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Performing
at Singer Spotlight North Shore on Thursday, August 29 at Pops Highwood.
Andrew
Distel
Andrew
Distel was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to Chicago
in 1999 to continue his music career. He holds an undergraduate
degree from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University
of Cincinnati and a masters degree from Roosevelt University. Mr.
Distel has studied voice with Mark Murphy, Jennifer Shelton, Ron
Combs, Fred Farran, and Mary Ellen Tanner. In addition to his vocal
abilities, Mr. Distel is an accomplished trumpet player. He has
been playing and singing professionally throughout the Midwest at
such notable venues as the Green Mill, The Blue Wisp Jazz Club,
Green Dolphin Street and a variety of festivals including the International
Association of Jazz Educators Conference(2000). He has performed
with Maria Schneider, Bobby Caldwell, Ron Hawking, Rob Parton, Fred
Hersch, Darmon Meader, John Von Ohlen, Cal Collins, and the Phil
Degreg Trio in both educational and professional environments. As
an educator, Mr. Distel has assisted the band programs of several
schools throughout the Midwest as a guest conductor and clinician
for show choirs, concert choirs, jazz bands, concert bands and marching
bands. His article on musical transcription was recently featured
in the Illinois Association of Jazz Educators Journal. For booking
information please contact Andrew Distel at: adistel1@hotmail.com
Christine Mathy
Christine
Mathy is a newcomer on the Chicago music scene. Originally from
Northbrook, IL, Christine's love for singing and the theatre started
with Jr. Choir then later in high school with West Side Story and
Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat. Although she never lost the
love for music, she shied away from performing until 2000. While
taking a side-job as a server, Christine lit up the stage during
an open-mic night. Due to the overwhelming response, the experience
and rush of performing touched her soul. Many of her loyal customers
quickly became fans and encouraged her to pursue a career utilizing
her vocal talents. Christine has been performing for weddings, banquets,
receptions, and other private engagements. In 2002 she has been
working on recording projects with other local bands and voice-over
work. Some of her performances include the McHenry Down-Syndrome
Benefit 'Benefit for Becca' and the Wyncourt. Christine is currently
working on her second CD. For more information or to be added to
Christine's mailing list, send an email to cmathy@netzero.net.
Cindy Beals
Cindy
Beals started singing at age 9 and at 16 joined a band on lead vocal
and rhythm guitar. She spent a major portion of her music career
in the MPLS area performing a wide range of styles. She hooked up
with a group that does frequent USO tours and was able to gain some
great International experience. After a tour in Japan fell through,
she moved to LA where she performed with some incredible musicians.
She is currently settled in the Chicago area with her 2 kids and
enjoying the many music venues that are offered here.
Liz Conant
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