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About:
Singer/guitarist/songwriter Carmen Chiles smoothly blends elements from rock, jazz and back to soul creating a sound so unique it demands a genre of its own. When her music falls on virgin ears, it instantly launches one into a realm where such a strong and welcoming passion is rarely experienced in today's music.
Inspiration:
She has an equal love of life and music and finds that the two are inseparable. Carmen's unique personality and exuberance for her work was best explained when she said, "Life is love, love is life; nothing else really matters. I try to express this concept within every song that I write thus creating the evolution of my soul." Having already opened for industry giants such as Brian Wilson, Kansas, Foreigner and Maysa and Gym Class Heroes, Carmen remains inspired by those that have gone before her.
Music:
Carmen's songs strive to tell the tales of the unsung heroes in society; the everyman that works hard but never gets acknowledged. She also looks to her friends and the conversations she has with them as inspiration. Inspiration can strike anywhere for Carmen, always with stunning results. But, she doesnt rely on just luck to find interesting things to write about. Carmen works hard to maintain and reinvent her lush, soulful sound. She says, "I play my guitar everyday and write music on a regular basis." It is her dedication to music that has taken her this far and what will allow her to surpass what she has done before.
Album Release:
Currently, Carmen's first full length solo album entitled SOULution is available on iTunes, other major online stores and at her live shows. The album produced by Carmen, executive producer Nink, producer/engineer J. Wicks and engineer Darko Saric features several special guests, including legendary platinum recording artist Troop, Heads Up Records Recording Artist Walter Beasley, Blind Pig Recording Artist Billy Perry and bassist Chris Sullivan.
Tour:
"I am so excited about this project because it has pushed me to learn and record the bass guitar and harmonica. I'm also recording on the piano (a skill learned as a child) which has helped me in the creative writing process. It's an incredible amount of work, but I love every bit of it!" She's currently showing off all her hard work on an east coast tour.
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