Paul Weston - Singer/Songwriter

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It's been a busy few weeks for music projects see;

http://www.myspace.com/paulwestonmusic

http://www.myspace.com/watfsongproject

http://www.myspace.com/musicwithobdw

http://www.myspace.com/bbx8

For all the latest news.

WATF have new guest songs from the wonderful Horace Andy,Sly & Robbie and Ray Manzarek and Bal.
Ray was one of my childhood hero's with his amazing keyboard playing with "The Doors"
Please check out the new album from Ray and Bal entitled "Atonal Head" as it is "excellent" and I throughly recommending downloading the tracks.

New projects.

Joannne McGahon

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Its been a pleasure working on new songs with the "brilliant" soprano Joanne McGahon and I hope to post some new music soon .
See http://www.myspace.com/jomcgahon to hear more of Jo's beautiful singing.

Louise Ryan Vocal School Concert

Don't miss a concert by the Louise Ryan Vocal School at Conway Road Methodist Church,Canton,Cardiff on Friday 25th January at 7.30.

Louise will be showcasing the outstanding talents of her Vocal school pupils which will include songs from the shows,traditional and classical songs,Gospel-light opera and other popular music.

New WATF Songs :

Riyadh International College Choir ~ 'NA7HNOL MOSTAQBAL'

BBx8 ~ 'Vi är framtiden'

Guest artists include

Ofra Haza ~ 'Jerusalem Of Gold'
Taylor Caruso Kirk ~ 'The Water Is Wide'
Alex Acuna ~ 'Senor'
Jill Goldin & Andrew Aversa ~ 'Red July'
Will Freed ~ 'Children Of The World'
Beautifully Blessed ~ 'Do They Know?'
Cindy Roy ~ 'Plus de Guerre'
Dale Pulliam ~ 'Ocean Serenity'
Willie Nelson ~ 'A Peaceful Solution'
Ebonie ~ 'I'm Somebody Too!'
Kate Lynn ~ 'Plus De Guerre (No More War)' (vocals by Theo Rota)
Oya Forgione ~ 'Neiyi Ettim (Your love is the best)'
Catie McKinney ~ 'Waiting For The Light'
Starshine ~ 'Tomorrow's Song'
David Habbin ~ 'Shine'
Nhojj ~ 'Free'
Ulcha Culcha ~ 'Oppresser Man'
OPlus ~ 'We Are The Future'
Lhamea ~ 'Hardest Of All (Stand Up, Speak Out)'
Wanlov ~ 'Human Being'
Kalu James ~ 'There's A War Outside'

Holly performs "Shine" at Duffryn High school as part of an educational forum sponsered by Newport West MP Paul Flynn.
See http://old.paulflynnmp.co.uk/videoDetail.jsp?id=107 to see a video of the event including Holly's performance of "Shine".

February.
Holly performs "Shine" The Riverfront, Newport in an evening concert with the renowned Morriston Orpheus Choir.

March.
Working with BBx8 on recording of "We are the future" in Stockholm Sweden,with award winning songwriter and producer for Westlife,Nick Jarl.
See http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=8556170 for the video of the studio recording.

April.
Recording "Shine" with David Habbin.(Amici Forever) as part of the "We are the future" project.
See http://www.myspace.com/davidhabbin to hear the song.

August
Sweden's family group BBx8 perform "We are the future" at Vi Vai Varlden Festival in Sweden which is one of Europe's largest environemental festivals.
See http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=139596519 to see their Festival performance.

October.

I provide an interview for IAD radio (Denver USA) as humanitarian artist of the month.
See http://www.myspace.com/watfsongproject to hear the interview.

November 3rd.

A new International version of "We are the future" song performed in concert by BBx8 and Soong Ching Ling Fourndation at the Childrens Palace Theatre,Shanghai China.

November 17th concert.
Holly Holyoake.

Holly performed with the Caldicot Male Voice Choir at the Newport Riverfront Theatre in aid of St Anne's Hospice.
Holly performs "Shine" as part of a wonderful concert performance.
See http://www.holly-holyoake-international.eu/song4_171107.wmv to listen to Holly's performance of "Shine".

2008.Future projects

I am looking forward to eventually finishing my 15 minute classical piece entitled "My Desire"

Song projects for next year include new songs for "One Beautiful Dream World Foundation",BBx8,Sarah Spencer,David Habbin and Catriona.

I am looking forward to visiting Beijing in June for a series of concerts that will include a new International version of "We are the future."

Also lots of new songs for the WATF project including a song from the legendry Earth Wind and Fire.

Anne Roos is working on a new arrangement of "Shine" written and arranged for the harp.Recording is due to take place early in the new year.

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A big thank you to all the artists I have worked with in 2007.

I would like to say a special thanks to Al Steele,Pete Brown,Jennie Yeung,Joshua Endomwonyi,Kioko Joshua,Mike Lubell,David Habbin,Tobbe and Nina Blad and BBx8 for their amazing support.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me in 2007 and a very Happy Christmas!
I hope you all have a wonderful New Year.

Peace and Love.

God Bless.

Paul

Hi Everyone,

It's been a busy few months.

I have been working on new songs for Swedish family band BBx8 and David Habbin.

See http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=8556170

WATF video with subtitles in English.

I am also working with Jeniffer Yeung (One Beautiful Dream World Foundation) and BBx8 on the production of a new WATF International song which will recieve its debut at the Children's Palace Theatre in Shanghai China on November 3rd.

There will also be a new WATF China song performed and recorded in the Mandarin language by the Soong Ching Ling Foundation who have represented China in public performance around the world,and recently performed at the Special Olympic's for mentally handicapped people, in Shanghai.

Please check out my IAD radio interview.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=96561635

Many thanks to Eugene and James for asking me to be a guest artist.

"My Desire" is waiting for brass and guitars to be recorded and then we will send the music track to the "brilliant" Sarah Spencer for her to record the vocal sections.I am hopefull that the song will be complete and mixed early in the new year.

I am very much looking forward to a new arrangement of "Shine", written and arranged for the harp, by distinguished harpist Anne Roos.
See http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=146193614

Anne has wonderful new album due for release entitled "A light in the forest" which I thoroughly recommend.(Available as a download album.)

Please look out for my Christmas and New Year review in a couple of months.

More soon.

Peace and Love.

Paul

It's been an exciting time for music projects in the last few months.
Please see http://www.myspace.com/watfsongproject and www.watf.info for all of the latest news concering "We are the future project".
It was a pleasure to work with David Habbin (Amici Forever) on a new version of "Shine".

New guest songs from France,USA,Turkey,Germany,Canada and Jamaica have really made an impact to the project.
My favourate family band BBx8 have recorded and amazing new version of "We are the future " in the Swedish language.
Also look out for their WATF video.
WATF Sweden was brilliantly produced by award winner song writer and producer Nick Jarl who is best known for his songs written for Westlife.
I am looking forward to working with you again Nick.

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Myspace. http://www.myspace.com/paulwestonmusic

It's been one year since I joined myspace and its been a great place to meet bands,songwriters,producers and lots of people who just love listening to music.
I would like to thank everyone who has supported my music.

There have been over 30.000 song plays on my myspace site.
If you add this figure to my song plays on other artists sites;

Kelly Lynn "I look through the sky to Heaven. 19.000
David Habbin "Shine".5300.
Katie Bolan "Say you will always love me" ,Shine ,All of You. 6500
WATF songs 11.000
Holly Hollyoake "Shine" (2006 and 2007) 6000
Other sites; 2000

This is approximately 80.000 plays for the year.

Video.

