In the Spotlight...

Week of August 20, 2007


Chicago Singer Spotlight
Join us for the next Chicago Singer Spotlight on Wednesday, September 12 at FitzGerald's, 6615 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn, (708)788-2118. Showtime: 8pm. Doors: 7:30pm. Cover: $8. Featuring Kim Frost, Gina Rosanova, Nicola Caso and Christine Sala with host Becca Kaufman.

Singer Spotlight Unplugged
Join us for the next Singer Spotlight Unplugged on Thursday, August 30 , at Uncommon Ground, 3800 N. Clark St., Chicago. (773) 929-3680. Showtime 7:30 pm. Suggested Donation $6. Dinner reservations are strongly recommended for guaranteed seating ($15 minimum). Now check out Singer Spotlight Unplugged on MySpace!


Dancenter North Opera Workshop
Dancenter North is pleased to offer a new 10- week class for their fall session: the Youth Opera Workshop! Participants between the ages of 8-13 will all be assigned a singing role in "The Princess and the Pea", no audition required.  Students will learn opera terminology and history while rehearsing their very own "just for kids" opera! Call Dancenter North today at (847) 367-7970 to register, or visit their website at http://www.dancenter-north.com


Job, jobs and MORE jobs!
Are you a singer looking for a new band? Or a band searching for a new voice? Make a match in our job postings section. And check our new listings:

NEW! Seeking R&B Female Vocalist to join established Wedding Band in the Chicago area. Must be versatile and cover a wide range of styles from Beyonce to Aretha Franklin, and everything in between. Great stage presence, youthful and energetic. Must be a team player, and excel both as a lead singer and as a background vocalist for other singers in the band. Only serious artists should apply. Please send e-mail with your phone number to the following e-mail address . SearchBand@aol.com. Including demo and/or photo would be helpful.

SOULFUL FEMALE R&B VOCALIST We are looking for a female performer with great vocals, a youthful sexy image, good personality, energy and exceptional stage presence. We are looking for someone who specializes in Pop/Soul/R&B music. We need a talented artist with lead & background capabilities willing to come onboard, rehearse and perform in various gigs. Preferred influences are: Tamia, Mya, Beyonce, Mariah, Christina, Nelly Furtado, Fergie & Alicia Keys among others. All levels are welcome - ages 18 and up. Chicagoland area. Contact: kyze_e@hotmail.com or call 630-854-6776.

Singer Spotlight Alumni Card
As a thank you to all of our amazing singers, anyone who has performed at one of the Singer Spotlight showcases is eligible for the Singer Spotlight Alumni Card. So what does that mean? Come to a Singer Spotlight show, bring your card and you get $2 off the cover charge from now on! Look for your card coming in the mail, or stop by a show to pick it up!