SEEKING
Band to Join.ABOUT
Seeking established band of any size and type that works steadily. I recently moved to Hightstown & I am willing to travel for the right working band. Currently gigging in a classic rock/80's band, part time since the pandemic. In addition, I sub 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. Thanks so much!
- Screen name:
- karen1063980
- Member since:
- Apr 17 2015
- Active within 1 week
- 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 meets 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 (Video)
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Summer 2022, Space Age Love Song (Video)
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Summer 2022, Asbury Park Festhalle (Video)
Summer 2022, Asbury Park Festhalle (Video)bsoeAdc3dZQ
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Proud Mary live w/ NJ Oldies band (Video)
Proud Mary live w/ NJ Oldies band (Video)arnTra8W89k
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Rock Bottom Band at Beacon 70 in 2019 (Video)
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Here for the Party 9/5/2020 (Video)
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Bad Moon Rising 9/4/21 (Video)
Bad Moon Rising 9/4/21 (Video)lFBRsahAqqI
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My Give a Damn's Busted, JC duo, 1/29/21 (Video)
My Give a Damn's Busted, JC duo, 1/29/21 (Video)kpAA32porEY
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JC Duo Jan. 23, 2021 Dreams (Video)
JC Duo Jan. 23, 2021 Dreams (Video)viX3vBDKZCY
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Girl Crush at MJ's in Bayville 2018 (Video)
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Jersey Cowgirls on 9/12/2020 at Prospectors in Mt. Laurel (Video)
Jersey Cowgirls on 9/12/2020 at Prospectors in Mt. Laurel (Video)_h8_fXOhWwQ
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Superstar by Karen Carpenter, sung by Karen Wallo (Video)
Superstar by Karen Carpenter, sung by Karen Wallo (Video)JF8vUJylfK0
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Chain Gang 2019 Stage Coach in Scotch Plains (Video)
Chain Gang 2019 Stage Coach in Scotch Plains (Video)s6emVKvWbfY
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2018 Gold Dust Woman (Video)
2018 Gold Dust Woman (Video)j7EZXfkBRNI
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If It Hadn't Been For Love, 2018 (Video)
If It Hadn't Been For Love, 2018 (Video)OK1liQNU1WU
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Who Says You Can't Go Home//Feb. 2019 (Video)
Who Says You Can't Go Home//Feb. 2019 (Video)sHpWB6KZc98
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Wanted Dead or Alive March 2019 (Video)
Wanted Dead or Alive March 2019 (Video)RGaNq-seDko
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Request song, "I Feel Lucky" Oct 2020 (Video)
Request song, "I Feel Lucky" Oct 2020 (Video)Hpf924IGVRk
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I Gotta Feeling 2/9/19 (Video)
I Gotta Feeling 2/9/19 (Video)9k7azYPC4ec
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Here for the Party, Jersey Cowgirls 10/2020 (Video)
Here for the Party, Jersey Cowgirls 10/2020 (Video)wWH8PZeLaDA
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Working for the Weekend//Jan. 2019 (Video)
Working for the Weekend//Jan. 2019 (Video)j84Y0OnsAT0
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Talking in Your Sleep w/ "Up all Night" 2013 (Video)
Talking in Your Sleep w/ "Up all Night" 2013 (Video)SySWXpYa01k
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Dancin in the Street w/ Up All Night, 2013 (Video)
Dancin in the Street w/ Up All Night, 2013 (Video)4qyqrD0eWP4
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Shake Your Groove Thing (Video)
Shake Your Groove Thing (Video)nZk4hWP63gU
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One Way or Another live w/ NY Rock band (Video)
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Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? (Video)
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? (Video)I251hnjQzx4
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Crazy with The True Tones (Video)
Crazy with The True Tones (Video)0tXqp66Efs0
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Stupid Cupid (Video)
Stupid Cupid (Video)m2ZPt_fA28Y
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These Boots by Nancy Sinatra (Video)
These Boots by Nancy Sinatra (Video)6KsMc8gTmhE
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A Capella with the True Tones (Video)
A Capella with the True Tones (Video)gZJeizQbIm0
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Proud Mary at a club! 2013 (Video)
Proud Mary at a club! 2013 (Video)QCOr-8NflG8
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End of the World, full band (Video)
End of the World, full band (Video)WGsEUC3DmPg
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Need You Now w/ Merge band Michigan (Video)
Need You Now w/ Merge band Michigan (Video)zL9wd9IrnWI
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Summer of 69 w/ Up all Night (Video)
Summer of 69 w/ Up all Night (Video)lWPRSgZgfQs
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Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy w/ Up All Night (Video)
Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy w/ Up All Night (Video)VYIwCSJxMdg
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Dancing in the Street, True Tones (Video)
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Treasure w/ Philly Brass & Electric 9/2014 (Video)
Treasure w/ Philly Brass & Electric 9/2014 (Video)1nWYf0yXfMY
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Jackson live w/ NJ Oldies band (Video)
Jackson live w/ NJ Oldies band (Video)FKrF-MQ2tEk
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Be My Baby live (Video)
Be My Baby live (Video)R1bUdSdJxI4
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White Rabbit live w/ Michigan band Merge (Video)
White Rabbit live w/ Michigan band Merge (Video)7WMDskNLxcA
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Only the Lonely live w/ Merge band (Video)
Only the Lonely live w/ Merge band (Video)AHAuywwPE98
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Black Horse & Cherry Tree w/ NY band Up All Night (Video)
Black Horse & Cherry Tree w/ NY band Up All Night (Video)Z--yyUjlh_E
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Walkin on Sunshine, live in NY (Video)
Walkin on Sunshine, live in NY (Video)UxPI2kjCRSk
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Funky Music w/ the True Tones 2013 (Video)
Funky Music w/ the True Tones 2013 (Video)EGwb4-d5pZA
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Bad Case of Loving You w/ RockitScience 2015 (Video)
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When Will I Be Loved, w/ the True Tones (Video)
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Moves like Jagger w/ Merge band Oct. 2014 (Video)
Moves like Jagger w/ Merge band Oct. 2014 (Video)0_kLKqECdvM
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To Sir With Love (Video)
To Sir With Love (Video)vVugNXE2NGQ
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1/2/16 Sitting in w/ Dead Spartans (just met them) (Video)
1/2/16 Sitting in w/ Dead Spartans (just met them) (Video)DkUTxSHewRM
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These Boots w/ the True Tones NYeve 2013 (Video)
These Boots w/ the True Tones NYeve 2013 (Video)V8_i-YzxjSI
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Because the Night w/ the Road Kings 1/1/16 (Video)
Because the Night w/ the Road Kings 1/1/16 (Video)9_Xox1Z2ue4
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Where the Boys Are w/ the True Tones 2/2013 (Video)
Where the Boys Are w/ the True Tones 2/2013 (Video)EBUFpTkPvs4