Performing at Singer Spotlight Unplugged at Uncommon Ground on Thursday, September 4.

Jim Loftus
use the talents that you possess.
the woods would be very silent
if no birds would sing
except the best
I find it incredibly difficult to write or talk about myself. Maybe that's the reason I like to observe other people's actions and emotions. Comparing them to what I would think or feel, whether I would agree or disagree, is the basis for a musical response. Taking that emotive reply, shaping it with words and melody, then, forming the entire process into one completed song, is a wondrous accomplishment that I would love to share with anyone who will take the time to listen.

Michelle Hallman
Michelle Hallman was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She sang in several bands there and performed in cruise ship shows. She has been a working musician for over 15 years and has a background in blues, funk, R&B, rock and jazz. Since she moved to Chicago in 1992, Hallman has been a part of many different musical projects including Funkhouse, Butterfly McQueen, Amazing Headgear, the Weebles and The Rob Curtis Orchestra. Michelle was recently invited to join SAG. for her vocal work on several different TV commercial spots. She is also an established percussionist and has lent her vocal and percussion skills to many recording efforts including an upcoming CD by Amazing Headgear, Mr. Blotto, and her own original CD titled "Winter's Day."

Ben Hollis

Jennifer Anglin