Video

BBx8.WATF Sweden song

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=8460098

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Please watch out for next months web site update when I will feature a special feature on the "brilliant" David Habbin.(Amici Forever.)
I am very much looking forward to working with David on new music projects.
More soon.

Sarah Spencer

I cant wait to work with Sarah on my new classical music/song piece entitled "My Desire."
Al and myself have almost finished the music composition and recording is due to begin,later in March.

Sarah's new solo album will be with us soon which was recorded with Steve Morse (Deep Purple / Dixie Dreggs),Van Romaine and Dave LaRue.(Dixie Dreggs)
More news soon.

See http://www.vanromaine.com/

http://www.stevemorse.com/

News update from Van Romaine web site.

"I just finished recording an amazing CD of music by Steve Morse and vocalist Sarah Spencer. It defies categorization and is some of the most beautiful music and lyrics I have heard. From a drumming perspective the songs called for a light, percussive approach. Excited to hear these mixes."

Holly Holyoake

See http://www.holly-holyoake-international.com/

A GLAMOROUS radio star and opera singer will be peforming at Newport's first-ever Celebration St David's Concert to help a cause close to her heart.

Beverley Humphreys is charging no fee for her appearance in the show on March 1 and has put together an impressive line-up - rising Newport star Holly Holyoake, four male choirs and a school choir.

Ms Humphreys had already agreed to do the concert when she was offered a professional engagement with BBC National Orchestra of Wales on the same evening but turned it down for the Newport concert.

She was the first singer to perform at the Millennium Stadium and lead the spectators in the national anthem before a Welsh match.

Also on the bill are Newport Male Voice Choir, Cwmbran Male Voice Choir, Pontnewydd Male Voice Choir, Garndiffaith Gleeman, Holly Holyoake, who is also performing free of charge, and St John's on the Hill School choir.

Tickets are available from Newport Centre, Riverfront Theatre or Newport Contact Centre on 01633 656757 at £7.50 adults and £5 children.

Kelly-Lynn hosts her own radio show.

Press release.

GOING GLOBAL WITH KELLY-LYNN!

TEEN SINGING SENSATION HITS THE AIRWAVES WITH
HER OWN RADIO SHOW FEATURING EXCITING NEW TALENT!

It's not often that the result of your first venture in a recording studio gets
radio play all around the country as an independent artist.

But that’s exactly what happened to young singing sensation Kelly-Lynn at the
tender
age of 12.

Listeners were immediately struck by the beautiful quality of her voice - so
sweet
and pure it touched people's lives in a deeply personal way.

Everyone wanted to know: who is this amazing singer?

From a humble home in central Florida, a little girl began to wow audiences
around
the south eastern United States. The massive appeal of her angel-like voice
helped
to garner Kelly-Lynn international attention and set her on the path to fame - a
hard
earned break she will never forget.

Now 17, Kelly-Lynn's career has taken an unexpected turn and provided her with
the
opportunity to give something back to other kids who also are following their
dreams
to stardom.

The talented teen star hosts a new radio show called "Going Global" with
Kelly-Lynn every Saturday night on the popular www.xradio.biz/kidstalk station
(from
5.00-7.00PM pacific standard time USA).

"As we go along we will be bringing you the very best independent Kid music from around the world and having a lot of fun!," says Kelly-Lynn. "I love doing the show and working with such exciting new talent!"

"I would like to help give other talented artists a platform and an opportunity
to be heard," explains Kelly-Lynn. "This is what I am trying to do with my radio show. I think kids that are doing great, positive music should be given the chance to be heard."

And it's not only the performers Kelly-Lynn is reaching out to - but the growing audience of her popular show.

"The kids are the future so we should try to give them really good music to
listen to so that the world will become a better place."

Kelly-Lynn is pleased to support WATF (We Are The Future), an International song project that helps to showcase new music which reflects all cultures and appeals to everyone with the one common goal of uniting all people in the world through the power of song and words.

Kelly-Lynn is a rare breed of artist who is comfortable performing a variety of
different styles of music. Classical, jazz, R&B, pop and light rock are all handled with amazing precision in her own unique style. She has earned music industry accolades from around the world. Kelly-Lynn brings a new fresh sound to the music scene as she
continues on her journey from gifted teen star to internationally known superstar.

She has worked with some of the finest musicians from around the world,
including Louise Ryan (Charlotte Church's vocal coach), UK composer Paul Weston, guitarist Nigel Jenkins (Gerry Rafferty, Cliff Richard), Ron Dante (Archies, Barry Manilow),and recently recorded with Walt Disney Records.

From radio to television to churches, Kelly-Lynn's music has already touched many lives. Her sound is fresh and exciting and draws from a variety of influences.

Gifted with an extraordinary and magical voice that makes your skin tingle and a mesmerizing stage presence, she is in her element doing what she loves best - performing live!

But it's all in a days work for the LA-based teenager who tries hard to balance her busy career with a settled home-schooled life and studies. Something her fans can easily identify with in this friendly, down-to-earth all-around-entertainer with endearing girl-next-door appeal.

The growing number of dedicated fans to Kelly-Lynn's music page on the popular people networking site MySpace is testimony to the young stars massive universal appeal, and has already seen many new Kelly-Lynn fan pages springing up on the site as far away as Canada and Japan.

The way this talented teen has handled her success so far, suggests Kelly-Lynn has got what it takes to build a career as an international artist.

This rising star is definitely "Going Global" as she gets ready to take
the music world by storm!

February 2007

Just to let you know there has been some major changes to this web site.

For all information concerning "We are the future" project please see our new web sites www.watf.info and www.myspace.com/watfsongproject
All previous information on the WATF project have been transferred to these new web sites.
Please check them out.

For more information on my solo songwriting career please see www.myspace.com/paulwestonmusic

Please note that this web site will continue to have regular updates on my solo projects as well as news concerning Al Steele and Nigel Jenkins.
Even so, please check the above web sites as they will also have lots of new features.

News

Holly Holyoake

Interview with MP Paul Flynn including a performance of "Shine"see http://www.paulflynnmp.co.uk/videoShow.jsp?id=107

"My Desire" music project

Al and myself have started music composition for the "My Desire" music project.
We will be back in the studio later in February and watch this space for more news.

I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a great New Year.
Thank you so much for your support.
I can't believe another year has flown bye and here are the key moments of 2006.

2006
Review of the year

Paul Weston

Holly Holyoake performing "Shine" at the Mid Summer Festival of Music at Dyfrynn Gardens.(South Wales.)

Holly performing "Shine" on the Aled Jones UK tour which was performed at the following venues.Cadogan Hall London-Thyne Theatre Newcastle-Conference Centre Llandudno-St George's Hall Bradford-Assembly Hall Theatre Tunbridge Wells-International Centre Harrogate-Regent Theatre Ipswich-City Hall Salisbury-Grimsby Auditorium.

"Somos El Futuro" We are the future."Spanish language version.
Recorded in Florida by award winning artist Luisa Lubell,song written and produced by Pedro Rodrigues and Juan Esteban,based on my original WATF song composition.
"Somos" is due to appear on a new album in 2007 and I will provide now details ASAP.
Luisa has now launched her forst solo album "Amigos" and 2007 promises to be a special year for her.

Published in 36 countries world wide including ;
Russia,Azerbaijan,Belarus,Denmark,Hungary,Kyrgyzstan,Nepal,Pakistan,USA,Ukraine,Uzbekistan,India,Georgian Republic,Germany,Algeria,Austria,Bulgaria,Canada,Estonia,

See http://www.international-teacher.dk/side7.htm

My space music www.myspace.com/paulwestonmusic

I have been encouraged by the positive response from my myspace music site.

Since this web page started in August 2006 there has been almost 9000 visitors to my site with nearly 20.000 song plays.
Thank you to everyone who has supported my myspace music site.

