SEEKING
Band to Join.ABOUT
Seeking established band of any size and type that works steadily. I live at the Jersey shore. Currently working with an all girl country band 'The Jersey Cowgirls,' however, we are gigging part time since the pandemic. In addition, I am subbing with various acts, but seeking one established band to commit to. I am willing to commute for gigs and rehearsals. I am a pro for many years and excellent working a crowd. I have emceed entire weddings and corporate affairs. I am a natural with harmony and can add a 3rd or 5th even if I don't know a particular song. I do my homework and I am a committed team player who is easy to get along with. My mentality is always 'the show must go on.' Please only contact me if you have gigs on the books. I have a CD that previously sold out of Whole Foods Market in Las Vegas. A percentage of the proceeds from my music and my art (I am also a painter) are donated to various animal advocacy organizations, wolf and farm sanctuaries and animal advocacy groups that focus on saving wildlife like WildEarth Guardians, Earthjustice and Predator Defense. All videos are raw live footage..And I am up on all current pop tunes (Rihanna, Gaga, Pink, Sugarland etc) although I do not have mp3's available of those at this time..You can view my art and hear 10 second tidbits from my CD on my website www.karenwallo-fineart.com
- Screen name:
- karen1063980
- Member since:
- Apr 17 2015
- Active within 24 hours
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 25
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
Influences
I am told I sound just like Karen Carpenter. I do all styles ranging from Pop such as Rihanna, Pink, Beyonce, Jewel, Jennifer Lopez, No Doubt, Kesha, Lady Gaga to Country such as Kathy Matea, JoDee Messina, Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Pistol Annies, Patsy Cline, Shania Twain, Bonnie Raitt, June Carter to Rock such as Benatar, Joan Jett to 80's such as Blondie, the Pretenders, Stevie Nicks to Blues, Motown and Jazz Standards. One of the videos is Superstar with a duo I worked in Staten Island with "Flower Power." I am very versatile and wear many hats. The videos here are raw and do not represent all of my various styles. Have always wanted to do a tribute act. I am a Mezzo Soprano/Alto 1 and I also teach voice and beginning piano. Been in all size bands ranging from duos to 11 piece corporate horn bands. Sang in all venues ranging from bar/restaurants, to large A room clubs, to casinos in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, to the lounge/hotel circuit on the road, to concert halls in front of 10,000 plus people. (was previously on the road with the well known band, The Boxtops, hit song "The Letter" from the 60's..did a tribute to Grace Slick and others.) Sang all over the USA and parts of Canada and Europe. Some say the clear tones in my voice remind them of a combination of Annie Lennox and Karen Carpenter. I consider that a wonderful compliment!
Instrument experience:
- Vocalist:
- Expert
- Background Singer:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Alto:
- Expert
- DJ:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Soprano:
- Advanced
- Other Percussion:
- Moderate
- Keyboard:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Sennheiser XS Wireless; 3 Shure 58's; mic stand, music stand, tambourine, cabassa, cow bell
MUSIC
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Kiss Me
Kiss Me Genre: Pop
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Crush on You
Crush on You Genre: Jazz
1940's remake
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Black Horse and Cherry Tree
Black Horse and Cherry Tree
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Mercy
Mercy
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Don't Stop Believing March 2019
Don't Stop Believing March 2019AzFHBsSgvgU
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Proud Mary live w/ NJ Oldies band
Proud Mary live w/ NJ Oldies bandarnTra8W89k
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Rock Bottom Band at Beacon 70 in 2019
Rock Bottom Band at Beacon 70 in 2019-oTUZdN5QHA
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Here for the Party 9/5/2020
Here for the Party 9/5/2020_2Id09sDh-U
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Bad Moon Rising 9/4/21
Bad Moon Rising 9/4/21lFBRsahAqqI
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My Give a Damn's Busted, JC duo, 1/29/21
My Give a Damn's Busted, JC duo, 1/29/21kpAA32porEY
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JC Duo Jan. 23, 2021 Dreams
JC Duo Jan. 23, 2021 DreamsviX3vBDKZCY
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Girl Crush at MJ's in Bayville 2018
Girl Crush at MJ's in Bayville 2018OK1liQNU1WU
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Jersey Cowgirls on 9/12/2020 at Prospectors in Mt. Laurel
Jersey Cowgirls on 9/12/2020 at Prospectors in Mt. Laurel_h8_fXOhWwQ
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Superstar by Karen Carpenter, sung by Karen Wallo
Superstar by Karen Carpenter, sung by Karen WalloJF8vUJylfK0
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Chain Gang 2019 Stage Coach in Scotch Plains
