Performing at Singer Spotlight North Shore at Pops Highwood on Thursday, May 30

Rebecca Nixon
A late bloomer, Rebecca Nixon is rockin' into the music scene! She officially debuted her singing career here at Pop's in our Singer spotlight just last year! She's very excited to be back. She gives special thanks to Becca Kaufman and the Bobby Schiff Band who let her sing briefly at a Christmas party, a few years back, enabling this wonderful door to open! Also a special thanks to all who work so hard to make this showcase happen. This past year she has broadened her musical horizons by singing at other singer spotlight venues around the Chicago area as well as experiencing professional recording time in a studio. She has been diligently training under Larry Brent of the Larry Brent Orchestra and has taken her vocal studies to the next level. Becoming more comfortable with her style and singing, Rebecca hopes to bring us some originals next year. Thank you to all who came out to support not only Rebecca but the band, Pop's and the Singer spotlight showcase!

Kate Milan
Kate is originally from the Detroit area and has been singing professionally in Chicago for the last 11 years. She is currently the lead female vocalist for "The Bill Pollack Orchestra" where she enjoys working with such talented and supportive musicians. Kate's career includes singing for commercials, live industrials and voice over. Her energy, spirit, range and flexibility, as well as a beautiful voice, are immediately apparent in her music. Kate would like to give a special thanks to her family and friends for their continued support.

Lisa Jo Swanson
Lisa Jo Swanson is happy to be a part of the Singer Spotlight North Shore. She has also been a featured singer at Chick Singer Night and Local Vocal Brew. Having worked in all of Chicago's Theme Dinner Theatres (Dry Gulch, King's Manor, Chicago's Gangstertown, Tommy Gun's Garage) she is used to singing for audiences who are eating, drinking and not paying attention. She spent her formative years in musical theatre but for as long as she can remember she has been traveling the world as a spokesperson for various products that she knows very little about. She is happily unmarried to fellow actor, Bob Romeo, who keeps life exciting!

Connie Olson
Connie Olson is originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota where she began her career as a lead singer in many of the area's top local bands. Connie's career has spanned many musical styles...Rock and Roll, Rhythm and Blues and Jazz. In the 1980's, Connie moved to Los Angeles, California where she attended the Dick Grove School of Music. Working in LA's venues, she performed with great musicians from the Manhattan Transfer, The Rippington's, Chicago, The Beachboys, Madonna, Peter Duchin's Big Band, The Brian Setzer Band, and Prince…to name a few. Connie can be heard on Dr. Fink's newest CD "Ultrasound", Matt Fink was the keyboardist for Prince's band, The Revolution. She has also provided powerful background vocals for rock guitarists, Jimi Behringer and Ole Ask, both international recording artists. Connie's newest project is with "The Bill Molenhof Group"(Bill is a German Vibraphonist.) They have traveled all over the United States and will begin a tour of Europe this fall. They'll be performing concerts, teaching clinics and recording the group's first CD. Most recently, Connie has been featured on a CD "Jazz at the G", a compilation of singers and musicians from the Minneapolis and St. Paul area. Connie has started work on her first CD due out this fall.