A big thank you to Sarah Spencer,Kelly-Lynn,Katie Bolan,Holly Holyoake,Luisa Lubell and Taylor Caruso Kirk for recording my songs and believing in me, as a song writer.

To listen to more songs see links below;

http://www.myspace.com/hollyholyoake

http://www.myspace.com/sarahspencersings

http://www.myspace.com/katiebolan

http://www.myspace.com/singerluisalubell

http://www.myspace.com/taylorcarusokirk

http://www.myspace.com/kellylynnmusic

Also a big thanks to Al Steele and Nigel Jenkins for their advice,support and friendship.
Other thank you's go to Steve Abbott,Oksana,Frank,Anatoly,Mike,Pedro,Juan,Steve Federman,Pete,Darren,Xiaoyan,Axl Lei,Keeoko,Joshua, and Kolade.

Nigel Jenkins

Nigel has written music/songs for the new film "Flying Scotsman" which is due a major release early in 2007.(Stars Jonny Lee Miller and Brian Cox.)
Nigel has also written songs for the soundtrack of a new feature film which will star the wonderful Richard E Grant.
Nigel will be working with some new artists in 2007 and please watch this space.

Al Steele

Al has been concentrating on writing music for TV including the BBC's production of "A Pembrokeshire Farm" starring Griff Rhys Jones.
Al also produced a collection of songs for a new CD for the Welsh Rugby Union featuring the vocals of Paul Childs and the Morriston Orpheus Choir.

2007

So what does 2007 have in store?

"We are the future".China project

Many thanks to Xiaoyan and Axl Lei for starting the production of a new song for WATF China.
See link.http://blog.sina.com.cn/myblog/article/article_reader.php?blog_id=443a482c0100062z

http://www.hanson.net/CS/forums/2896996/ShowPost.aspx

I hope to feature more WATF songs from different countries all over the World.

"My Desire"Music project

I am very much looking forward to finishing the music compositon for "My Desire" which is due to be recorded in January - February 2007.
Al and myself are back in the studio on 19th December working on music composition for this project.
We have some world class musicians and singers joining us for this project and I'll provide more information ASAP.
A special mention goes to Sarah Spencer as I am so looking forward to working again with Sarah ,on this song project.
Sarah's debut solo album is due for release,early next year.

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And finally I look forward to working on song projects with artist's featured on my web site.

Happy Christmas.
God Bless.

Sarah Spencer

See http://www.stevemorse.com/ news link

News
October 19
Steve, Dave and Van have recently been recording tracks for the upcoming album from Sarah Spencer, the talented teen vocalist Steve's been writing and recording with. Although Dave and Van will be playing on this album, it's not a typically high energy SMB project. The album will be mostly acoustic, but much of it defies a label. The main goal is to make beautiful music that suits Sarah's incredible vocals.

I am so looking forward to working on my nextsong project with Sarah,early in the New Year.

Jessica Mellott

I am really excited to be working with the very talent Jessica Mellott on new song projects.
For more details check out www.myspace.com/jessicamellott

Jessica has been nominated for the LA Music Awards for Best Pop Singer/Songwriter for 2006 and I won for Best Band Website.
I'll be featuring lots more on Jess in the coming months.

See article in MUEN Magazine giving details of Kelly's new career projects.

http://www.muenmagazine.net/

"We are the future song project"

I would like to say a big thank you to Oksana,Frank,Anatoly,Joshua,Keeoko,Kolade,Mike,Pedro,Jo,Al,Bill and the "Global WATF team" for all of the amazing contriutions they have made to make this project possible.

"We are the future.China."

Press release.

"Song Shines on UK tour."

Cheddar song writer Paul Weston was pleased to hear his song "Shine" is being performed as part of the Aled Jones UK tour.
Aled who is well know for his world wide hit song "Walking in the air",presenting BBC TV "Song's of Praise" and "Strictly come dancing",is being supported on tour,

by Holly Holyoake who performs Paul's song, as part of her repertoire.

Holly won a gold medal for her performance at the World Championship of Performing Arts,in Hollywood, and her programme included "Shine."
Holly recently sang the national anthem at the Wales V France Six nations rugby match in Cardiff to an estimated World audiance of 120 million.
Paul is working on new songs for Holly's forthcoming album and hope's to catch Holly perform in concert in the near future.

Holly to support Aled Jones on his UK tour, October 2006.

Aled Jones is doing a 9 date-concert tour of the UK from October 2 - October 15. Holly has been chosen to perform as supporting artist.
Below are full details:

Monday 2nd October : Tyne Theatre, Newcastle.

Tuesday 3rd October : North Wales Theatre & Conference Centre, Llandudno.

Wednesday 4th October : St George's Hall, Bradford.

Friday 6th October 2006: Cadogan Hall, London.

Stturday October 7th :Salisbury City Hall

Sunday 8th October : Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells.

Friday 13th October : International Centre, Harrogate.

Saturday 14th October : Regent Theatre, Ipswich.

Sunday 15th October :Grimsby Auditorium.

Thanks to Roger,Chris,Lewis and others who have sent me messages saying how good Holly's perfomances have been and that "Shine" has been recieved well by the audiences,on tour.
Thanks to everyone who has written to me on my myspace http://myspace.com/paulwestonmusic concerning support for "Shine" and my other featured songs.

I had a great time working with Taylor in Bailey Colorado and a big thank you to Tay and her Mum Susan for a wonderful day.
I am working on a new song composition for Tay and will provide more details in the future.
Tay will move to New York early in 2007 and watch this space for exciting future news.

Anyone who has read the article in the International Teachers Post and who wants to hear the original "We are the future" song.

You can also download the song to your computer by;
right clicking -play- with your mouse-save target to-desktop.
Please email me on paulwestonmusic@aol.com if you want any more information.
Other versions of the song are on the new music section of this web site and lyrics can also be found and printed off from lyrics link.
Thanks to everyone who takes part in this project.
Kindest regards.
Paul.

Press release.

“International Teachers Association support Global Song Project.”

The International Teachers Association have endorsed the “We are the future” Global song project which was written and conceived by Cheddar songwriter Paul Weston.
A full one page feature on the project is contained in the their quarterly magazine entitled “International Teachers Post” which is published and distributed in 36 countries world wide in America,Europe,Africa and Asia.
Youth groups will be invited to record and contribute new versions of the song in countries including;
Algeria,Austria,Azerbaijan,Belarus,Bulgaria,Canada,Denmark,Estonia,Geogian Republic,Germany,Hungary,India,Kyrgystan,Nepal,Norway,Russia,USA,Pakistan,France and Ukraine.
The song promotes awareness in key world issues such as racial harmony,peace,and the environment, and has already been recorded in five different languages.
Paul has commented that “this is an exciting new development for the project” and has expressed his thanks to the ITA for their support.
Another feature on the project will be featured in the autumn addition of Skipping Stones which is a global multi racial magazine published in the USA.( http://www.skippingstones.org/ )

See web links.
http://www.international-teacher.dk/english.htm

http://www.international-teacher.dk/index.htm

http://www.international-teacher.dk/side7.htm (last publication in April.)

Original news feature.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/2483991.stm

myspace updates

Thanks to everyone who has listen to my songs on my myspace music site.
I also appreciate the many messages of support and encouragement.
See http://myspace.com/paulwestonmusic
Since 27th August there has been almost 3000 page views with nearly 8500 song plays.

