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Thriving, Not Just Surviving with Character Actor Best Known for His Role as Dr. Albert Robbins on CBS’ Series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and Disabled Actor Advocate, Guest Robert David Hall and Musical Guest Robert David Hall with Cellist, Judith Stearns Hall, and Ken Deifik, Harmonica Player, on The LIFE CHANGES Show

GUEST: ROBERT DAVID HALL and MUSICAL GUESTS: ROBERT DAVID HALL with JUDITH STEARNS HALL and KEN DEIFIK

ROBERT DAVID HALL

For the past 16 years, character actor Robert David Hall played quirky coroner Dr. Albert Robbins on the hit CBS series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

For more than six years in the late 70’s and 80’s, he was the daytime voice and music director of KNX-FM, the legendary CBS “mellow-rock” station in Los Angeles.. While working at Columbia Square, newsman Christopher Ames approached Hall about a movie he and his wife were writing. It was Hall’s role as a burn survivor in that film,  Class Action, (with Gene Hackman and Laurence Fishburne) that most closely parallels his own life.

In 1978, an 18-wheel truck struck David’s car and he was severely burned when the car’s gas tank exploded, leading to the amputation of both legs.  Today, he walks comfortably on two prosthetic limbs.

His appearance in Class Action led to film work with Kevin Spacey in The Negotiator and James Spader in Dream Lover.  His many television guest-starring roles include “Brooklyn South,” “Touched By An Angel,” “Highway to Heaven, “LA Law,” “High Incident,” “The Practice,” and “The West Wing.”

In addition to acting, Hall’s passions include music and voice work.  He’s been heard in hundreds of commercials, animated series, and narrations.

In 2011 a CD of his own songs, “Things They Don’t Teach You In School” received praise from music critics and fans- and led to TV performances and an appearance on the Grand Old Opry at the legendary Ryman Auditorium.

A devoted community activist, Hall  is currently on the board of The National Organization on Disability in Washington, D.C.  He served 15 years as the National Chair of the Performers with Disabilities Caucus for both SAG-AFTRA and Actors Equity and has served on SAG’s national board as well.

Hall also spends time speaking to diverse organizations such as the Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities, The Amputee Coalition of America, and the World Congress for Burn Survivors.

In 2005 and 2008, he addressed the United Nations General Assembly and helped present the Franklin D. Roosevelt ‘Disability Awareness’ Award to the King of Jordan and the Consul General of New Zealand.

In 2010, Hall spoke at the White House for the 20th Anniversary of the “Americans With Disabilities Act,” and was honored to introduce President Obama.

He credits much of his acting success to years of study with Gordon Hunt, Gary Austin, and work in Equity waiver classical theater.

A graduate of UCLA, Robert David Hall is the father of an adult son, Andrew. He and his wife, Judy, live in Los Angeles.

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Cynthia Snyder               Cynthia Snyder Public Relations

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“Seeing the Music,” with Guest, Composer and Producer, David Raiklen, and Musical Guests, Composer and Renowned Pianist,  Bryan Pezzone and Internationally Acclaimed Violinist, Marina Manukian on The LIFE CHANGES Show

GUEST: DAVID RAIKLEN and MUSICAL GUESTS: BRYAN PEZZONE and MARINA MANUKIAN

BRYAN PEZZONE

Bryan is the consummate crossover pianist of his generation.  He has excelled in classical, contemporary, jazz and experimental genres and is known for both his versatility and virtuosity as a performing artist, improviser and composer. Bryan performs with composers and musicians as diverse as Pierre Boulez, John Williams, and John Adams, and records on countless film and television soundtracks. He is the pianist in the group Free Flight; a crossover classical/jazz quartet. These concerts feature many of his own compositions. In addition, Bryan has initiated a performing series that he calls “FREEDOM SERIES” which involves improvisations and verbal musings on life.

Bryan has  performed with many major symphony orchestra associations, and is known in the Los Angeles area as one of the primary freelance pianists for film and television soundtrack recording, contemporary music premieres, and chamber music accompany. As a soloist, Bryan has performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Pasadena Pops, Santa Monica Symphony, San Antonio Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic Institute Orchestra, United States International University Orchestra, U.C. Irvine Symphony Orchestra, Eastman Philharmonic and the Pacific Symphony.

