasizing soulful communication
with her audience.
In March and April GG toured Poland, playing to packed houses in theaters and clubs all over the country. More European tours are planned.
Her most recent single "West Coast", co-written with longtime musical partner Taki Komori,
is a simmering tribute to the late Johnny Heartsman and the west coast
blues. It is available on CD Baby, iTunes and other outlets.
In 1997, GG released her debut CD "Gotts Ta Go".
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