los angeles

December 5, 2004 / 7-8 pm

BMI Circle of Songs

Genghis Cohen, 740 N. Fairfax Ave

Hope Shorter – This N.Y. native’s musical journey has taken her across the United States to Hollywood to pursue her dreams. Her inspiration comes from artists such as Sade, Michael Jackson, Me' shell Ndegeocello and Whitney Huston. Along with artist Kumasi, Hope co-produced, performed and co-wrote the song "Soldier" on the Tupac Shakur documentary soundtrack, "Thug Angel.'' As an independent artist, she wants to share her music with the world and one of her greatest desires is to tour overseas.

Deadman – This duo serves up a timeless, soulful mixture of gospel hope and redemptive southern rock. The band, headed by Steven and Sherilyn Collins, suggests the voices of Graham Parsons and Emmylou Harris steeped in the musical atmosphere of Daniel Lanois. Their first album, Paramour received glowing reviews and the song “Ghost Story” was featured on NPR’s “All Songs Considered” sharing space with Tom Waits and Bryan Ferry. “Rosa Marie” was featured on NBC’s hit television series “ED.” Their second album Our Eternal Ghosts has just been released. Go to www.deadmanonline.com for more.

Deborah Anderson – The daughter of Jon Anderson (legendary vocalist of YES), Deborah’s music career was ignited at the age of nine when she sang a duet with her father on one of his many solo projects which they later performed live at London’s ‘Royal Albert Hall’ in front of a sold out audience. She has since performed as backing vocalist on two YES albums as well as on many of her father’s solo albums. An accomplished artist on her own, she has dance hits on the European charts and is currently collaborating with writer/producer Alex Stiff.

Michele Lee – Michelle discovered a love for music and a passion for singing at a young age, making home demos and singing in her school chorale in New Jersey. Formerly of the Nashville rock group Stone Daisies, she’s now in Los Angeles, and has just finished her second solo recording. Go to www.micheleleemusic.com for more.