Heather Youmans

Every once in awhile someone comes along with a UNIQUE TALENT so strong -- you take notice immediately….
Such is the case of young and vibrant HEATHER YOUMANS. She has a vocal gift that puts her a cut "above the rest", combining a strong "Soulful" sound with a "Rock Edge" . Belying the young age of 16, her performances exude an undeniable energy and presence.
Appearing in numerous shows throughout Southern California venues such as the World famous WHISKY A GO GO, BACKSTAGE CAFÉ-Beverly Hills, KODAK THEATRE-HOLLYWOOD, SAN DIEGO QUALCOMM STADIUM, WELK RESORT , McCOY-RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT,TELEVISION, RADIO STATION SHOWS etc…. Heather shares her personal passion for music with others..
Discovering song and acting at a very young age… Heather embarked on a journey blessed by amazing mentors, talented artists, vocal features in concerts with top artists, numerous Professional Theatrical Stage Credits , AEA eligibility, Film, Television, National Commericial credits, dance, modeling and Voice-Over credits such as Becky Thatcher in Walt Disney Company's Production of "Tom Sawyers Island Project" etc… and the role of Shana in “Teen Witch the Musical” ….
At 13, Heather met the producers of "TEEN WITCH THE MUSICAL" ......."When she came in and auditioned for us we were blown away from the MOMENT SHE STARTED SINGING," said Nick Todd associate producer for "Teen Witch the Musical" ...a contemporary musical adaptation of the 1980's Motion Picture originally produced by Alana Lambros and composed by Larry Weir. HEATHER landed the part of "SHANA" the rockstar "on the spot", in the production which is Broadway-Bound starring friends and artists SARA NIEMIETZ - Akeelah and the Bee - BLAKE EWING - Star Search / Little Rascals.
Heather is the vocal artist for "Never Gonna Be the Same Again" and "Get Up and Move" TEEN WITCH THE MUSICAL SOUNDTRACK (NOW AVAILABLE!! on I-Tunes, Rhapsody, Amazon.com, etc..) www.Teenwitchthemusical.com
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Having made such an impression on executive producers LARRY WEIR producer/Composer and TOM WEIR -- Grammy Award-Winning Sound Engineer - Studio City Sound - they began immediately recording her first solo CD project "R U READY!" "She is so amazing in the recording studio, and is harder on herself than we are." noted Larry Weir - Heartland Entertainment - who has made Heather one of his top priorities.
Heather recently recorded Motion Picture Title-ballad "IF I COULD" (accompanied by Prague Symphony Orchestra) as well as "YOU DON'T KNOW", "BETTER KIND OF LIFE" (new Diva Trio version)w/ TESSA LUDWICK , Disney , LAURA WIGHT –( "I Chose you" ) for the recently released…
TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX-FAITH MOTION PICTURE “ MOONDANCE ALEXANDER " NOW RELEASED TO DVD. Moondance Alexander is DIRECTED BY MICHAEL DAMIAN and stars Don Johnson , Kay Pannabaker , Lori Loughlin , James Best , and Sasha Cohen . "The minute I heard her voice we knew she had to be involved in our film", said Michael Damian during a mixing session for the feature film. Heather is featured in the DVD extras scenes. The movie recieved many awards and held-over requests from theaters. It is the perfect family movie! For more info www.moondancealexander.com
MOONDANCE ALEXANDER MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK (NOW AVAILABLE!! on Amazon.com, Rhapsody, Barnes and Noble, other retail outlets)HEATHER appeared at MOONDANCE ALEXANDER PREMIERE SOUNDTRACK CONCERT and an UN-PLUGGED TELEVISION performance- in SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
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Look for Heather to make appearances at "Teen Witch the Musical" and "Moondance Alexander" concerts as well as personal appearances on radio stations. New Singles just released “Life is Precious” and “If I could” - from Moondance Alexander are now available. “If I could” “You don’t Know” and “ and “Life is Precious” are also being played on radio stations throughout the US. Visit websites for more information
NOW ON LEAD VOCALS AND BASS, HEATHER, led by Lead guitarist ANDREW DOOLITTLE - Carmen Rasmussen / Stripped Polaris ~ along with Keys- TROY WELSTAD - Hilary Duff ~ Drums MATT OVERBY.. formed her new band and debuted at Backstage Cafe in Beverly Hills, California to enthusiastic reviews. "She is a powerful mix combining the soulful sound of Joss Stone and the gritty rock of Avril Lavigne", noted Glenn Rosney from New Music Weekly Magazine. "Heather Youmans blew the audience away from start to finish", raved the Independent Music Network.
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Heather's successful concert at the World Famous WHISKY A GO GO received high praise, and left the audience in anticipation of her Debut CD and next concert. The concert featured a HOUSE GUITAR ROCK'N DUET performance of “Call it a Day” with talented guest and friend MONET LERNER MONACO Disney Artist who is also featured with Heather in a DUET VERSION of "CALL IT A DAY" in a Motion Picture starring Paris Hilton.
In every day life...16 year old Heather enjoys living in Sunny, Coastal California is a dedicated AP/HONORS Public High School student, who loves composing, guitar, dance, acting, sports, high school events, clubs ...and spending time with her family and friends.
Volunteering for Animal charities, Teen Mentor and Youth Literacy programs, children's Art Museums, church organizations and appearing as a guest vocalist for charity events for organizations such as Unicef, Children's Hospital, Doctors without Borders, Serenity House, Civic events, etc... Heather is personally dedicated to make a difference!
Heather Youmans will be making select performances with her band, in and around the Los Angeles area. She will then "hit the road" in support of her DEBUT CD ALBUM - now in FINAL PRODUCTION,... released by CAPTION RECORDS Label. CD features musicians with instrumental credits for artists "Sting", Faith Hill, "Daughtry", Christina Aquellara, Alanis Morrisett , etc... masterfully recorded at Studio City Sound, Los Angeles CA. CD includes songs ... You Don't Know, Better Kind of Life, I'm Sorry, Ready or Not, One More Time... new songs.... and a original song by Heather.
STAY TUNED….
R U ready for HEATHER YOUMANS!
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PEACE~ Heather
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