Athena

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion.

ABOUT

Hello:) My name is Athena Williford and I have been singing since the tender age of 5. I did not start performing solo until the age of 12 and ever since my first stage performance at my elementary school talent show I was ADDICTED . I am naturally gifted and I am Currently seeking a band Or group that I can join to showcase my talent with others and For others. I am 19 years of age from Stockton CA.
The Following is a list of accomplishments that I have done to prove that I am Passionate about what I Do.

Performing Experience: Stage, Commercials, Film, & Special Appearances:

Check be for my videos , Athena Williford or SingingGoddess16 for peformance videos

-Commercial-Nintendo 3D Apperance- Large Films Productions ............... 2011
-Hair - Student Film Apperance Berkeley Didgital Film institute ...... 2008
-Children of the West-Musical Singer-Lead ..................................... 2005
-Sandcastles-Musical Singer-Lead Theater .................................... 2006
-Talent Showcase- Los Angeles Singing & Acting Theater-Musical ......... 2006
-Manteca Idol Singing-Finalist Kelly Brothers Restaurant ....................... 2006
-Defense Distribution Depot Team Day Singing-Guest Tracy, Ca. ......... 2006
-Manteca Idol- Special Guest Singing Kelly Brothers Restaurant ....... 2007
-Blues on the Water Front (Concert)Singing-Guest Waterfront Bldg. ............ 2005
-Soccer & Baseball Games Singing-Guest Stockton Arena .................. 2005/2006
-Juneteenth Festival Singing-Guest Jose, Ca. ....................................... 2005
-Jessie Grove Winery- Recurring Appearance Singing Stockton, Ca. ............... 2005
-Juneteenth Festival Singing-Guest Tracy, Ca. ................................ 2008/2009
-Talent Showcase Singing & Acting San Francisco ............................................ 2008
-Youngest Finalist of the - National Anthem Competition, Stockton Ports Baseball ....... 2006
-Cherry Festival, Linden Ca. .................................................. 2005
-Black History Assembly/Two Shows Singing Lincoln High School ...................... 2008
-Village West Marina Boat Show Recurring Appearance (Singing) Stockton, Ca. .......... 2005
-Civic Auditorium Fund Raiser Singing Stockton Ca. ....................................... 2005
-Young Idol Competition Singing-Finalist Modesto,Ca. ..................................... 2007
-Dramapalozza Monologues Show Linclon High School ....................... 2008
-Show of Champions Talent Showcase (Singing) Alameda County Fair ............... 2008
-Livermore Talent Competition Finalist ........................................................................ 2009
-State Fair Finalist Singing California State Fair ..................... 2010

Training:
-Camera TV/Film Acting School, TV1 & TV2 .................................. 2007
-Theater- Lincoln High School ..................................................... 2007/2008

Achievements and Awards:

-American Idol First Round Winner 2009 & 2010
-Lincoln Idol First Place Winner Lincoln High School 2007
-Award-First Place Contemporary Singing Los Angeles Talent Competition 2005
-Award-First Place Contemporary Singing Los Angeles Talent Competition 2006
-Award-First Place Dramatic Acting Los Angeles Talent Competition 2006
-Award-First Place Dramatic Acting Los Angeles Talent Competition 2005
-Lathrop Idol First Place Winner Singing Competition 2007
-Nominated South Bays Best New Artist (Singing) South Bays Entertainment Awards 2005
-Grand Champion-Performing Arts Talent Competition(Singing) Alameda County Fair 2008
-Finalist - Califorina State Fair Most talented kid Compatition (Singing) 2008
-First Place Winner - Lathrop Idol-Adult Div. (Singing) Lathrop Ca. 2008

Education:

-Cosmetology Apprenticeship School 2012

Special Skills:
-Singing
-Acting
-Violin

Screen name:: Athena
Member since:: Sep 21 2012; Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 15
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week
Available to gig:: 4-5 nights a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

My Influences are:
Aaliyah, Marvin Gay, Luther Vandross, Jeffery Osbourn, The Temptations etc. I have more of an Old school interest , but I am also intereted in the newer music as well..
I am VERY diverse