LM24-30. DeeAnn’s “Its My Time”

July 22, 2024July 29, 2024Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

‘for the LOVE of Music” with Sara Troy and her guest DEEANN, on air from July 23rd

It’s My Time. In 2015, years after setting aside her larger musical dreams to dedicate herself to raising a family, multi-talented singer/songwriter, DeeAnn is back to create her legacy. Her latest album It’s My Time, currently receiving National airplay with Neal Sapper, New World n Jazz and featuring three original songs amidst a mix of folk, pop and jazz classics, is the latest manifestation of the Niagara Falls, NY native’s renewed vision of her life.

The singer laid the foundation for her newly burgeoning career with her cleverly titled 2017 collection Desperately Seeking DeeAnn, which was produced by contemporary jazz bassist, RiShon Odel (Brian Culbertson, Najee). When her father, popular Buffalo area jazz performer Frank DiMeo, learned she was finally embracing what he felt was her destiny as a jazz singer, he was thrilled. Though she had previously sung pop and country professionally, he was the one who introduced her as a little girl to the music of Ella Fitzgerald and his favorite, Sarah Vaughan.

To pay tribute to her dad’s influence, DeeAnn invited him to sing two duets with her (“Unforgettable” and “Fly Me to the Moon”). The collection also featured the blues and jazz influenced original tune, “Everybody’s Got a Story”, whose chorus served as her life’s new mission statement: “Everybody’s Got a Story/Everybody’s got a cross to bear/Everybody’s got something to say/So shine the light and spread your love.” The following year, DeeAnn was honored to be inducted into the Niagara Falls Music Hall of Fame.

The singer soon had a painful story to tell. The tragedy of losing her 23-year-old son William Michael Tompkins to a motorcycle accident, after she and Odel had completed most of the tracks of “It’s My Time’ threw DeeAnn’s life into a tailspin and delayed the project indefinitely. Her original concept was to record an album of old standards, and the two had 90 percent of them.

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When DeeAnn came back to the project she added a few new, very personal songs, starting with a heartrending, gospel-influenced version of “You Are My Sunshine”, a song she sang to William to put him to sleep when he was a child. Odel’s sensitive yet rousing and inspirational production features members of the Buffalo Philharmonic String Quartet (Roman Mekhulnov).

Another original tune she added, the soulful ballad, “A Little Romance,” is a homage to the “angels” who helped her during her lowest points: “You help me pray, when my faith is shaken/You give me hope, help my soul awaken.” The other originals are the passionate love ballad “Here to Stay” and “Writing on the Wall,” a whimsical, hard hitting, brassy blues-rock breakup song, a duet with Mick Hayes that balances the poignancy of the album.

The other tracks on It’s My Time reveal DeeAnn as a masterful song interpreter and storyteller who turns words and melodies of legendary writers and artists into her own emotional narratives. Drawing from a wide range of styles and eras, these include “Blue Skies,” “Summertime,” “Killing Me Softly,” “My Funny Valentine,” “Nearness of You” and “Fine and Mellow.”

Hailing from a small steel town outside of Buffalo, DeeAnn was raised in a musical family, learning standards that would eventually become part of her repertoire. In addition to the smooth vocal stylings of her father Frank, she was inspired early on by Buffalo Blue Note legend, DoDo Green and attended multiple jazz jams. During her early days as a pop/rock singer, she won Best Female Vocalist at the Buffalo Music Awards two years in a row. Her later success as a country artist earned her placements on numerous radio CD compilations, resulting in airplay throughout the U.S and Europe. When she returned to music as a jazz-blues singer in the mid-2010’s, she won Best Female Blues Vocalist at the Buffalo Night Life Music Awards and her 2019 EP Stay Here won Best Jazz CD from JazzBuffalo.org.

Tony Zambito, Executive Director of JazzBuffalo, says, “DeeAnn is not only a soulful powerhouse, but also a superb storyteller who’s emotionally charged performances create a deeply personal and wonderful listening experience for audiences. Whether interpreting timeless classics or presenting her own originals, DeeAnn captivates listeners with her heartfelt delivery and genuine connection, making each concert and listen truly memorable.”