Holly's version of Shine on her myspace site has recieved nearly 3000 plays.
http://www.myspace.com/hollyholyoake

My songs on Katie's site have recieved over 3000 plays.
http://www.myspace.com/katiebolan

"I look through the sky to Heaven" has recieved a combined total of 2500 plays on my site and Kelly's site.
This song also appears on the podcast (see link below) which goes out to multiply people all over the world.
See http://masseysmusic.podOmatic.com
Thanks to Rick for his support for our music.

Thanks to everyone who has listened to "Somos el Futuro" ("We are the future".Spanish language version) which has now been posted on the Luisa Lubell myspace music site.Has recieved 500 plays in a couple of weeks.
Thanks to Luisa,Mike and Pedro for making this possible.

6 Aug 2006 19:00
Holly performs at Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas,, Vale of Glamorgan.
"A Night at the Opera."

An evening of Opera and Classics with Chris Needs and Friends.(BBC Radio Wales)

Please check out Holly's myspace web site which has lots of interesting features,information and song extracts.
Holly also performs her version of "Shine" which was included as part of her award winning performance at the World Performing Arts championship in Hollywood USA.
See http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=76194756

Concert programme for 2006.
Taylor is due to appear at Coors Field to perform to an estimated 60.000 people.

Coors Field is the home of Colorado Rockies Baseball team.
Good Luck,Tay!!

Concert programme for Summer 2006.

Jul 7 2006 2:00P
Blue River Plaza Breckenridge, CO
Jul 7 2006 7:30P
Blue River Plaza Breckenridge, CO
Jul 8 2006 6:00P
Coors Field Denver, CO
Jul 13 2006 7:30P
Blue River Plaza Breckenridge, CO
Jul 15 2006 2:00P
Tabor Opera House Leadville, CO
Jul 24 2006 8:00A
Keystone Resort Keystone

Press release.

“Songwriter contributes to International Museum.”

Cheddar songwriter Paul Weston,

has been asked to contribute a signed copy of his CD “We are the future” to the International Museum of Peace and Solidarity

which is based in Samarkand in Uzbekistan, in the former USSR.
The Samarkand Museum of Peace and Solidarity is a non-profit,
non-governmental organization dedicated to universal human values, whose
objectives are:
• to strengthen peace and mutual understanding among peoples by means of
citizen diplomacy, art and artistic creation.
The Museum's collection includes over 20,000 exhibits from over 100
countries on all five continents. There are posters, drawings,
paintings, tapestries, photographs , documents, books,
newspapers, magazines, songs, slides, and video films,
Contributors to the museum have included .Mother Teresa, Edmund Hillary, Ravi Shanka, Edward Kennedy, John Le Carre and Phil Collins.
Paul, whose song has been recorded in six different languages, explained that he was honoured and privileged to be asked to support such an important world organisation,whose aim is to raise awareness of peace issues.”

For more information please see web links below or contact Anatoly Ionesov.
Anatoly Ionesov, Director
International Museum of Peace and Solidarity
P.O. Box 76, UZ - 140100 Samarkand
Republic of Uzbekistan.
Phone/ fax: +998 (66) 233 17 53.
Web: http://www.civilsoc.org/nisorgs/uzbek/peacemsm.htm
http://peacetur.freenet.uz
http://www.aliaflanko.de/urbo/samarkand/samarkand.html
http://satamikarohm.free.fr/article.php3?id_article=357

Taken from "This is Gwent" Newspaper article.

SHE is only 18 but Newport teenager Holly Holyoake has already won a clutch of awards for an extraordinary voice that has impressed from her home city to Hollywood. Jane Helmich meets the up-and-coming soprano...
WHEN Holly Holyoake walked out to sing during half-time at a Newport Gwent Dragons match just before Christmas, many in the crowd who had not heard her before were expecting the usual pop performance from yet another young hopeful.

So they were astounded when the most incredible voice filled Rodney Parade, all coming from the tiny figure in the middle of the pitch singing carols.
Just a few months later, Holly was asked to perform before another rugby audience.

This time, stepping in at almost the last minute to replace the acclaimed Katherine Jenkins, it was to sing the national anthem, with tens of thousands of spectators crammed into the Millennium Stadium, before Wales' final Six Nations match against France.
Holly proved to be the right choice and it could be another step towards her becoming as renowned as Ms Jenkins and Wales' other songbird, Charlotte Church.

As her training continued, her voice became more powerful, and she continued to give public performances, making regular appearances with Caldicot Choir.
As well singing the anthem at the Millennium Stadium last month, highlights include releasing her first album in 2005, performing Ave Maria on stage with classical star Hayley Westenra and winning a prestigious competition in the United States.

She was the only person representing the UK among thousands of entrants at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Hollywood last year but she was garlanded with honours.
As well as winning the gold award in the open category, singing I'll Walk With God, she also took bronze in both the opera and Broadway musical sections.

She has also been lauded by fans of legendary Italian-American tenor Mario Lanza, another of her musical heroes, and met his son Damon. She sang at the Mario Lanza Ball in Philadelphia and received an award "for blending love of Mario Lanza and devotion to Belcanto".

Holly's immediate future includes a private concert with Vittorio Grigolo at Broadcasting House, BBC Wales, on April 24, and an appearance at the Trevethin Festival in St Cadoc's Church, Pontypool, on April 28. She is also hoping to record another album.
Vittorio's new album is currently number 54 in the UK album charts."

Myself ,Nigel and Al have submitted new songs for consideration for Holly's new CD album.More news soon.

Holly Holyoake

News report.

"SHE has the voice of an angel, recorded her first album at 15 and wowed them in Hollywood - but Holly Holyoake is facing one of her biggest gigs yet tomorrow.
Eighteen-year-old Holly, of Duffryn, Newport, will sing the national anthem before Wales play France at the Millennium Stadium.
After successfully performing in front of the crowds at the Wales under-21 matches in Newport this season, the soprano was asked to stand in for Katherine Jenkins who was originally due to sing before the final Six Nations clash.

Holly's extraordinary talent has won recognition in the United States as well as this country.
She was the only British entrant in the World Championships of Performing Arts in Hollywood last year and walked away with gold in the open category and bronze in the opera and broadway musical categories.

A video of her singing I Vow to Thee My Country, which impressed the judges in America, was shown on Classic FM TV.

Mar 15 2006
Molly Watson, Western Mail

RISING Welsh singer Holly Holyoake will lead the nation in singing the national anthem when Wales play France on Saturday.
In doing so the 18-year-old, who last year topped a Western Mail poll of Wales' sexiest women, will follow in the footsteps of stars like Charlotte Church and Katherine Jenkins.

Holly, who won a gold medal in the world championships of performing arts in Hollywood, was asked to stand in for Jenkins, who had to cancel at the last minute.
She said, "It's mad. I found out yesterday when I was at work. My Mum sent me a text message saying that Rupert Moon had asked me to sing. It's so exciting, I was like, 'Oh my God'."
But Holly is well practised for the role, having already spent the season singing at the Under-21 Six Nations games. She said she's not scared of performing in front of such a big crowd, and is proud to be singing for Wales.

"The Under-21 games have gone really well and there's always been a nice big crowd, but nothing like there will be on Saturday. I'm really looking forward to it. I'm quite honoured to be asked. I never thought I would get the chance, at least not for a few years.
"My Mum and Dad are very proud. Mum said she nearly started crying when she found out."
With only two days to go before the game, Holly said she'll spend the time studying the words to the anthem and trying to keep control of her nerves.
She said, "It does make me a bit nervous to be singing for the last home match of the championship but I think the nerves can be a good thing.
"I think the anthem great. It gets everybody going, and especially at a match with everyone singing, accompanied by a crowd of thousands."

January 2006

I would like to wish all the people who support our music, a Wonderful Christmas and very Happy New Year.

