Performing at Chicago Singer Spotlight on Wednesday February 12 at FitzGerald's.

Karen Multer
Karen has enjoyed a successful career in musical theatre, performing in several Chicago area and regional venues, earning two Jeff nominations for Best Actress along the way. She is also a professional spokesperson for various companies- she can tell you about shower heads or embedded computer systems with equal aplomb! With her husband Steve, they have formed Chicago's newest vintage vocal jazz quartet "TONIC", specializing in smooth harmonies of the swing era. These days Karen spends her time writing and arranging original tunes for the group, always keeping an eye and ear open for that distinctive classic sound.

Tara Eby
Tara Eby began singing in front of large audiences at ten years old. During high school, she sang in a vocal trio, her school's choir, and she led worship for a congregation of 400 at Community Gospel Church in Bremen, Indiana. From 1999-2001, Tara was the lead vocalist for her dad's coffeehouse band, "Remnant." This was a wonderful opportunity to perform almost weekly and to participate in four recording projects. Tara came from a diverse musical background, but three years ago she became serious about singing jazz. Since then, she has moved to the Chicago area to study music and art at Elmhurst College. At Elmhurst, she studies with Jackie Allen, performs with the vocal jazz group "Late Night Blues," and sings for Ken Haebich's jazz combo. Tara also gigs occasionally with her husband, Thomas, who plays jazz trumpet and piano. Tara would like to thank Becca and Amy for the opportunity to feature her talents tonight. She would also like to thank all of her friends who came out to support her!


Carole Baskin
CAROLE BASKIN, born and raised in Memphis, TN "The Heart of Gospel Music", has been singing since she was a little girl. Music has always been a great joy to her, one that she calls her second love. Music calms her spirit and brings great peace and tranquility to her soul. God has been her 1st love for years and the combination of music has filled her with much contentment and fulfillment. She is very active with the ministry at her church and uses her talent to encourage them all. God has blessed her musical talents in various ways. She has had the privilege and honor to sing with many talented artists around the Chicago land area such as Shawn Christopher, Tina J. Crawley (C.C.A.). In addition to singing, she also has directed and sung with various choirs and groups. She plays the piano, gives voice lessons, arrange and compose lyrics. She currently attends The Peoples Music School in Chicago. She is apart of a Women's group called UNITY and has been for six years. They have performed all over Chicago at various places such as The Chicago Theatre, U.I.C. Pavilion, The Odeum, The Medina Auditorium, and many others. They have recently finished their 1st CD. She has a diversified style that allows her to sing just about anything. Her number one goal in singing is to share her talent with others as she worship and glorify God. To listen to or book UNITY contact them at www.unitysings.com. If you want to book Carole for gigs contact her at carolbaskin@aol.com.

Kathie Mills
Kathie Mills began her musical love affair at age six with a toy organ, go-go boots (her Mom's), Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made For Walkin" and Aretha Franklin's classics like "Think" and "Respect". Frequently she was found strutting around her parent's living room performing for anyone willing to watch and later went on to lip-sync (known then as pantomime..) entire "Liza Minelli Live" albums! Inevitably, the passion for singing took hold with influences from Carly Simon, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Barbara Streisand, Linda Ronstadt and Heart. At 14 she joined her first rock band. At 18 she was lead vocalist for the band Duce, managed by former American Breed drummer Leo Graziano, opening for local/National Acts such as Ruby Star, Rare Earth, Black Oak Arkansas, Europe, Bitch and the Boyzz From Illinois. The past 13 years, Kathie has been working for some of Chicago's best event orchestras and bands. As a singer/songwriter, last year, she wrote the theme song for and co-produced Music For The Heart, a collection of children's music, written and performed by Chicago talent, which made it all the way to the semi-final nomination process for the Grammys! Kathie has recently taken a step back from her musical world to focus on her family but has her eyes on a return to writing, producing and performing in 2004. Big Love tonight to Becca, Kate and Tina for their wonderful background vocals, which make it SO MUCH FUN!!! You girls are the BOMB!