Chain Gang 2019 Stage Coach in Scotch Plainss6emVKvWbfY
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2018 Gold Dust Woman
2018 Gold Dust Womanj7EZXfkBRNI
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If It Hadn't Been For Love, 2018
If It Hadn't Been For Love, 2018OK1liQNU1WU
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Who Says You Can't Go Home//Feb. 2019
Who Says You Can't Go Home//Feb. 2019sHpWB6KZc98
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Wanted Dead or Alive March 2019
Wanted Dead or Alive March 2019RGaNq-seDko
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Request song, "I Feel Lucky" Oct 2020
Request song, "I Feel Lucky" Oct 2020Hpf924IGVRk
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I Gotta Feeling 2/9/19
I Gotta Feeling 2/9/199k7azYPC4ec
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Here for the Party, Jersey Cowgirls 10/2020
Here for the Party, Jersey Cowgirls 10/2020wWH8PZeLaDA
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Working for the Weekend//Jan. 2019
Working for the Weekend//Jan. 2019j84Y0OnsAT0
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Talking in Your Sleep w/ "Up all Night" 2013
Talking in Your Sleep w/ "Up all Night" 2013SySWXpYa01k
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Dancin in the Street w/ Up All Night, 2013
Dancin in the Street w/ Up All Night, 20134qyqrD0eWP4
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Shake Your Groove Thing
Shake Your Groove ThingnZk4hWP63gU
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One Way or Another live w/ NY Rock band
One Way or Another live w/ NY Rock bandLxFmoJfGuFA
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Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?I251hnjQzx4
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Crazy with The True Tones
Crazy with The True Tones0tXqp66Efs0
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Stupid Cupid
Stupid Cupidm2ZPt_fA28Y
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These Boots by Nancy Sinatra
These Boots by Nancy Sinatra6KsMc8gTmhE
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A Capella with the True Tones
A Capella with the True TonesgZJeizQbIm0
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Proud Mary at a club! 2013
Proud Mary at a club! 2013QCOr-8NflG8
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End of the World, full band
End of the World, full bandWGsEUC3DmPg
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Need You Now w/ Merge band Michigan
Need You Now w/ Merge band MichiganzL9wd9IrnWI
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Summer of 69 w/ Up all Night
Summer of 69 w/ Up all NightlWPRSgZgfQs
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Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy w/ Up All Night
Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy w/ Up All NightVYIwCSJxMdg
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Dancing in the Street, True Tones
Dancing in the Street, True TonestTxO9UNGqII
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Treasure w/ Philly Brass & Electric 9/2014
Treasure w/ Philly Brass & Electric 9/20141nWYf0yXfMY
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Jackson live w/ NJ Oldies band
Jackson live w/ NJ Oldies bandFKrF-MQ2tEk
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Be My Baby live
Be My Baby liveR1bUdSdJxI4
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White Rabbit live w/ Michigan band Merge
White Rabbit live w/ Michigan band Merge7WMDskNLxcA
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Only the Lonely live w/ Merge band
Only the Lonely live w/ Merge bandAHAuywwPE98
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Black Horse & Cherry Tree w/ NY band Up All Night
Black Horse & Cherry Tree w/ NY band Up All NightZ--yyUjlh_E
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Walkin on Sunshine, live in NY
Walkin on Sunshine, live in NYUxPI2kjCRSk
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Funky Music w/ the True Tones 2013
Funky Music w/ the True Tones 2013EGwb4-d5pZA
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Bad Case of Loving You w/ RockitScience 2015
Bad Case of Loving You w/ RockitScience 2015x6z00AKooT4
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When Will I Be Loved, w/ the True Tones
When Will I Be Loved, w/ the True Tones-r0rKU6-de0
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Moves like Jagger w/ Merge band Oct. 2014
Moves like Jagger w/ Merge band Oct. 20140_kLKqECdvM
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To Sir With Love
To Sir With LovevVugNXE2NGQ
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1/2/16 Sitting in w/ Dead Spartans (just met them)
1/2/16 Sitting in w/ Dead Spartans (just met them)DkUTxSHewRM
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These Boots w/ the True Tones NYeve 2013
These Boots w/ the True Tones NYeve 2013V8_i-YzxjSI
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Because the Night w/ the Road Kings 1/1/16
Because the Night w/ the Road Kings 1/1/169_Xox1Z2ue4
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Where the Boys Are w/ the True Tones 2/2013
Where the Boys Are w/ the True Tones 2/2013EBUFpTkPvs4