Connie Rae

Webpage: http://www.connieraemusic.com
Location: Coto de Caza, Cal, USA
Descr i ption: One of the last CD's to come out of Cherokee Studios, this a rare gem! Traditionally R&B, Connie Rae also brings funk, gospel, and pop. With a voice that ranges from soothing and sultry to a powerhouse of emotion, this CD will touch your soul!
Biography: Connie Rae's album "Sister Garden" was recorded at the LA famed Cherokee Studios. It was produced and engineered by long time owners The Robb Brothers who brought in guitarist Elliot Easton of The Cars, Mike Thompson of The Eagles on keyboard and piano, Oscar Seaton with George Benson on drums, Joe Robb on sax and Bruce Robb on B3 Organ of Cherokee Studios and of The Robbs. The Waters Sisters who have graced hundreds of albums from Willy Nelson to The Rolling Stones sing back up vocals, while Bucket Baker percussionist for Macy Gray and Andre' Carter of The Counting Crows on trumpet round out this all star cast of musicians. Mastered at Capitol Records by Ron McMaster, her album has a pure, authentic and rare quality that is hard to find these days in the wake of digital music."Sister Garden" is ready for airplay on any station and is sure to touch your heart and soul! With 21 local, national and International Music Award nominations, 5 resulting in wins, her music has been recognized in catagories ranging from Best Album of the Year, Best Overall Songwriter, Best USA, Best Blues, Best R&B, Best Pop Female Vocalist, Best Female Rock Vocalist, Best Gospel, Best Jazz, Best Country, Best Out Of Area, Best Acoustic Band and Best Live Band.
Press Release: Connie Rae's musical journey took off in 2001 when her eldest sister Kerin lost her battle with breast cancer. It proved that life can be short and gave Connie Rae the gift of knowing she wanted to share music that was down in her soul. It was then she began to write, record and perform her music. Her first demo "Naked Truth" intrigued local clubs owners to book her as the supporting act for legendary artists performing at their establishments. Since October of 2002 she has shared the bill with Grammy Award winning and nominated artists from blues to rock, pop to country. These artists include Leon Russell, Tower of Power, Average White Band, Eddie Money, Lee Ritenour, Dave Mason, John Waite, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Diane Schuur, Dwight Yoakum, John Mayall, Shemika Copeland, Robben Ford, Walter Trout, Lou Gramm, Dennis Quaid, Tuck and Patti, John Hammond, John Mayall, Anthony Gomes, Coco Montoya, Andy Summers, Savoy Brown, Marcia Ball, Vonda Shepard, Gary Sinise, The Fabuolus Thunderbirds, Mike Campbell of Tom Petty, and Rod Piazza and The Mighty Flyers. She has also volenteered her time for The Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure. "Having the opportunity to have shared the stage with such amazing artists and to have recorded my first album in such a prestigious studio is a dream come true! To be supported by, to have worked with, and to have loved such amazing people along the way, has exceeded my every expectation! It was my honor to have found my way to Cherokee Studios and have been taken under The Robb's wings to create this labor of love! My dream now is to receive air play and hopefully share my music with an even larger audience! I hope also to travel world wide to share inspiration, love and healing through the power that music can bring!"