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LM22-08 Gabe Furtado “Flowers” of Self-Love

February 21, 2022February 20, 2022Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

‘for the LOVE of Music” with Sara Troy and her guest Gabe Furtado, on air from February 22nd

Gabe Furtado drops his latest single, “Flowers,” on his birthday. “Flowers” is the debut single off his upcoming album of the same name. Written as a love letter to himself, the essence of the lyrics and melody of the song depicts his evolution into positive self-acceptance and love. The track is packed with rhythmic sounds destined to make the listener get up and dance. Uplifting and healing in nature, “Flowers” transports listeners to a world of self-confidence that is certain to fill eardrums with positive energy and vibrations.

“Flowers” explodes with lyrics about staying true to yourself and was recorded in Gabe’s home studio. The positive energy and upbeat vibe are Gabe’s constant staple in his music. He states, “I feel so honored to be giving life to Flowers. The song and album talk about love, uniqueness, passion, faith, romance, and duality.”

Known for being the epitome of creativity, Gabe’s most prominent qualities are optimism, a positive mindset, and faith. In his presence, you are sure to have a smile on your face. He ensures listeners will want to sing along and dance to the vibrant and self-assuring lyrics paired with the hypnotic upbeat melodies of his latest track. With his life orbiting around fun-filled experiences, Gabe states, “everything I have accomplished in life is because I am blessed, I believe in myself, and because I have amazing people in my life supporting me the way they’re able to.”

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Gabe Furtado initially was studying communication with a focus on journalism. However, while in school, his Dad suddenly passed, and he realized life was too short not to live your best life. With his new mindset, Gabe decided to drop out of college to focus on his passion for music. He began in 2014 by releasing cover songs by Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Mika. By 2017, he released his first professional EP titled “Just Feelings.” The album had three cover songs, including his version of Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance,” his most streamed on Spotify, receiving 200k streams. Gabe started making homemade videos on his YouTube channel for two songs to accompany his EP. With the success of the videos, he decided to make his original LP. Gabe launched his original music with “Last Goodbye,” a song about his Dad’s passing. Accompanied by stunning visuals, the “Last Goodbye” video sparked the attention of the Los Angeles Brazilian Film Festival. It was nominated for all the music video categories in the Los Angeles International Music Video Festival.

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LM 17-37 , KELITA’s Unique Music & Approach to life.

August 30, 2017May 22, 2024Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

“for the LOVE of Music” with Sara Troy and her guest KELITA, on air from September 12th

KELITA – From Musician to mentor & coach. My music has been my life line from a very young age. I wrote my first song at age 11, shortly after my father committed suicide on our family farm. After that, it became an essential instrument in the expression and healing of my pain. Hiding behind a very harsh and dysfunctional upbringing, followed by one tragedy after another, including various kinds of abuse into my 30’s, I look back and see the music and all its offerings were always interwoven between my personal healing journey and my outward profession as a recording artist. I hid myself behind the music and her sad refrains. After a profound spiritual awakening when I finally came out of my dysfunctional co-dependent closet, I began to openly sing and pour forth more confessional music and the stories to accompany them. It was then I would hear from my fans.

I became a safe place, someone who understood them. That is how I began to walk along side of people on their own healing journeys. To listen, encourage and let them know they are not alone. To pass on the lessons I have gleaned from so many life experiences and help guide and direct those who simply need someone to believe in and cherish them. To let them know – they matter – they are loved. To help them discover their own answers and their hidden gifts. To inspire them to become all they were created to be. To fly! And now after many years of ‘being there’ for others, I am moving my mentoring into a more formal setting.

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KELITA is a one-name, one-woman powerhouse, a versatile, multi-talented artist who ignites hearts in her audiences Kelita, Kelita short bio, Kelita biography, Kelita in denim jacket through music, storytelling and, humour.

Whether she’s on stage performing before a large audience or working with people one on one in personal mentorship, KELITA’s unique style and heartfelt emotions touch everyone she comes in contact with.

She connects with audiences on a deeply emotional and spiritual level, borne out of an early life of one misfortune after another. Through her artistic performances and constant giving to others, she has transcended the tragedy of losing her parents and the humiliation and shame of childhood sex abuse, redirecting her energy into a more positive channel.

KELITA is a much-in-demand speaker who mesmerizes audiences with her many talents–singing, comedy and piano playing–and genuine tales of triumph over tragedy. Whether she’s the keynote speaker at a conference or performing before a televised audience, she never fails to impress an adoring public.