Bryan has produced CDs of his own music which blends jazz and classical styles– including “Flying on Water” produced by Steve Wight, featuring M.B. Gordy on drums and Bart Samolis on bass, as well as solo piano CD’s featuring his more introspective music, including Piano Prayers, Visits with Gershwin, Hymns for Holliston, and Music Candles and Mountaintops.

In addition, Bryan has been principal pianist in the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra from its inception in 1991-1999 as well as the former chair and founder of the Multi-focused keyboard department at the California Institute of the Arts from 1987-2000. He abandoned both those positions in order to discover new paths and is passionate about continuously redefining himself and his role as an artist, musician, and person in today’s complex and eclectic culture.

Learn More About Bryan Pezzone at www.bryanpezzone.net and Follow Bryan at www.facebook.com/bryan.pezzone and on www.youtube.com/user/bryanpezzone

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“Native Insights,” with Guest Tongva Elder and Tribal Officer, Native American, Julia Louise Bogany; and Musical Guest Michael Whitehorse Aviles, Native American Tongva Elder, Vietnam era U.S. Veteran and Musician, on The LIFE CHANGES Show

GUEST: JULIA LOUISE BOGANY and MUSICAL GUEST: MICHAEL WHITEHORSE AVILES

JULIA LOUISE BOGANY

Julia Louise Bogany is a Gabrieleño / Tongva Elder and a member of the San Gabrieleño Band of Mission Indians in the San Gabriel Valley and is their Cultural Affairs Consultant.   She serves on Several Committees and Organizations including The Chaffy College Equity Council, Pomona Human Relations Board Member, The Riverside School District Native American Consultant, California Indian Education Association, a member of the California Indian Basket Weavers Association, and she is President of Residential Motivators, her consulting firm.

Julia has years of training in Child Development, Indian Child Welfare, and Native American Studies.  She is fluent in English & Spanish.  Julia was a preschool Director, anda after-school Middle School Coordinator and she has instructed Child Development for home Day Care.

She assists the Gabrieleño – Tongva tribe and the Fontana Native American Indian Center with grants.  She represents her Gabrieleño – Tongva tribe at many events and activities.  She has worked for over twenty years for her community and for her tribe.  She is a strong advocate for ICWA & FASD.  Julia is also part of the revitalization of the Tognva Language program.  Also Heads the Demonstrators and Display Table for Moompetam events at the Aquarium of the Pacific.  She also serves on the Steering Committee as well as is an active participant.

Learn More About Julia Louise Bogany and the Gabrieleño / Tongva Tribe at www.gabrielinosprings.com

and www.facebook.com/pg/The-Kuruvungna-Springs-and-The-GabrielinoTongva-Springs-Foundation-175237389216646/about/

 

“Putting The Spirit in Business,” with Guests Conscious Communication Experts, Corporate Coaches, Speakers and Trainers, George Kansas and Tracey Trottenberg and Musical Guest Singer, Songwriter and Community Builder, Colin James Martin on The LIFE CHANGES Show

GUESTS: GEORGE P. KANSAS and TRACEY TROTTENBERG and MUSICAL GUEST: COLIN JAMES MARTIN

GEORGE P. KANSAS and TRACEY TROTTENBERG

With a combined 50 years on stage, George and Tracey joined forced to teach “Messenger training from the inside out.” Together, they help women in business, speakers, authors, coaches and entrepreneurs to step into their authentic voice and own any stage. Through live events and unique coaching programs, Tracey and George gently guide woment through a deep dismantling of egoic attachments, replacing them with empowering truths, turning Spiritual Practice into Practical Business Strategy.

With years of experience in corporate and corporate training, and as an entrepreneurs, keynote speakers, master trainer, Conscious Communication experts, George and Tracey have spoken to, trained and coached tens of thousands of people internationally. Tracey has shared the stage with luminaries such as Les Brown, Lisa Nichols, Marianne Williamson and more. George is a recognized coach to performers, athletes, C-suite executives and entrepreneurs for nearly three decades, having shared the marquis with inspirational greats Zig Ziglar, Denis Waitley and Brian Tracy. As an expert in Feminine Leadership, Tracey co-authored the 3-category Amazon Bestseller “Faces of the New Feminine Leadership” and was a top ten finalist in “North America’s Next Greatest Speaker” competition. George has written 8 books, is a former lawyer, single dad, two time cancer survivor and now “presence advisor” to some of America’s most noted rock musicians. Together, what sets George and Tracey apart is the love that is infused in everything they do, speak, teach and create.

