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Rebecca Markvart

About Me

Becky has been singing since she could talk...She took classical voice lessons for many years throughout high school and got her first taste of playing the guitar at age 14. However, she didn't actually start playing the guitar seriously until 2006. She bought her first Taylor guitar in January of 2006 and found out she had a love not only for playing guitar but writing songs as well. In fact, she released her debut album June 1, 2008 titled "Shine Down On Me". When writing songs, Becky, like most artists, pulls from her personal experiences. One of those experiences was being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in January, 1996 while attending college. She was then put on disability in 1998 which was the same year she graduated with 2 degrees. One in Psychology and one in Police Science. "I never saw my life taking such a drastic turn, but having MS has actually been a blessing. It has allowed me to pursue music", she says. Becky has been fortunate enough to work with some really talented musicians since 2005. She started out with the trio, "Happenstance" and went solo in 2007 with her solo debut being at Stumpjack Coffee Company. She's worked with so many wonderful musicians that it's too hard to list how many have truly helped her hone her craft! Performing quickly became her first love! She still plays at Stumpjack monthly along with other small venues around Wisconsin. Becky says, "I like the feel of small venues, it gives me a chance to interact with the audience. I'm not saying I wouldn't want to play for sold-out stadiums, because I certainly would, but I take what I can get! I'm not picky! As long as I'm playing music, I'm happy!"I edited my profile at Freeweblayouts.net , check out these Myspace Layouts! Myspace Graphics
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 15/01/2008
Band Website: You're looking at it!
Band Members: Original Song: "Are You New Here" Video taken by David @ Stumpjack Coffee Company - Two Rivers, WI

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Influences: Alison Krauss, Sarah McLachlan, Kelly Clarkson, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Beatles, Dan Fogelberg, Trisha Yearwood, Faith Hill, Patsy Cline, Martina McBride, Linda Rondstadt, and many more!
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Record Label: booking/general info: [email protected]
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

CDs Available where???

My New CD "Shine Down On Me" is available at the following places: CD Baby - online Stumpjack Coffee Co. - Two Rivers, WI Dr. Freud's - Manitowoc, WI Courthouse Pub - Manitowoc, WI Kathie's Stage...
Posted by on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:42:00 GMT

Stumpjack Healthy Cafe...After Hours

I am safely home after a quite wonderful evening at Stumpjack Healthy Cafe in Green Bay, WI.  I played there tonight and had a very nice crowd...pretty much a full house.  Anyway, after the ...
Posted by on Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:22:00 GMT

MS relapse...

Okay, Mike and I went on vacation to Bayfield, WI (way up by Lake Superior...beautiful area) and I felt really good!  I didn't have any spells with vertigo so I was able to, get this, READ A BOOK...
Posted by on Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:09:00 GMT

CD review from Stumpjack Coffee Company

This is a copy from David's blog.  You can see other blogs, pics etc by going to: www.stumpjack.blogspot.com. Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Becky's new CD I have been remiss in posting a notice abo...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:32:00 GMT

Newspaper Article after Acoustic Fest

Singing from personal experience Acoustic Fest performer 'more nervous at these small gigs' By Sarah Millard " Herald Times Reporter " July 20, 2008 MANITOWOC  "I didn't see this coming, but I'll t...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:27:00 GMT

Feedback on my Debut CD

This email came as feedback on my CD from a total stranger from Green Bay, WI.  Dan Weaver is a classical guitarist and teaches at Heid Music in Green Bay along with classical guitar, music theor...
Posted by on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:41:00 GMT

Best musical group in Manitowoc County...

Six Degrees (Bill Martell and me) recently won "Best Musical Group in Manitowoc County" by the HTR Reader's Choice Awards.  Thank you to everyone that voted for us!   It's such an honor...
Posted by on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:57:00 GMT

Playing @ Stumpjack Healthy Cafe in Green Bay...

Tonight I played a show at Stumpjack Healthy Cafe in Green Bay.  I had a geat time!  Rod was wonderful and makes a mean smoothie!  The strawberry one rocks!!  There was a relativel...
Posted by on Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:50:00 GMT

Songlist

Songlist   All Alone   Rebecca Markvart A Living Prayer   Alison Krauss Angel    Sarah McLachlan Angel From Montgomery    Bonnie Rait Are You N...
Posted by on Mon, 12 May 2008 21:03:00 GMT

1st Album!

I’m currently working on my 1st album comprised of all original tunes.  I’m recording at Rock Garden Studio in Appleton, WI  with owner Marc Golde.  I’m having a great...
Posted by on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:15:00 GMT