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Tamra Engle

Creating music for Film Television & New Media

About Me

WHAT I DO:
I CREATE SONGS/MUSIC FOR FILM TELEVISION AND NEW MEDIA; I TRY TO PLAY A FEW SHOWS EACH MONTH SO I CAN GET MY "PEOPLE FIX" AND CATCH UP WITH MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY!
HEAR WHAT FOLKS ARE SAYING ABOUT TAMRA ENGLE'S MUSIC:
"When you reach into your heart something magic happens"
- Martin Page Producer/Songwriter
"Tamra Engle's performance rocked us all at Benson's Lakeside Resort!
Her positive engery and interaction with the crowd filled the atmosphere with fun making it an entertaining and exciting evening. Tamra's singing style is creative and fresh. We can't wait to have you back at our resort"
-Carrie/Owner Benson's Lakeside Resort
Tamra Engle's sound has the rock sensibilities of Fleetwood Mac and the folk edge of early Neil Young;
Her career in music spans more than twenty-five years. She started out fronting the all girl punk rock sensations The MsFits, which led to, among other things, opening gigs for the Go-Gos.
This engaging acoustic performer is now showcasing her latest songs that will be soon be available on her latest release "The Blonde Flame Sessions". She has worked as a studio musician in Los Angeles and toured the country tirelessly.
She has had songs placed in television movies, and nationally aired commercials; and now is your chance to catch her live and book her for an upcoming performance you can read more about her and hear samples from "The Blonde Flame Sessions" at www.guitartam.com"
Or if you are lucky enough to catch one of her live sets, come on up and say hey. I know Tamra would love it!
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Member Since: 9/3/2006
Band Website: tamraengle.com
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My kid Brother who makes me want to be a better person and loves me no matter what I do,

Tommy Tedesco for taking in a skinny kid and getting her first studio jobs-also teaching me that it is not ok for people to tell me I am not good enough to get the next gig. I literally was able to have food on the table most nites because of your kindness, I know the angels are groovin to your music my friend.

Thoreau, Rumi, Poe~your words have brought me great comfort many many nites.
The Beatles-Paul, your the reason I picked up a guitar I will always have a warm spot in my hear for you.

Bowie,There is NOBODY like you!
Bruce Springsteen, Born to Run is the seminal rock album, I still remember standing in my parents garage with my mouth hanging open the first time I heard Born to Run...
Patti Smith, Indigo Girls, Patty Griffin, Bonnie Hayes, Shawn Colvin, Mary Chapin Carpenter your sonwriting & structure are amazing you challenge me to be a better songwriter.

Amy & Emily- You are both incredibly giving people, the world is simply a better place because your in it... You ARE the ripples in the water.

Bob Dylan, Neil Young, & Dixie Chicks- For speaking the truth without fear

Joni Mitchell, & Lindsey Buckingham for introducing me to open tunings, somedays I love you, and somedays I hate you..... ;-)

Stevie, you remain the poet of my heart.

ALBUMS THAT CHANGED ME:

Meet the Beatles
Hwy 61 revisited
Can you believe your ears (momma's and pappas)
Pet Sounds
Sgt Pepper
Low
Born to Run....(whew!)
Rumors
Heart
Horses
Court n Spark
More than This
Who's Next
Fox confessor brings the flood
In Utero

Sounds Like: The rock sensibilities of Fleetwood Mac and blended with the folk influence of early Neil Young.
Record Label: Sable Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

what price music???

So Radiohead has announced that their new release *in the rainbow* will have no SET price, Let the people pay what they like....FINALLY someone challenged the lame ass rule that songs are only wort...
Posted by Tamra Engle on Wed, 03 Oct 2007 04:27:00 PST

Do something to make a difference TODAY!!

No nurdles for turtlesMost plastic products start life as pre-production pellets, known as "nurdles". Nurdles are the most economic and efficient way to transport plastics to factories, where they're ...
Posted by Tamra Engle on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:20:00 PST

Do something to make a difference TODAY!!

No nurdles for turtlesMost plastic products start life as pre-production pellets, known as "nurdles". Nurdles are the most economic and efficient way to transport plastics to factories, where they're ...
Posted by Tamra Engle on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:20:00 PST

Fall & all thats after

Link to my fall thangs....http://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/tools/view_news letter.php?newsletter_id=1409618885
Posted by Tamra Engle on Sun, 23 Sep 2007 10:17:00 PST

Check out this event: Tamra Engle@ Crows Nest Santa Cruz

Hosted By: Tamra Engle When: Thursday Sep 20, 2007 at 8:30 PMWhere: The Crows Nest2218 E. Cliff DrSanta Cruz, CA 95062United StatesDescription:Tamra Engle Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Tamra Engle on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:45:00 PST

Death of a 1000 pieces

You know when your getting on the freeway, and your flooring the car ramping up all the power your lil 4 banger can muster to merge with the throng of humanity speeding along lifes little human highwa...
Posted by Tamra Engle on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:23:00 PST

The Barn & good times in Gilroy

Had a wonderful weekend playing at the Barn in Gilroy. Now if you've not played at the barn or caught a show there, your in for a real treat.As a performer the host's Eric & Cheryl have taken the conc...
Posted by Tamra Engle on Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:38:00 PST

TV/Film/Corporate Samples

I have added a song sampler titled TV Cartoons which contain examples of other musical work I can create for film/television/corporate projects.
Posted by Tamra Engle on Sat, 30 Jun 2007 06:14:00 PST

CD Release & American Idol!

Pretty Exciting times!Memorial day has come and gone; officially allowing everyone to dust off their white pumps and party on until they have to be boxed back up after labor day....In California that ...
Posted by Tamra Engle on Tue, 29 May 2007 03:34:00 PST

LOSING A MOM

These are the best of times, and the worst of times..... Musically, meeting so many wonderful artists, producers,friends.... and very suddenly losing my mother the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.... I a...
Posted by Tamra Engle on Wed, 29 Nov 2006 10:26:00 PST