Highlights of 2005

Paul Weston

April.2005
Recording a demo version of "One More Last Goodbye" with Sarah Spencer.

The vocals were recorded on Sarah's home computer and there was problems with sound levels etc.
But it doesnt matter as this is "Sarah Spencer" and vocals just dont come any better!

August.
Holly Holyoake performing "Shine" at the World Championship of Performing Arts as one of her five songs.
Holly won a gold medal and a bronze for her performances.

September.

"I look through the sky to heaven" performed as an ensemble piece by the students of Louise Ryan.
"Beautiful Voices 2" concert at CRMC.

"Every single moment of effort I have ever made as a song writer ,was worth it, just to hear this performance."

"Joy",taken from this album was a top 10 hit in both UK and USA chart on it release.
"Joy" was on the sound track of two feature films in 2005 "The 40 year old virgin"(now released on DVD) and "Boogie Nights".

Julien Severin.(Re-released album)

Sarah Spencer.

Also lots of great new songs written by Nigel including Nigel and Sarah Spencer's co written song."Crucifix."
This song will be a big hit one day.
See http://www.myspace.com/sarahspencersings for song extract of "Crucifix."

Al.Steele

Various TV,video and albums-songs and production and arrangement credits.
Including;
Work with Welsh Rugby squad and various named artist on a new album release, out in the New Year.
USA.Frontier Airlines video for Taylor Caruso Kirk.
Also Al is setting up a new record label for up and coming artists,in South Wales.

IN MEMORIAM

Keith Sheel

15 January 1950 - 16 December 2005
Keith will long be remembered for his support and promotion of artists such as Hayley Westenra and Taylor Caruso Kirk
Rest in peace,Keith,and my prayers are with you.
See http://www.taylor-kirk.com/20051216_obituary/20051216_in-memoriam.html

Holly featured on Classic FM TV

Holly Holyoake biography and video on Classic FM TV
"Dubbed Newport's answer to Charlotte Church, Holly Holyoake's remarkable talent and increasing public profile has catapulted the young soprano into the international spotlight.
Debuting aged twelve at the Newport Philharmonic Choir's Annual Spring Concert, Holly has performed at numerous events, garnering massive public support and increasing visibility in the classical music industry.
Inspired by legendary Italian -American tenor, Mario Lanza, Holly's passion for her art remains steadfast in spite of a demanding schedule. Increasing demand for Holly to perform, both in the UK and internationally, and her academic commitments means at seventeen, Holly has matured far beyond her years.

Following her international debut at the 41st Mario Lanza Ball in Philadelphia in 2002, Holly, as the sole representative for the United Kingdom, won gold at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles.
In 2004, testament to increasing recognition of her outstanding ability, Holly was invited to perform a duet at the North Wales Theatre, Llandudno with internationally renowned classical artist, Hayley Westenra.

"I was thrilled to perform with Hayley. She's an inspiration to me . to stand on the same stage as your idol and perform . is a once-in-a-lifetime-experience."
At seventeen, Holly continues to expand her repertoire, encompassing a wide variety of musical genres, captured in part, on her 2002 debut release, 'When Dreams have Wings'.

Please see Classic FM TV for the wonderful video (online or via Sky TV).

Kelly-Lynn will be working on new song projects with Ted Perlman.
Ted is a music industry "legend" with the most impressive CV I have ever seen.

Ted has recently worked on four of the tracks from the just released Burt Bacharach CD "At This Time" (Columbia). Featured guests include Dr.Dre, Elvis Costello, Rufus Wainwright, Printz Board from the Black Eyed Peas, Mike Elizondo, and Chris Botti. See www.tedperlman.com

Taylor Caruso Kirk

Taylor's UK trip included appearences at Guildhall Colleague,the Royal Northern Colege of Music,St James Church Piccadili London (For Hayley Westenra Charity concert-see picture above) and three days in Cardiff Wales.
Al and myself throughly enjoyed meeting and working with Taylor and Susan (Taylor's Mum).
We are currently working on two song projects including one of my songs and an original Taylor compostiton.
Check out Taylor's new web site which has lots of new music,pictures,features etc.
A big thank you to Keith (Taylor's web site manager) for sending me pictures etc.
We are looking forward to meeting you soon,Keith.

Taylor is about to start a three song project for a leading US airline company which will promote the beautiful US state of Colorado.
I am just back from visiting Taylor and Susan in their home town of Bailey Colorado.
A wonderful experience!
More news soon!.

Cheddar Valley Express article.

Press release.

Follow up from Cheddar Valley article on 11th August.”Going Stateside.”

Gold Medal Performance in Hollywood.

Cheddar songwriter Paul Weston was part of the UK’s winning team at the World Championship of Performing Arts, held last week, in Hollywood USA.
The UK’s representative, Holly Holyoake, reached the last four of the competition picking up a gold medal and two bronzes.
Holly entered in five categories including “original song” and she elected to perform Paul’s song “Shine.”
Paul explained, “I am a big fan of Holly and to be asked to work with an artist you admire is a good feeling.”
I heard Holly’s duets with the vocals of the late great Mario Lanza and really hoped I could work with Holly, one day.
Paul went on to say he is even more excited about Holly’s plans to record “Shine” as part of a new recording project with Decca Records.
Holly received a personal letter from Prince Charles and Lady Camilla wishing her good luck in the competition.

See http://www.holly-holyoake-international.com/

http://www.hollyholyoake.com/

Holly.Music links.

See interesting Holly link's below.

http://www.lanzalegend.com/links.htm

See
CD Info. See http://www.mario-lanza-institute.org/cd's.htm

DLP-2007A MEMORIES/AVE MARIA: Special 2CD set. CD1 MEMORIES- WHERE IT ALL BEGAN: Mario Lanza in 1944 private recordings, 1945 "Otello" duet, "Your Eyes Have Told Me So" from 1951 Coke Show, comparison of Caruso and Lanza, Tony Cocozza speaks after his son's death, Colleen Lanza singing. /CD2 AVE MARIA: Holly Holyoake singing arias from "Madama Butterfly" and "La Boheme and 3 "duets" with Mario Lanza. $20.00

September

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Holly wins Gold!!

I am delighted to be a part of Holly's Gold medal winning team after her successful appearence at the World Championship of Performing Arts.
Holly won a Gold medal and two bronzes and elected to perform my song "Shine" as one of her five songs.
Congratulations Holly.
Holly has some major recording projects in September and I hope to provide more news next month.

Press release.
"World Championships of performing Arts"

Holly has been invited, and has accepted, to represent the UK at the World Championships of the Performing Arts in Hollywood, USA. The championships, which are the Olympics of the performing arts world, will be held between 6th and 14th August, 2005. Holly will be competing in 5 categories:

1) World Music
2) Opera
3) Broadway/Musical
4) Pop (popular, of the tuneful variety)
5) Open

WHAT IS THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS OF PERFORMING ARTS?

For centuries, there has been an exclusive “Olympics” for athletes excluding any non-sport activity or other prestigious type of achievement. This discriminatory practice is being corrected especially for the revered universe of performing artists by the successful creation of the “World Championships of Performing Arts” (WCOPA), cited as the one and only “official Talent Olympics” for aspiring performers and entertainers. After eight years of incredible growth, it is the only premier international talent and modeling competition of its kind annually held in “Hollywood”, the entertainment capital of the world! Similar to the Olympics, only invited and qualified competitors representing countries compete each year in a fierce competition for “the gold”!