Together, this due Co-hosts the popular women’s empowerment event, “Own, Honor and UnleashTM” and the unique messenger training program “Speak with SoulTM” as well as the podcasts “The Deeper Conversation” and “Prosperity Playground”.

George and Tracey have invested their lives in the intellectual and spiritual understanding of conscious communication. They’ve seen first hand the power words can have. They’ve invested their lives in understanding how. Whether exploring the depths of spirituality or discussing leadership strategies for the 21st century – or both – George and Tracey provide valuable insperational insight because over their lives, they’ve done it. The programs offered by Amazing Women International, Inc. have been called the Harvard MBA of Conscious Communications. Together, this dynamic duo guide Messengers ready to create, embody and lead transformational conversations in our world. Tracey and George founded “Voices for the Voiceless;” a not-for-profit fund to support women, children, animals, cancer survivors and mother Earth.

Learn More About George P. Kansas and Tracey Trottenberg at www.georgeandtracey.strikingly.com, www.gpk.strikingly.com, www.traceytrottenberg.com and www.facebook.com/jumpercables and www.facebook.com/tracey.trottenberg

 

“Acting Authentically,” with Guest Stage, TV and Film Actress, and Writer, Diane Adair, and Musical Guest, Pop and Soul Singer / Songwriter, Summer Rona on The LIFE CHANGES Show

GUEST: DIANE ADAIR and MUSICAL GUEST: SUMMER RONA

SUMMER RONA

“Summer Rona is a dynamic performer who has traveled the globe singing and writing Pop & Soul music. Summer creates original music that weaves ambient electronic sounds over old school hip hop beats, ominous timpani’s, and rich harmonies while she delivers powerful, heart felt lyrics with contagious melodies and catchy beats. She pulls you into her real life stories connecting to the human desire to overcome adversity and to celebrate a triumphant life with her sultry vocals ranging from a clear-toned coloratura soprano, to a raw bluesy alto with smooth as butter trills. Summer incorporates her accomplished piano playing skills into her tunes as well her natural vocal ability inspired by her classically trained pianist father and her opera singing mother.

With her curly locks, olive skin and Bohemian funky style she is reminiscent of a young, soulful Teena Marie with some Sade sophistication and Christina Aguilera sass. In touch with her Jewish & French heritage she likes to sing in other languages including Hebrew and French and includes a vast array of worldly instrumentation to expand her ever growing fan base. Summer sets the stage for theatrical performances from epic ballads and haunting melodies to “get up and dance” vintage be-bop pop grooves inspired by The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Pharell, Timberlake, Sia, Rihanna and Lana Del Rey. Growing up singing Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and MJ songs, Summer is a true vocalist capable of hitting any range and style. Summer performs with a twist of Gaga-esque artistic presence and vision and proves to be a well-rounded artist capable of moving a world wide audience.”

With a passion for life and a drive to connect with people on a deeper level, Summer Rona puts every ounce of her energy into creating and performing music. She hopes to inspire others to express themselves as fully as she does. She is influenced by music that “moves me to tears or makes me dance, from Motown to Classical, if it touches my soul, I love it!” Summer says. Her parents met in a band & brought Summer to every rehearsal & gig as an infant. “I had a mic in my hand before I could stand.” Summer says as she flashes a picture of her in a diaper holding a silver vintage mic to her mouth. Her mother was a beautiful singer and her father was a classically trained pianist who’s sudden death last year caused Summer to question her purpose on this earth. “Serve others with your talents, work hard, love and…DREAM” she says. “Dream as big as you can and never, ever give up! That’s what my dad told me.”

