Performing at Singer Spotlight North Shore on Wednesday, February 25 at Pops Highwood.

Tamara Anderson
Tamara Anderson is a seasoned and versatile performer who is well known for her wicked sense of humor, and her ability to captivate audiences. Tamara has a colorful musical background that includes; recording studio work, radio and television voice-overs (including medical narration), jingles (including McDonalds, a voice for Mattel Toys, John Deere and FedEx). Tamara is a well known and respected voice teacher who works with numerous recording and touring artists, both on major and independent labels. She has since won numerous awards including, 'The Lake County Fair Talent Show', TCI Cable's 'Best of Lake County Vocal Performance', 'Karaoke Nitelife Soloist and Duet Winner', 'STAR 105.5 Soloist Winner' and many other contests. She has been a featured singer on numerous occasions for the Chicago based, critically acclaimed and nationally syndicated 'Chick Singer Night'. She has also enjoyed performing for 'Singer Spotlight', 'The Local Vocal Jazz Brew', and 'The Vocal Venue'. Tamara was the co-founder of 'What a Voice! Productions, Inc.', sponsor and originator of 'The Singer's Conference' as well as other educational vocalist workshops. Tamara has written and produced her debut Inspirational CD 'Unlimited Love' and was placed in the top 10 for two prestigious song-writing awards. You can hear her vocals on several live performances such as Ralph Covert of 'The Bad Examples'; the Dove Award winning 'The Rex Carroll Band'; and several independent labels and critically acclaimed artist CDs including, Kraig Kenning's 'Every Precious Moment' and 'Maktub'; and The Houndz 'Baby Boomers' and many more. Tamara is married to Russell Anderson, a very talented drummer who is currently performing locally with Bounty Hunter. Tamara and her husband own Progressive Sound Company DJ/KJ and Live Sound Services. They have a beautiful and vocally talented daughter Amber Nicole Anderson who was the first "Chicklett" to sing at Chick Singer Night at the ripe old age of 12, and has performed for Singer Spotlight Jr., and Singer Spotlight also. For more information, check out her websites www.tamaraanderson.com or www.progressivesound.net.

Tom Swartz
Tom is a graduate of the University of Illinois, Champaign/Urbana, with a degree in Music Education. He has taught private voice for the past 20 years. Some of his professional singing experience includes three years as a member of the Chicago Symphony Chorus, vocals with TVK Orchestra, caroling with The Caroling Party and studio work in Chicago and Indianapolis. He has been a member of the vocal team at Willow Creek Community Church and is currently the Worship Pastor at Hawthorn Hills Community Church in Libertyville, IL.

Joni Larlee
Joni Larlee welcomes the opportunity to sing once again at Singer Spotlight with all of the wonderful artists and musicians who produce and make it all happen. Their dedication, love and support have given her a deep sense of appreciation and respect for all that they have accomplished. Joni continues to perform for private functions and special events where her French Canadian heritage enables her to incorporate French music into her repertoire of vintage standards. Her multidimensional talents are expressed creatively through her singing, writing, and hair design as well as teaching classes in progressive relaxation and self-awareness. She calls it "Passionation"!

Cindy Matzl
Newly wed; (formerly Cindy Beals) has had a long career - getting her first professional gig at age 15 playing guitar and singing lead in a local Michigan band. After High School, she headed to the Twin Cities for several years - performing all styles full time in the Club Circuit, traveling throughout the Midwest, performing overseas for the USO, and recording studio sessions. Following her mentors to LA, she formed her own successful group working with many incredible musicians and singers. The Midwest drew her back to raise a family. She has worked with various Orchestra and Band leaders in the Chicago area.