Her deep repertoire of talent qualifies KELITA for the superstardom bestowed upon her. As a five-time JUNO Award nominee, (the Canadian equivalent of the Grammy Awards) singer/songwriter, she has a powerful vocal range and an evocative style.

She’s a gifted mimic, comedienne and storyteller who presents a bevvy of quirky characters, from Sophie Flanagan, the colourful trailer park mother of 12, to the infamous, sophisticated, yet hideous author, Priscilla Rottenbaught.

KELITA understands the curative power of humour on a physical and mental well being.

She’s a dedicated humanitarian determined to foster change and she has quietly and tirelessly raised awareness for worthy causes across the globe.

KELITA is a definitely a force of nature, a compassionate, energetic multi-talented performer who continues to engage and inspire a constantly expanding universe of adoring fans and admirers.

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17-32 Sounds like Divine Music for the Soul

August 2, 2017August 22, 2017Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

“for the LOVE of Music” with Sara Troy, on air from August 8th

I have recently done 2 shows on Galactic Ancient language, which is music to my ears.

The beauty of these languages is that they by pass the brain and mind and speak directly to the heart spirit and soul, changing your DNA into being. I was first introduced to it by Donalie Caldwell and Dr Edwige. Donalie has been working on me and I have to say it has made a big difference.

The thing I like about it is that it by passes the brain and mind and speaks directly to the DNA. We have no idea what they are saying nor do they, it is divine channelling directly into your being freeing you from past programming.

It is very rhythmical and is set in a frequency of positive vibrations. Just like music it flows, lifting and transcending us into a state of being, releasing, repairing and reviving us.

When I am in a depressive state I listen to music and it feeds me. The cosmic talk does the same, each note sound goes deep into our soul feeding the heart and lifting the spirit. Where the speech is directional addressing a program in need, music is generic and just feeds you randomly. Music will make you feel wonderful, uplifted calmer happier, but cosmic speech is direct into source clearing you and opening you up to your own divine DNA imprint.

I will be sharing a few their sounds with you plus some music that feeds me into being able to embrace life again.

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LM 17-07 Chris Gill Shares the Music is in his Heart & Soul

February 5, 2017April 2, 2022Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

“for the LOVE of Music” with Sara Troy and her guest Chris Gill, on air from February 14th

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Chris Gill a native of Corner Brook, Newfoundland, is a captivating singer/songwriter whose lyrics are masterfully showcased by his passionate musicality and engaging performance. Chris is proficient on guitar and drums, and a natural on piano. The reality of his songs explores and challenges all that is country music.

Chris has been playing and writing music since the age of 9 and started playing the local clubs and Legions at age 13. Originally a drummer in numerous bands, he then became involved in vocals, and finally became the lead singer.

His songwriting began in his teenage years when he wrote and recorded 4 vinyl single releases, including “New York to California”. All received considerable airplay radio across Canada. Throughout the 90’s he released another three songs to the radio through compilation CDs and independent releases.

In 2003, his debut CD, “Tell Me How” a 14 song CD of all original compositions was released. The title track from this CD was nominated for Country Recording of the Year at the ECMA’s and positioned him at a feature songwriters circle at the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA).

In 2009, Chris released an all-origina Holiday CD, ‘This Is Christmas’. A blend of traditionally inspired songs with a modern twist. Touching to all who have love, children and the fun that the season brings.

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10468095_696928720397930_6729064091849266657_n His most current project named ‘Gone’ is his most intimate to date and begins a new chapter in his musical career. It is an exploration of contemporary country with a mix of rock and hint of youthful influences. Poem

His songwriting talents have been recognized by Barbara Cloyd of the Bluebird café, Ralph Murphy at the CCMA’s, and USA Billboard magazine honored him with an achievement award in their international songwriting competition. Chris has also been a three-time semi-finalist in the annual “Startrax” competition and a regional “Project Discovery” semi-finalist, which recognizes the original music.

Chris had a hand in all aspects of producing his CD’s, from writing, composing, mixing, and arranging all tracks. As well as, overseeing CD graphics and design work. He is proud to say that his projects are a 100% testament to the talented team of producers, musicians, and stakeholders he has had the pleasure to work with.

Wherever he is, guitar, pen, and paper are never far away. Music is in his heart and soul and will always be his first love. Chris currently resides in Truro, Nova Scotia and is a father of three.