As an accomplished singer and piano player herself, Summer has the sound of experience. She performed a duet with the legendary Jermaine Jackson, singing the hit song, “I’ll Be There”, among other Jackson favorites at Planet Hollywood in Vegas. She had the opportunity to perform at the infamous Hollywood Bowl with Evan Ross opening for Diana Ross to a crowd of 20,000. It was a dream come true for Summer to sing with Stevie Wonder at the House Full of Toys Benefit Concert as part of the International Colors of Love Choir in December 2011 at The Nokia Theatre. Summer also wrote and produced a house track for Michael Costello that played for thousands at the NYC Lincoln Center for the Project Runway Finale Show! You can hear her voice on the radio, the American Idol video game, television shows & commercials, jingles,

“The Politics of Love,” with Guest, Founder of the Love Party, Paul E. Amori, who is also running for Mayor of Los Angeles; and Musical Guests, Stars of the BBC-TV Drama Series, “Moses Jones” and “Peak Practice,” Ganda Boys, UKbased Ugandan Singers Denis Mugagga and Dan Sewagudde, (Formerly of DaTwinz fame), on The LIFE CHANGES Show

GUEST: PAUL E. AMORI and MUSICAL GUESTS: GANDA BOYS, DENIS MUGAGGA and DAN SEWAGUDDE, (Formerly of Da Twinz)

GANDA BOYS

The Ganda Boys (formerly known as Da Twinz) was formed during 2008 through an exciting collaboration on the highly acclaimed 2009 BBC-TV drama series, MOSES JONES. Denis Mugagga, Daniel Sewagudde and Craig Pruess immediately found that they had a special sound and style together – and that they could write lots of songs as a team (so easily) and the result was immediate, soulful, amazing and rewarding.

Forced to flee Uganda in 2001, Denis Mugagga and Daniel Sewagudde acquired refugee status in the UK having endured a relocation process that lasted several years. As young musicians from a turbulent Ugandan homeland they experienced first-hand the hardship of re-establishing their lives in a foreign system, leaving family, friends, and their budding hopes behind. They found strength while meeting many other refugees along their journey and became committed to addressing the current unprecedented flow of over 60 million displaced people from several troubled countries in the world.

UK based Ugandan singers DENIS MUGAGGA and DAN SEWAGUDDE (formerly of Da Twinz fame) have teamed up with UK world musician, arranger, record producer and film composer, CRAIG PRUESS, to form a new and exciting band, the GANDA BOYS.

A unique and vibrant sound, a big London live show achieved their first album!

On top of that, the three Ganda Boys have started the GANDA FOUNDATION, their charitable organization for raising money for social programs to combat poverty in the Third World – starting with raising funds and providing equipment for Ugandan hospitals and schools in need.

The recorded sound of the Ganda Boys is under the capable hands of cutting edge world fusion expert/performer, CRAIG PRUESS – a versatile American multi-instrumentalist musician, award winning composer, arranger, gold & platinum record producer.

Living in Kenya, East Africa, for some years, he stirred up the music scene there after joining the East Conservatoire of Music in Nairobi as a full time member of the music teaching staff. (he was in constant trouble with the establishment there for becoming well known in Kenya with his rock and soul bands!).

Based in the UK for many years, Craig has arranged and/or produced many of the UK’s top recording artists, including Massive Attack, Def Leppard, Sir Cliff Richard, Bond, and has been a featured session musician for Joe Cocker, Mike Oldfield and the Madonna film, “The Next Best Thing”. This is surely a very dangerous man…

His Indo-fusion expertise and sitar playing can be heard on “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, “Harry Potter, The Goblet of Fire”, “The Guru” and the Warner Brothers film “A Little Princess”.

Craig’s number one UK box office composer credits include the soundtracks for films “Bend It Like Beckham” and “Bride and Prejudice”, and his credits for TV music include the 2010 BAFTA Award nominated and 2009 RTS award nominated (for best original music score) BBC-TV drama series, MOSES JONES, and also one of the most successful independent TV drama series in UK history, “Peak Practice.”

But it was during the making of the recent BBC “Moses Jones” series that Craig first met and worked with Denis and Dan, and they have never looked back! It’s a sizzling collaboration,

“Change Your Energy – Transform Your Life” with Guest.  Author, Speaker and Teacher, Brandy Faith Weld; and Musical Guest, World Renowned Band of Gyspy, Swing, Tango, Folk and “Wild Classical” Music, Café Musique on The LIFE CHANGES Show

GUEST: BRANDY FAITH WELD and MUSICAL GUEST: CAFÉ MUSIQUE

CAFÉ MUSIQUE (BRYNN ALBANESE, DUANE INGLISH, CRAIG NUTTYCOMBE, FRED MURRAY, ERIC WILLIAMS)

Café Musique lives up to its name with a musical pallet that includes gypsy, swing, tango, folk and their self-defined genre, “wild classical.” The five members seem to eat, sleep and breathe music. They’re from the central coast of California and all five come from wildly different backgrounds, but together they’ve found kindred musical spirits in one another. Having performed around the world and been on the stages of several world-class music festivals, Café Musique has made thousands of fans of their powerful, emotive and beautiful sound. They have shared the stage with Doc Severinsen, David Grisman Quintet and Los Lobos and performed and recorded with Grammy award winner Louis Ortega, musical madman Joe Craven, songwriter Jill Knight and Broadway vocalist Sarah Kleeman.

