|
|
| |
|
|
| Members:
|
 |
Rate
This Artist!
Votes: 4
|
|
Artist Reviews
Add / Read
(2 Reviews) |
|
| Total Plays: 662 |
| Total Downloads: 527 |
| Total Streams: 135 |
| Today's
Total Plays: 3 |
| Visitors:
1 |
|
|
| Influences:
Sheryl Crow, Pretenders, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Jeff Buckley, Beattles |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 Nancy has emerged as one of Chicago's most
electrifying artists within the music scene.
This self-taught singer/songwriter has an amazing
ear for producing raw, pop-fueled, rock creations.
Her approach blends rich vocals, along with
guitar harmonies that surround solid rhythmic
foundations. A talented musician, her
proven ability to combine musical styles,
produces a sound that is all her own.
Her career has been a whirlwind of activity
that began as cofounder of the popular local
jam band, Citrus. It wasn't long before the
group released their self-titled CD with producer
Martin Stebbing, and quickly began selling out
local venues in addition to opening for national
acts throughout the Midwest. Feeling the strength
from her collaborative experience lead Nancy
to create her own band, Butterfly McQueen.
Hiring Rob Bonaccorsi (Freddy Jones Band) on
guitar proved to be the magical ingredient to
another powerful success. Armed with a fully
loaded guitar, she teamed up with producer
Danny Shaffer to release Butterfly's CD
"What Are the Chances". Opening for rock legends
Jazz is Dead and Stephen Stills was just a taste
of things to come. For the next two years,
Nancy's band was voted as one of Chicago's best
female fronted bands, while at the same time,
her energetic performances, fueled the fire that
helped raise over $20,000 for Open Hand Chicago
(Helping people with HIV). As a result, sponsor
Jim Beam/DeKuyper, picked up the band for
the "Women Who Rock" promotion.
Engaged with the desire to advance her talents
beyond her native region, Nancy embarked on a
journey as a solo artist traveling throughout
North America. Her efforts soon captured the
attention of those who had been her musical
influences. Before long, she was sharing
the stage with musical friends Vince Wellnick,
the Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Little Blue,
featuring Jed Lieber along with Jeff Pevar.
Nancy's presence has made a lasting impression
on the Chicago music scene. Her strengths as
an artist and mentor can be seen every week while
she hosts an open mic, and passes her experience on
to anyone who has the desire to grow as a performer.
Every other month, she also co-produces and hosts a
female musicians showcase entitled Pure Temptation.
The event highlights extraordinary newcomers,
along with seasoned performers; creating an avenue
of support for women involved in the music industry.
Nancy is a self-contained artist with an incredible
promise for the future. And while she continues
to push the musical envelope with each new project
she pursues, her greatest gift is that every time
she takes the stage, her explosive energy
consistently fires up musicians
and ignites an audience.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Updated:
05 Oct 2009 06:47 PM |
|
|
|
