My Name

See my web page: http://www.myspace.com/chantuse1977 (or) http://www.houstonbands.net for performances. I am performing at Open Mics until I find musicians for my full band.

Better for the Independent artist.

If it's the right kind of contract.

I am a Female Singer/Songwriter/Rhythm Guitarist/Percussionist.

Mainly do original music and some covers.

Born in Galveston, Texas to a Clarinet playing Father who listened to "Victory at Sea" and The "Tijuana Brass" and a Mother who played Drums in her High School band.

Began singing in Choirs at the age of 5.

Learned to play Ukulele, Gourds, Rocks, and Bamboo Sticks (for Hula) while living in Hawaii at the age of 10.

I was accepted (only 300 accepted out of 1,300 applicants) to Music & Art H.S. in N.Y.C. but could not attend due to my father being transferred (U.S. Coast Guard).

Sang in Choirs and played Percussion in Band at different grades through out school.

Graduated from Simon Baruch JHS # 104 N.Y., N.Y in 1974.
Graduated from Colonel Ledyard High School, Ledyard CT in 1977.

Started teaching myself to play Guitar and Began writing songs in 1982.

Toured Europe performing and setting up Sound & Light Boards in an entertainment troop and competed in Talent Contests in the U.S. Air Force.

Performed and ran Sound & Light Boards in different bands while stationed in Germany.

Have been Singing Lead & Harmony Vocals and playing Rhythm Acoustic Guitar on Demo tapes for local artists since 1985 at Harbour Studios ran by Jerry Weatherton in Alvin, TX.

I attended Alvin Community College for a few semesters taking Voice, Sound Recording and Business in music courses.

Perform with other Local Singer/Songwriters including Jerry Weatherton.

Previously sang Back-up for "Us and Them" a Pink Floyd Tribute Band & “Luckless Pedestrian” a Steely Dan Tribute Band.

Performed on Mike Amabile’s most recent Acoustic CD. http://www.mikeamabile.com

Presently looking for musicians to form an original/cover Blues/Rock Band.

I am located In N.E. Houston in the Intercontinental Airport Area.

Classic to Modern Rock & Blues.
Heart, Bonnie Raitt, Jefferson Airplane, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan, Blondie, Annie Lennox, Concrete Blonde.