A quote from Lisa Manning (entertainment director, Hidden Valley Music Seminars, Carmel Valley, CA) captures the essence of the band’s music perfectly: “Leading the way is the siren song of violinist Brynn Albanese. She charms, seduces, and delightfully entertains the audience through a whirlwind of musical genres. The group dynamic is part of the fun, with a sassy, musical interplay between accordionist Duane Inglish and Ms. Albanese. The band offers range as well as depth, moving from exhilarating tango to the intense folk music of Eastern Europe to the truly lovely songwriting of guitarist Craig Nuttycombe.”

Rounding out the band, string wizard Eric Williams brings a life-time of musical experience to the band’s fabric forged by his touring and recording with Taj Mahal, Rita Coolidge and appearing on over 100 recordings. On bass is multi-instrumentalist Fred Murray, whose background in blues, folk and rock gives the ensemble a heartbeat that underscores the ensemble’s powerful and passionate music.

Learn More About Café Musique at www.cafemusique.org

ABOUT THE BAND MEMBERS:

Brynn Albanese (violin and vocals)

Graduate Peabody Conservatory of Music; Boston Symphony and Pops; Concertmaster of the Boston Philharmonic; Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and The Hague Philharmonic in The Netherlands; Concertmaster SLO Opera and Symphony of the Vines; recorded on Schindler’s List; Saving Private Ryan; Jurassic Park; author ‘Violin Practice Technique Boot Camp’ endorsed by American String Teachers Association; gluten-free but not fun free.

 

Duane Inglish (accordion)

Studied under master accordionists Frank Umbro and Ray Gibson; past director of the Live Oak Music Festival in Santa Barbara; former pub owner; loves bluegrass but won’t tell anyone; poet; frustrated romanticist; traveler; former public radio host; truck driver; passionate photographer; likes chick flicks; watches ‘Singing in the Rain” late at night; drinks cheap wine.

 

 

Craig Nuttycombe (guitar and vocals)

Songwriter; wordsmith; Hollywood High School; New Dimensions surf band; Lambert and Nuttycombe; A&M records (two albums); toured with Jimi Hendrix and Canned Heat; loves his dog; channels Mr. Rogers; was french romanticist Jean Pierre in another life; Wallichs Music, Sunset and Vine; takes pictures of the audience; enjoys picnics and showers.

 

 

“How Legends Are Made,” with Guest Barbara Morrison, Legendary Jazz Performer, Recording Artist, Educator and Founder of The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center; and Musical Guests Internationally Renowned Violinist and Founder of The Enlightenment Music Series, Marina Manukian and Internationally Renowned Pianist and Consummate Crossover Artist of his time, Bryan Pezzone on The LIFE CHANGES Show

GUEST: BARBARA MORRISON and MUSICAL GUESTS: MARINA MANUKIAN and BRYAN PEZZONE

BARBARA MORRISON

Originally from Detroit, Barbara Morrison’s twenty-year career as a performer and recording artist includes appearances worldwide with some of the greatest names in jazz:She has performed with artists such as; Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Buddy Collette, Joe Williams, Gerald Wiggins, Jimmy Witherspoon, Hank Crawford, Eddie Harris, Nancy Wilson, David T. Walker and Jimmy Smith. She has performed in such highly regarded venues as Carnegie Hall, the North Sea Jazz Festival, the Bern Jazz Festival and the Playboy Jazz Festival.

Learn More About Barbara Morrison at www.barbaramorrison.com

Learn More About The Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center at www.barbaramorrisonpac.com

“Rooted in Peace,” with Guest Greg Reitman, Director, Producer, Writer and Active Member of the Director’s Guild of America; and Musical Guest Stevie Dub, Rap and Hip Hop Artist, and Brand Ambassador for 7percenter, on The LIFE CHANGES Show

GUEST: GREG REITMAN and MUSICAL GUEST: STEVIE DUB

STEVIE DUB

Stevie Dub is from Lancaster Wisconsin & for the past few years he’s lived in Los Angeles where he’s hosted numerous shows & events with his manager & CEO of 7percenter, Steve ‘Boss’ Haas.