See http://www.performersconnection.com/back.html for more details

See http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0100news/0200wales/tm_objectid=15798704&method=full&siteid=50082&headline=holly-holyoake-heads-for-hollywood-name_page.html

See press link...
Holly Holyoake heads for Hollywood

Source: Official sources (21/08/05)

Prince Charles, Lady Camilla and Holly

2005 has been an eventful year for Holly, and the year is by no means at an end. Work on her video of "I Vow to Thee my Country" for Classic FM TV is nearing completion, and not long after Holly recorded the video on location in London she went with her parents to Hollywood as the sole UK representative at the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA). This covers a wide span of genres and is well subscribed by over 40 countries including for example Russia and South Africa. Before she went she received the endorsement of Prince Charles and Lady Camilla in the form of a friendly letter on their behalf wishing her every success in her endeavours and passing on their good wishes for the WCOPA.

Holly more than lived up to all expectations. This year she competed among around three thousand acts and came away with a gold medal (for her rendition of "I'll Walk with God" - anyone who has seen her sing that live will know why !) and two bronzes. We have many reasons to be proud of her: she was well spotted by many people in the Industry who were amazed by her glorious voice and personal charisma. Holly is one of those performers who does not have to do anything overt to exude confidence and hold an audience.

The experience was one that Holly found positive, stimulating and beneficial. She met many contestants from all over the world, saw many different kinds of acts including piano and dance and made many new friends. She has gained an insight into the artistic culture, approach and emphasis in the US. The Holyoakes became accustomed to highly complimentary remarks about Holly's talent which was clearly perceived as very outstanding.

None of this will surprise anyone who has been fortunate enough to witness Holly on form as a soloist in one of the various concerts she has supported, such as the Caldicot Choir. Indeed at one such recent perfomance just before she went to Hollywood she caused three standing ovations.

Let us all anticipate that this wonderful UK talent that has been so carefully and arduously nurtured since she was only eleven is about to be much more widely shared.

Other Holly links/news.

Music

Gold Medal song.

"I will walk with God"

To listen see See http://www.holly-holyoake-international.com/

Music arrangement is by Al Steele and was recorded at Shabbey Road Studio,Caerphilly Wales.
This song was included on Holly's debut album "Where dreams have wings" which again was produced and arranged by Al Steele.
Al has established a reputation as an Internationally sought after producer and I will include details of Al's new projects in the coming month's.
This will also include details of his new Record Company.

Holly Music Link.

Mario Lanza-Holly Holyoake.Duet.

See CD Info. See http://www.mario-lanza-institute.org/cd's.htm

DLP-2007A MEMORIES/AVE MARIA: Special 2CD set. CD1 MEMORIES- WHERE IT ALL BEGAN: Mario Lanza in 1944 private recordings, 1945 "Otello" duet, "Your Eyes Have Told Me So" from 1951 Coke Show, comparison of Caruso and Lanza, Tony Cocozza speaks after his son's death, Colleen Lanza singing. /CD2 AVE MARIA: Holly Holyoake singing arias from "Madama Butterfly" and "La Boheme and 3 "duets" with Mario Lanza. $20.00 Very limited supply so please call for availability.

More news next month on Holly in the recording studio,working on a project with a major record company.
I am really looking forward to Holly recording one of my songs and hope to post an extract soon!

Kelly-Lynn

New Web Site

Kelly-Lynn has a great new web site but the address remains the same.
See http://www.kelly-lynn.com
It has new music/picture/and lots more so please check it out!!

Songs.

It also includes a song recorded with legendry award winning producers Ron Dante and Ted Perlman.
I hear this could be a sound track for a new USA TV show??
(Picture.Kelly-Lynn and Ron Dante.)

See http://www.rondante.com/

Kelly has posted on her web site an updated versions of my song "I look through the sky to Heaven." which had a national CCM USA Network single release and remained playlisted for almost one year.
The song also reached number 14 in the listener chart of the World's leading Christian Internet Radio Station, Whitedove Radio.

Kelly has also included video extracts from her recent TV appearences including a live version recorded on EWTN TV which went out to 154 countries around the World.

Video extract."Jesus will be there for you" -play-

Thanks to Kelly and her Dad, Steve Federman, for sending me these updates.

"Beautiful Voices 2 Concert"

Congratulations to Louise Ryan and her students for staging a wonderful concert at Conway Road Methodist Church on Friday 26th August.
The concert was part of the Pontcanna Festival which was held over the bank holiday weekend.
There were too many highlights to mention them all but Melissa Moore's rendition of "The water is wide." was very moving.
A big thank you to Charlotte McCarthy,Sara Chan,Jenna Wakely,Taylor Pearcey,Anna Murphy,Branwen Bennell,Lucy Salmon,Katie Murphy,Melissa Moore and Luise Moggridge for their beautiful Ensemble rendition of "I look through the sky to heaven."

See

http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/0900entertainment/0050artsnews/tm_objectid=15883861&method=full&siteid=50082&headline=charlotte-s-voice-coach-holds-charity-concert-name_page.html

Holly on Classic FM TV
We have some exciting news about Holly first appearance on Classic FM TV - the world's first classical music TV channel which is based in the UK.
Details of broadcast date coming soon.

Regular visitors to this web site will know that I feature new guest artists who I would like to work with in the future.

Presenting Miss "Holly Holyoake"

"With each new season comes the hope of a new discovery that will bring forth a singer with special qualities and talent. Recently such an occurrence did in fact take place. Holly Holyoake, a then twelve year old soprano from Wales, watched a video of a Mario Lanza film with her grandmother and became inspired by the great tenor’s performance of the “Ave Maria”. She knew then that she wanted to be a singer. One day while she was singing along with Lanza’s recordings of that most beautiful of all sacred songs her parents heard the “duet” and became aware of their daughters talent. Miss Holyoake wanted to pay tribute to Lanza and show her appreciation so she sent a tape of her duet with his recording of the “Ave Maria” to his son Damon.

Holly, now fourteen, has already begun to make a name for herself by appearing on several international radio programs and also by making some personal appearances. She recently made her American debut in Philadelphia by performing to great acclaim during the 41st Annual Mario Lanza Ball weekend. One of the highlights of that weekend was when Holly sang the “Ave Maria” to Lanza’s recording in the very church where he made his first public appearance singing the very same sacred piece at the age of fifteen. Miss Holyoake has also received praise from many in the music world including Kathryn Grayson, Al Martino, Daniel Rodriguez and Hayley Westenra.

Her constantly expanding repertoire encompasses a wide variety of musical genres ranging from the simplest of songs to the most beautiful of arias and she brings to them her own individual style and charm.

For those who have yet to experience this exciting young singer awaits a very special treat, They will encounter a voice of beauty and warmth with a powerful upper register and will find it hard to believe that she is only in her early teens. The future should be very promising for this young artist, as she undoubtedly make great strides in her vocal development and continue to give great pleasure to those who are privileged to hear her."

Bill Ronayne.
2003.

Holly's first album "Angel with wings" was released to critical acclaim and was produced and recorded in Wales by Al Steele.

Holly has recently sang with Hayley Westenra at Cardiff St Davids Hall and at Llandudno Theatre,North Wales.

Holly has such an exciting future ahead and her talents will soon be enjoyed by a "World audience."

Kelly-Lynn is currently in Hollywood/LA working with producer Ron Dante on new songs.
Ron is best known for producing award winning albums for artists such as Barry Manilow,Pat Benatar and Cher.
His number one song "Sugar Sugar" is an all time classic and launched a TV series.
One of the new songs Kelly will record is a Ron Dante song entitled "Wish One" and I hope to feature (with permission-LOL) an extract in near future.

One year after its release Kelly-Lynn's song "I look through the sky to heaven" was number 8 on most played song.(January 2005)
Spirit Radio is one of the big TWO Global (along with Whitedove Radio) Internet Christian radio stations

"I look through the sky to heaven " was released on January 9th 2004 and I am thrilled it's still being played one year later on some the leading Independent and Network radio stations in USA.
Thanks to everyone who has listened to and supported this song.

