Like the mystical isle of the same name, Avalon's songs guide her listeners to a celestial place of exotic visions and magic. Her original music is an intoxicating blend of traditional jazz, blues and hip hop with the ethereal lilt of melodies from the otherworld. Avalon herself would easily pass as an Island Goddess, with waves of brilliant red hair cascading to her waist and an aura of both mystery and mischief stealing from her sultry gold-flecked eyes. It is no surprise that Avalon's live performances are electrifying. Passion and energy transcend her songs and mesmerize her audience. Entranced, many rise to their feet and draw close to her, just as mortals through the centuries have quested for the Goddesses of Avalon.
Born of mortal parents, each were talented musicians in their own right. Her mom was a singer in the original line-up of Gary Puckett's band The Ravens and her father was the originator and frontman of The Mystics.Her childhood was anything but ordinary, growing up in a world of exotic animals and a daily ration of original melodies pouring from the familys home music studio. Raised in a wildlife sanctuary just outside Houston, Avalon's childhood playmates included a docile jaguar, a gentle lion and more exotic animals than a National Geographic collection. It was not surprising that her free and natural up-bringing in this untamed oasis would inspire her at an early age to express her inner essence through music.
At the age of seven, Avalon wrote her first song entitled Guinea Pig Missin' Blues, the sad inspiration of which is painfully obvious. Her father, an accomplished pianist and songwriter, taught her to play guitar at the age of fourteen and she never looked back. The guitar and piano became the tools of her craft, as she would spend long hours each day composing and practicing soulful songs, emanating from her tender yet spirited heart. Her lyrics convey the exquisite joy and inevitable pain of young love. The bold melodies are haunting and touch the soul in a way that only Avalon can.
Avalon completed her first CD, entitled simply Avalon, recorded and produced by Dan Workman of Sugarhill Studios. Workman is best known for his work with Beyonce, ZZ Top and Destiny's Child. The CD includes all original songs by Avalon, and features her father on piano in the song "No Strings", as well as Workman who played guitar and keyboard for several cuts.
Many hip-hop and R&B artists have caught on to Avalon's rare soulful vocal skills and have requested her presence on their projects and performances. Before Houston's flavor hit MTV and BET, Avalon shared the stage or soundbooth with current hot acts such as Big Pokey, Reggo Sire, Lil Troy, Deja and Brooke Valentine, just to name a few. Over the last 3 years Avalon fronted two local Houston bands, Goddess and Kozmonix. Goddess was a modern pop/rock band with a style reminiscent of Heart and Fleetwood Mac. Kozmonix was an incredible lineup of talented musicians with music written in various styles from Reggae/Dancehall, Salsa, Latin Funk, Trip-Hop, Free Jazz, Rock and delving deep into improvisation.
For those who want more of Avalon, she performs live at many of Houston, Austin and Dallas' most popular nightclubs and at various spots across the country. Check local listings from Houston's Rudyard's to L.A.'s Whisky A GoGo. Catch her on your tube in a national ESPN commercial, airing NOW!!! You might also get a glimpse of Avalon working a catwalk during LA Fashion Week and various other runways for some of the hottest designers around including Ed Hardy. Donna L'oren, Paul Mitchell, Junker Designs(Steven Tyler, Shakira Mongoose Tour, Britney Spears, Godsmack), Sophisticated Bitch, Miguel Rodriguez, SPASSO, Filament Atelier, Camille La Vie, TropiCouture, etc. Avalon also regularly models for LeToya Luckett's Lady Elle boutique in Houston. Be sure to check out the self-titled Southern Backtones album(www.myspace.com/southernbacktones) in which Avalon has a ghostly feature on the cut "My Hell." Also look for the Red Bull Music Lab compilation featuring Avalon. For your future fix, Avalon is in the studio working on a new album, her image will grace the labels of a Reynold's wine selection and a calendar..so keep your eyes and ears peeled!
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