Stevie Dub is brand ambassador of 7percenter, a movement which stands for the 7% of people in the world who have a goal & a dream who chase after their goals & inspire others along the way. Together Stevie & 7percenter have donated to numerous schools and companies through their partnered, “PathFinder” nonprofit organization.

This year Stevie Dub plans on releasing a mixtape followed by a full length concept album.

 

Learn More About Stevie Dub and Follow Him at www.facebook.com/steviedubmusic

Hear Stevie Dub’s Music at: www.soundcloud.com/steviedub

“Downloading Joy” with “The Beverly Hills Shaman,” Guest Joya Delaney; and Musical Guest, Greek Songstress and Leonard Cohen Collaborator, Athena Andreadis on The LIFE CHANGES Show

GUEST: JOYA DELANEY and MUSICAL GUEST: ATHENA ANDREADIS

ATHENA ANDREADIS

Described by the British press as “A rare diamond”, “A voice blessed”, “A singer destined for great things”

“A voice of great emotional resonance”

”Brave and original.” – The Guardian

 

“A talented rising star” – Billboard Magazine

Athena keeps touching peoples’ hearts with her powerfully emotive voice.

 

Athena Andreadis is one of those people who live and breathe and think and talk about music and she writes with the same sort of direct focus. During a one hour Channel 5 / Sky Arts documentary made about her in the UK, legendary songwriter Chris Difford (Squeeze) described Athena as someone who, “writes and sings from the heart. She doesn’t need to be packaged by anyone – she is simply and beautifully her.” She has the same sort of clear artistic vision that marks out Ed Sheeran or Adele or John Legend and it’s matched with a fresh, limitless ambition.

 

Born in London to Greek parents, Athena’s mother would sing her to sleep. Despite all the music around the house, the young Athena was encouraged to study business, so she headed to Bath University but continued performing. After securing a First Class Degree in Business, Athena enrolled at Trinity College, London, where she graduated from with two post-graduate degrees in Classical and Jazz Voice.  Her consistent performing throughout her school years inevitably lead to Athena recording her debut album, Breathe With Me, which drew many excellent reviews, indeed The Guardian commenting that she was “Brave and original. A remarkably fine singer songwriter.” Since then she has headlined and sold out numerous UK tours, played at Glastonbury, had songs covered by other artists and seen her own music synced with TV, commercials and movies. All the while Athena has built a strong and sizeable following with the sort of word of mouth that can only come from connecting directly with the emotional heart of your audience.

 

She has collaborated, recorded, performed and written songs with several internationally acclaimed and award-winning artists & songwriters including Eric Appapoulay (Natasha Bedingfield, Cat Stevens), Richard Causon (Ryan Adams, Ethan Johns, The Kings of Leon, Rufus Wainwright), Geoff Martyn (Travis), Chaz Jankel (Blockheads), Marti Pellow (Wet Wet Wet), David Saw (Carly Simon, Ben Taylor), Adam Levy (Norah Jones), Mike Rowe (Sheryl Crowe), Ben Trigg (Arctic Monkeys, Razorlight), Darren Berry (La Roux), Chesney Hawkes, Richard Cassell (Plan B), Ethan Allen (Ben Harper), Miles Zuniga (Fastball), Tobias Froberg (Ane Brun, Lisa Ekdahl), Leslie Satcher and Rebecca Martin,  for which Athena also won an award as a songwriter (“You’re Older” for Rebecca Martin’s album Growing Season) for which they won the Best Folk/Singer-Songwriter Album at the Independent Music Awards (USA).  She has had several cuts on other artists records too, as well as syncs on TV networks like CBS and NBC in the US, and films internationally.

 

Peeling Apples her second album was produced by Swedes Magnus Frykberg and Tobias Froberg (Ane Brun and Lisa Ekdahl), and co-writers on the record include Richard Causon (Ryan Adams, Ethan Johns, The Kings of Leon, Rufus Wainwright), and Jamie Hartman (Joss Stone, Anastacia) features on a duet. Further to headlining London Bush Hall, her first single, “Finding England” featured on the cover album of Word magazine and was selected for the Visit England campaign to coincid...