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TEPORAH

About Me

I begged my mom when I was four to teach me how to play the piano. She made me wait until I was five. When other kids were playing baseball, I was playing my keys. I studied piano, trumpet, and classical composition at The Peabody, Walden, and Oberlin. I also messed around with alot of interesting instruments and styles from around the world...Gamelan in Bali, Kora of West Africa etc. I began expirimenting with solo piano works, jazz, and blues. Played in many a band around Baltimore, and began songwriting in earnest. Joined the Baltimore Songwriter's Association to hone my craft some more.
I wake up with coffee and songwriting. It oozes out of me. Current projects include the upcoming release of my blues/soul CD titled Bar Tunes

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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/10/2007
Band Website: www.teporah.com
Band Members: Tony Calato, and friends
Influences: Debussy, Eric Satie, Odetta, Joan Baez, Javanese Gamelan, Laura Nyro, Bill Withers, Herbie Hancock, Prince, classic soul, blues, Hyms and Spirituals, Joni Mitchell, Armenian and Middle Eastern music, Brazilian jazz, Haitian music, old-school Cuban jazz, salsa, African drumming, Patty Griffin, old Van Morrison, Natalie Merchant, Jimi Hendrix, Bootsy Collins, Fertile Ground,
Sounds Like: Laura Nyro, Kate Bush, Joni Mitchell
Record Label: Unknown Indie
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

THE CDs HAVE ARRIVED

They're heeeere! They're gorgeous, thanks to Claudia Sancoucie, (design)Russ Haire and Raven Black (photos). I think it's taken w a a a y too long to make this CD (I'm sure Scott, my engineer, would t...
Posted by on Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:53:00 GMT

November Madness

November is going to be packed with lovely gigs. I keep going into weekends in October scratching my head, wondering why I have free time. Then I remember that I iwas supposed to be finishing my album...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:09:00 GMT

Great New Music Discoveries...

I happened upon Jenni Alpert at the Belvedere. There was a loud crowd at the bar which drowned out her solo performance, but something told me to buy her CDs and I'm glad I did. They are two little je...
Posted by on Wed, 28 May 2008 07:58:00 GMT

Its always good to double check for equipment before leaving for an event

I'm not sure why I'm posting up this blog...maybe I'll get a few fun stories out of my musician friends. Some time ago, before Borders decided that if I used the word Jesus in song, that I was a relig...
Posted by on Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:22:00 GMT

Girl Jam, Live Music Meetup and Austin Grill

Thanks to all who came out to the Girls Night Out Jam at Tyson’s in Canton. It was a great night with Sahffi and her sister and their marvelous harmonies, Clarissa wowing us with her beautiful r...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:23:00 GMT

Fletcher’s? Hmmmmmm

So, the date is approaching: Static Chain Battle of the Bands. I have to be honest, I've never battled with my instrument before. It's a good reason to put some more effort into the biz side of things...
Posted by on Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:24:00 GMT

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT HELPED ME WIN!

Well, I finally won something. I'm usually the one who can't even win a door prize, but due to your support and patience with my frequent contest updates, I was able to get into one of the top five pl...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:10:00 GMT

New Scratch Tracks, and Static Chain Contest

Hi friends! I'm getting ready to schedule a CD release date, and paaaaarty! Hope you'll all be able to join me for a music jam, and celebration of yet another investment into getting my songs out the...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 09:40:00 GMT

Great Studio

I've been recording in the Wood and Stone Room Studio in Towson. I've recorded in a few other studios, and this by far has been my most positive and productive recording experience so far.  Scott...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 08:41:00 GMT

I Want to Play in New Mexico

I'm looking for any excuse to go to New Mexico. I love it there, but I"m type A, and can't go just for fun. If anyone knows of a venue that features live music....let me know, put in a good word....It...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:09:00 GMT