Kelly-Lynn
Songs

Article.

"Ron signs on with Infinity Music artist
In a press release, Infinity Music announced that Ron has agreed to work with 15 year old Christian pop singer Kelly-Lynn and he has also expressed an interest in producing future albums. "Dante has been sending songs for Kelly- Lynn that he has written and he's also sent songs from famed Los Angeles producer Ted Perlman."
See;
From Ron Dante MCO web site. http://community-2.webtv.net/mmchadbourne/MCO/page6.html
Kelly travels to Nashville at the end of March to record two songs with producer Tim Wirth for "Heart and Soul".
More details will be posted soon.

I hope to provide more news soon of WATF Spanish production which will feature Luisa and some "special guest musicians"

Si desea mirar en la pagina del web, la presentation de Luisa en "Don Francisco Presenta" por favor oprima la siguinte pagina web, donde tambien encontraran a Luisa y su familia en otras presentationes en diferentes programas de television y periodicos. Gracias! http://luisa-lubell.net/images/VideoPage_r29_c1.gif

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Kelly will be travelling to California later in March to start work with "legendary" American producer Ron Dante.
Ron is well known as the leadsinger for "The Archies" and their song "Sugar Sugar" was a massive world wide hit and helped to promote a successful cartoon series.
Ron went on to produce Barry Manilow albums,Cher and Pat Benetar songs.
See http://www.rondante.com/

Kelly-Lynn's management team at Infinity received 130 song submissions from song writers across USA and the World.
I have heard that Kelly will be recording demos of two new Nigel Jenkins songs and there should be more news in coming weeks on the recording of my Gospel song written for Kelly-Lynn "The Message."
A big thank you to Tom,Lindsay,Gerrit,Marc,Mary and others on Charlotte Church/Hayley Westenra fan sites who have taken an interest in Kelly-Lynn's career.
See http://www.charlottechurchfans.com/hayley_forums/messages/17/17.html
Tom.To answer your question the only recorded version of "The Message" is the original Louise Ryan guide vocal which "although brilliant" is not for public consumption!!
I will give more details on Kelly-Lynn's studio production of "The Message" in near future.( Producer and arranger Al Steele has informed me the song will be recorded with a symphony orchestra and Gospel Choir.)

Kelly-Lynn is performing to a big TV Global audience on Monday night,14th February.
She appears on EWTN TV which is a huge Christian Radio and TV Group.

Kelly will perform "I look through the sky to heaven" and Jesus will be there for you" and I feel honoured and privileged to be able to contribute these song.(Picture below-Kelly-Lynn signing autographed copies of her "Look through the sky" CD.)

When Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) was launched on August 15, 1981, many felt there would be little demand for a Catholic network. Now, in its 24th year, EWTN has become the largest religious media network in the world, transmitting programming 24 hours a day to more than 105 million homes in 110 countries and 16 territories on more than 3,400 cable systems, wireless cable, Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS), low power TV and individual satellite users.

January 31st reaches number 14 in CCM Internet (WD Radio) charts.
On CCM radio play list for 7 months.

Picture below of Kelly Lynn recording "I look through the sky to Heaven" at Shabbey Road Studio Wales UK.

Kelly will also have two songs on the new CD album "Heart and Soul" which goes in to production in April 2005-release date November 2005.

May.

A great evening was had by everyone at last nights Christmas Concert at Conway Road Methodist Church.

A special thanks to Katie Bolan,Sherrisse Stroud,Ashleigh Stroud and Angela Roberts for entertaining everyone with their delightful singing.It was a special moment for me because my new Gospel song "The Message" received its performance debut.

"The Message" was performed by Katie with backing vocals/harmonies provided by Sherrisse,Ashleigh and Angela.It was a beautiful performance.The song was written for USA artist Kelly-Lynn as a follow up to her first CCM Network released single "I look through the sky to Heaven."We plan to record "The Message" with a symphony orchestra and choir in Wales and USA ,later summer next year, in time for a Christmas single release in 2005.

In 2001 KATIE BOLAN won the prestigious title of Music Wales ‘Young Entertainer of the Year’ for which over 400 young entertainers across Wales entered the heats. She has performed live on BBC Radio Wales and BBC Wales ‘Big Buzz’ event as a soloist and has been involved with a number of children’s and other charity events; has performed with the Neath Male Voice Choir (to raise funds for the National Children’s Home), with the Cwmbach Choir (to raise funds for Leukemia Research appeal) and at events to raise money for the Noah’s Ark Appeal and Ty Hafan Children’s Hospice in Wales.

Katie, who is 17, has appeared at the Swansea Grand Theatre in a tribute concert to Sir Harry Secombe and the SW Evening Post’s ‘Best is yet to come’ concert for Singleton Hospital. She has recently appeared at St. David’s Hall and the Cardiff International Arena. Blessed with a great vocal range, she sings in a wide variety of musical styles including West End, classical, pop and musical theatre.

Please note Katie and Peter Karrie (award winning West End singer famous for his role as "the Phantom" in Andrew Lloyd Webbers "Phantom of the opera") are both appearing at "St Mary's Church" Whitchurch Cardiff on Tuesday 7th December 7.30 pm.A concert in aid of Bobath Children's Therapy Centre Wales.

SHERRISSE STROUD is 14 and recorded her first CD single at 12 years old as lead singer with “Shades”. Their charity single, “We are the future” raised funds for BBC's Children in Need appeal and Dolen Cymru - the Wales Lesotho
(Africa appeal). Sherrisse has also raised money for a number of charities including the victims’ of Hurricane Ivan, supported by her sister Ashleigh, where they performed songs with the Bristol Gospel Choir.
Sherrisse has performed at The Cardiff Big Buzz Festival, St David's Hall and most of the leading concert venues in South Wales. Her projects for 2005 include working as a session vocalist for USA artists and she has been requested to record as guest vocalist with the "African Gbedu Band" from Nigeria.

ASHLEIGH STROUD is 12 years old and has performed at the Cardiff Big Buzz festival and at the Tesco's Children's festival and also with her sister at various fund-raising benefit shows.

Sherrisse and Ashleigh both attend Corpus Christi School in Cardiff where they are actively involved in music projects.

I would like to say a huge thank you to Louise and her students (See below.) for their "first class" performance.

It was an evening which will be long remembered and raised over £2000 for CRMC Access and development fund.

Katie Murphy
AVE MARIA Bach/Gounod

Becky Corp + Mike Randell
FIELDS OF GOLD Sting

Jenna Wakely
ONLY HE. Andrew Lloyd Webber

Jordan Puleston
SHE WAS THERE Frank Wildhorn

Amy Coombes.
ALTO’S LAMENT Zina Goldrich / Marcy Heisler

Luise Moggridge
SHE MOVED THRU’ THE FAIR Trad.

Katie Guppy
THE WATER IS WIDE Trad./Arr. F.Gallagher

Jemma Krysa
REAL TO REEL MAN Jemma Krysa.
SOMEONE ELSE’S PRAYER Jc Mason

Joanne Westaway
FEAR NOT Paul Schwartz

Janaki Wickramasinghe
ALLELUIA W.A.Mozart

Suzanne Scale
SHINE Paul Weston

Anna Murphy,Jenny Hurley & Alex Clatworthy
I WISH I MAY Dempsey and Rowe

Ensemble Trad
SUO-GAN

Lucy Salmon & Menna Davies.
CWSG L.Hughes-Jones

Alex Clatworthy
HYN NA’R COED Robat Arwyn

Lucy Salmon
BUGEILIO’R GWENITH GWYN Arr. E.T. Davies

Menna Davies
UNWAITH ETTO’N NGHYMRU ANWYL Trad.

