VanessaCarrMusic

SEEKING

Accordion, Background Singer, Bagpipes, Banjo, Bass Guitar, Cello, Clarinet, DJ, Dobro, Drums, Electronic Music, Fiddle, Flute, Harmonica, Harp, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Mandolin, Other, Other Percussion, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Steel guitar, Trombone, Trumpet, Ukulele, Upright bass, Violin, Vocalist - Alto, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor.

ABOUT

Vanessa Carr is a dynamic performer whose classic style transcends time and enchants audiences everywhere. Her versatility sparks joy and smiles in the young and old. Vanessa was raised on standards, broadway show tunes, and classic rock. Her influences include the legendary Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Linda Eder, Bernadette Peters, Lady Gaga, STYX, and the Eagles. Vanessa is unique and noted for her storytelling, emotional interpretation, humor, and dancing that charms audiences everywhere. Her tenderness, multifaceted range, and "Joie de V" make her a timeless class act.

Among her many performances, Vanessa was a member of the Detroit Pistons House Band, as well as with other accomplished and rising metro Detroit bands- just recently opening for The Jacksons at Detroit Music Weekend. Specializing in singing the National Anthem, Vanessa has sung at Detroit Lions and Tigers games, as well as on the Frank Beckmann show on the 200th Anniversary. She also stars as Lola in a Barry Manilow tribute show. Vanessa is a member of the 2018 Virtual Choir 5 and released her first Christmas album in winter 2016 entitled Glisten.

Screen name:: VanessaCarrMusic
Member since:: Sep 20 2020; Active within 1 month
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 15
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 4-5 nights a week

Influences

Broadway
Classic Rock
Jazz Standards

Barbra Streisand
Tina Turner
Lady Gaga
Michael Buble
Frank Sinatra
Celina Dion
Linda Ronstadt
Styx
Bernadette Peters
Jewel
Dionne Warwick
Ella Fitzgerald
Judy Garland
Liza Minnelli