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BioI am completely horrible at self-marketing, but I am going to tell
you a few facts in order for you to know what I have in mind - and so
that hopefully you will see that I am serious and fairly capable... At
this point, people in town only know me as a mother of four (as if that
is not enough) because I don't talk much about what I do/have done in
the musical arena...
I am a singer/songwriter that moved back to the East Coast, after being away for most of my married life. We have been in the Pacific Northwest for many years. Moving was solely to be closer to extended family (aging parents/my father with cancer etc...). Since we moved into town, I have completely (and deliberately) thrown myself into getting our 4 kids situated/saturated in this community. The goal of comfortably settling them superseded (time wise) my other primary goal of getting into the local music scene here in VT. As a singer/songwriter I am established enough that I get/have
gotten flown around (Stateside and Abroad) to sing on albums of
others, and do live performances of my own work and the works of
others. My voice/range is not ultra-incredible, but people seem to
like the sound of it, regardless, and apparently I have a knack
for atypical (but correct) harmonies. However, aside from some
concerts/performances I have had outside of Vermont since our move, I have done very little in the way of local, public performance. Over the years I have written a fair number of marketable songs, and have had other bands and companies record some of them. My own Cd's are aired on radio, and my most recent independent CD (actually recorded in my living room, and mainly for copyright /mechanical licencing purposes) was picked up on outside recommendation by the largest distributor of it's sort, and is doing fairly well. My main venue has been in the Christian Music Industry (am currently sold under the Vineyard Music label and with
worshipmusic.com. )
However, I have had the opportunity and privilege of singing/being
recorded for many air venues including pubs, television/radio
commercials, and MTV...
My goal (now that the kids are settled, and we are almost
unpacked) is to get together with a few local musicians to play out. I
would like some who wouldn't mind travelling on occasion (as I have
been invited many places), but touring is not a goal of mine at this
point. (I have had that offer a few times before and turned those down
due to timing). I don't necessarily want to play out more than a few
times a month, but will deal with that as the possibility arises.
In terms of what I am looking for, I don't necessarily need/want
to end up with writers, but I am open if the chemistry is there ...
I am most strong vocally and lyrically. Although I can play piano
and guitar (well enough for what I need to write and teach my pieces to
others to play live), I prefer to be surrounded by good musicians
(don't we all?) but focus mainly on vocals...
Stylistically, I tend to gravitate towards Alternative, Folk-Rock,
and Rock (and Rock only if backed by a great band and capable sound
tech). I also have done Jazz, Blues, and Country,etc - although not my
preference...
Additionally - My long range goals include having more
people record and perform songs I have written...So - Presently I am
spending a couple days a week recording (MP3s on an H4) and registering
(with BMI and CCLI) songs written over the last 15 years ...This is a
bit of work data-wise, and I am eager to invest more time in the
creative, spontaneous side of music... Last, but most important to me: I am looking for people who put
their marriages and family first, but people who like to play music as
much as they like to breathe... The hope is that they know how (or at least desire) to balance these two loves...
If when reading this - anyone comes to mind who you think might be
a good fit, would you be willing to put me in touch with them?
I deeply appreciate you taking the time to read the length of this
letter/autobiography. I sincerely hope it reads as 'reporting' rather
than 'bragging'... All said - I am a pretty average person - who has
had many privileges - and, frankly, I know I will need to earn my way
in this town...
Thank you for your time, either way...
Sincerely,
Beth Wacome Keck
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