Katie Guppy
HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW Cavilla Durfee Martin
Charles Hutchenson Gabriel

Suzanne Scale
OVER YOU Al Steele

Jenny Hurley,Katie Murphy& Alex Clatworthy
MAKE HIM MINE Dempsey and Rowe

Joanne Westaway
A BIT OF EARTH Lucy Simon
TONIGHT L.Bernstein

Jordan Puleston
YOUR SONG Elton John

Suzanne Scale
YOUR DADDY’S SONG Steven Flaherty

Katie Murphy
OUT OF MY DREAMS Rodgers and Hammerstein

Katie&Lisa Guppy
IN HIS EYES Frank Wildhorn
PERCHE MAI Ravalli

Janaki Wickramasinghe
O MIO BABBINO CARO Puccini
SUMMERTIME Gershwin

Ensemble
I LOOK THROUGH THE SKY TO HEAVEN Paul Weston

CWM RHONDDA

Following Charlotte on their way to the stars Sep 20 2004

Staff Reporter, The Western Mail

SHE has devoted her life to teaching Welsh children how to sing and her most famous student is Charlotte Church.
Now the talents of Louise Ryan's latest proteges will be showcased during a special gala concert this week, which will feature some orchestral background music from Charlotte's latest album.
And Louise is just as proud of the young singers as she is of the Cardiff teenage soprano who has gone on to top the album charts and become a multi-millionaire.
"I always knew I would lose Charlotte once she turned 18," says Louise, who teaches from her home in Cardiff.

"I expected her to go to university, but it looks like I taught her too well how to sing!
"I'm extremely proud of her."
Louise was Charlotte's voice coach for several years and was instrumental in helping her produce her first album, Voice Of An Angel, when she was just 12.
Her current students say they are proud to be coached by the woman who taught Charlotte.
Many of them have met the famous singer because Charlotte keeps in touch with her former voice coach.
Does Louise think she has any new Charlottes in the making among her current students?
"No one can ever fill Charlotte's shoes, she was special.
"But I can think of a few who have what it takes to make it as a professional singer," she says.
Louise has selected some of her promising future song birds to appear in the gala concert this week.
"All my students are talented singers so it was hard to pick half of them for the concert.
"I made the decision using my gut feeling," she says.
"There was something magic in their singing that touched my heart. The other half of my students are preparing for the next production."
The concert, A Gala Concert of Beautiful Voices, takes place at the Conwy Road Methodist Church in Canton on Friday.
"The title gives the impression that the concert is only classical music, but there will be a great mix of music and styles. Songs from the West End and Broadway, traditional Welsh and Irish folk songs, gospel, jazz and opera are all on the programme.

"There are also some original items and Charlotte has given me permission to use some of her orchestral backgrounds from her latest album."
Louise has devoted many hours of hard work in the past couple of months organising and preparing her students for the concert, which will raise money for charity.
"All of the money from the concert will go to the church's development fund," she says. The church hopes to build a much-needed disabled access and needs £20,000.
Louise's dream is to take her voice coaching one step further and start a school for children aged eight to 21. "I hope one day to have my own premises and turn it into a small school where I can teach children the art of song, dance and drama," she says.
"It's nothing but a distant dream though as I will need funding from Welsh businesses to be able to afford it."

Kelly-Lynn starts working soon on a new song with famous USA singer/songwriter and producer Ron Dante.Ron has a new song for Kelly entitled "Wish One" and I will feature a sample extract as soon as song is recorded.Ron is famous for his song "Sugar Sugar" which was one of the biggest selling singles of all time in UK and USA.Ron also produced the best selling albums from Barry Manilow.Pat Benatar and Cher.

Kelly-Lynn has signed a Management and Recording Contract with the Infinity Music Corporation.

Stephen has eighteen years as manager of top USA rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd with his company LouDo Music.Kelly will also be working with George Collier who has had several director positions with MCA Records,Decca,Capitol Nashville,Atlantic and RMG records.

Kelly will soon be working on six new tracks with legendary record producer Jimmy Devito who is well know for his work with Tom Petty,Rod Steward,Don Henley and other world renowned artists.

I will be adding another mix with the vocals being included onto the master music track,in the near future.

"Samatha's Lil Bit of Heaven" is one of the most prestigeous gigs for Christian artists and lot's of well known artist's have performed at this venue.

Kelly's friends ,family and fans have already made sure that this will be a night to remember.More exciting news concerning Kelly-Lynn's career in the next few weeks!!

Top 15 Countdown"
Gospel Music

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Week Ending January 31 , 2004

#15 Tim Voorhies "Too Late" CGM
#14 Kelly Lynn "I Look Through The Sky To Heaven" ACM
#13 John Called Mark "Carry My Load" CBM
#12 Michael Miller Band "Knocking On Heavens Door" CBM
#11 Roger Neal "He Made A Change" SGM
#10 Danny Ward "Forever" CCM
# 9 In His Commission "There's A Cold Wind Blowin'" CGM
# 8 Bobbie Adair "Do You Know" CCM
# 7 Rob Costelow "Blessed Be The King" CCM
# 6 Chosen Few "It's A Beautiful Day" CCM
# 5 Denise Davis "Another Man In The Fire" ACM
# 4 Jim Robinson "I Want To See Jesus" CCM
# 3 David Huff "My Song Of Praise" CCM
# 2 Sonia Vannest "You Are My Life" CCM
# 1 Jay Paul Roy "On The Water" CCM

We congratulate all our artists on Whitedove Radio!

* CCM = Christian Contemporary Music
* ACM = Adult Contemporary Music
* CBM = Christian Blues Music
* SGM = Southern Gospel Music
* ICM = Inspirational Christian Music
* ACR = Adult Christian Rock
*CGM=Country Gospel Music

Bac2Bac

Picture below shows Bac2Bac with Charlotte Church at Swansea Grand Theatre show.

To hear extracts of songs from the concert (Including Charlotte performance of "Over the rainbow" click link below to listen.

"Peter introduced the second of tonight's audition winners. This time it was a four piece vocal group called 'Bac 2 Bac'. They were to perform a pop song called 'Fools Gold' and the composer was apparently there in the audience. It was another very polished performance. The standard of the auditions must indeed have been very high if the two examples we saw were anything to go by."

Shades, six 11 year old girls from South Wales have met thanks to Various Music Wales projects they have been involved in over the last six months.

They have become great friends and love to perform. Through Music Wales they have recorded an original song by Cardiff writer Paul Weston entitled

“We are the Future”Press release.

The track was recorded at the Shabby Road Studios, in Caerphilly and features musicians from the BBC Orchestra.

Mr Weston says after meeting and working with the girl he felt inspired to write the song it tells the story of how the adults of the world have

created all kinds of problems, which have now been left to our children and the children of the future, to resolve!!, its a strong message .

The first performance of the song and press call was at the Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot on Sunday 22^nd of September.

The Performance was part of a Music Wales spectacular featuring songs and dances from over 200 children.

The finale of the show was Shades singing “We are the Future” joined by the massed voices of the whole cast.

These voices were recorded live and feature on the CD.

The whole show was televised and it is hoped that the footage will be used for the “Children In Need” show on the 15^th of November

CELEBRITY BACKING

Both Cerys Mathews and the Super Fury Animals have both agreed to support Shades in their effort to raise money for these two causes

The release is a Double A Side featuring another Paul Weston song called “Shine”, sung by Welsh Star, “Katie Bolan”. Katie is wowing packed audiences throughout Wales and is being tipped as a future star.

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