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Et Spera

...never let your wings be sacrificed...

About Me

Et Spera combines elements of folk and rock with heartfelt and almost spiritual lyrics for an overall sound that is uplifting, intelligent, accessible and with a flowing quality that ranges from buoyant to nearly hypnotic. Inspired by Mozart’s idea that music should be used to “elevate the soul” and the vocal strength and lyric honesty influenced by Billie Holiday, Janis Joplin and many others, Et Spera’s sound is ever-evolving with an accent on the positive. While Cyhndi writes the lyrics and provides the basic structure of most of the songs, all of Et Spera’s members contribute their ideas and make each song their own. The result is a collection of ever-evolving songs that range from “stripped down” acoustic to bouncy rock Et Spera has two recordings out to date, a 5-song EP Cyhndi recorded with co-founder/Guitarist and producer Paul Houston at Houston studios over 2003-2004. And a studio recording with Velvet (aka: Dawn) Dallesandro, who’s smooth and intricate bass lines are truly a testament to her name, Charlie White, a prolific singer/songwriter in her own right (find her solo site www.myspace.com/CharlieWhite or www.CharlieSongs.com) who’s folk/rock and country sytlings, earthy alto and melodic acoustic guitar sound blends seamlessly with Cyhndi’s hypnotic alto and sometimes lilting soprano harmonies, forming a sound that is hauntingly and with a strength that is sometimes wise and always distinctly feminine and often with a touch of humor. There’s an atmosphere of mutual understanding and support here, and a fun-loving spirit that really comes through in their sound and performance. In May 2006, Jenny SanAngel came on board to play percussion, adding her own hypnotic rhythms to the mix and anchoring Et Spera's sound firmly in the Accoustic Folk Rock genre. Et Spera mainly plays in and around the North Hollywood area at various benefits like World Fest in ’05 and Paws Fest and Desert Song fest that same year as well as Borders Bookstores in Hollywood, Orange County and Pico Rivera. (see "Shows" for more info) Their website (www.EtSpera.com) is currently under “(re)construction", but Cyhndi handles all the booking for the band and can be reached by emailing her at: [email protected]. Check out the samples we have up here and if you’d like a copy of our latest and greatest email us and let us know. Lyrics to all the new and old tunes are in our blog “In case you were wondering” Keep watching for an invite, we'll be playing out again soon with some brand spankin' new tunes!! Keep on Rockin’!

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Member Since: 10/12/2004
Band Website: etspera.com (currently under construction)
Band Members: Cyhndi Mora- Lead & backing Vocals & Guitar, Velvet (aka Dawn) Dalessandro- Bass, Charlie White - Lead & Backing Vocals & Guitar, Jenny San Angel - Live Drums Percussion & backing vocals
Influences: Rock, Folk, Jazz, Country and "Hippie Punk"... pretty much everything that I've seen/heard/read that struck me as important, profound or humorous, folks I've met...they all find their way in to our music one way or another.
Sounds Like: Somewhere between Joan Baez and Sheryl Crow...
Record Label: Self Produced (Howling Pumpkin Records)
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

What's up this Spring???

Hi All!! I hope this finds you all well and well on your way to an awesome 2006!As you might know, I've been working from home the last couple of months&who knew it could be so hectic??  I've bee...
Posted by Et Spera on Wed, 15 Feb 2006 01:17:00 PST

Lyrics to Absence

Absence Conversation's great when you can get itand compromise can work if we can all buy inI'm not saying your hopeless, worthless or unkindbut how can this work if we don't even know our minds? Beca...
Posted by Et Spera on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

MUSICHIGHWAY RADIO

Here's the submission info and request instructions... New "Music Highway" Radio Show& Music Highway Radio is a weekly show featuring unsigned talent from around the world&specifically Southern C...
Posted by Et Spera on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Last Year's Conscious Life Expo

Hi there, We're very excited to be invited to play this year's Expo (Feb 13th, 7pm) read below and you'll see why! This article was in Entertainment Today, Feb. 2004 Waking Life - by Sandra Krai...
Posted by Et Spera on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Message of True Peace

These words are from Thich Nhat Hanh (author of Living Buddha, Living Christ). These quotes are from his book ; ANGER -Wisdom for Cooling the Flames "Our enemy is not the other person. Our enemy is...
Posted by Et Spera on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Want to hear us on the Radio??

Talented Musicians&. Welcome to Music Highway Radio&a weekly show featuring unsigned talent from around the world&specifically Southern California's finest local talent...on KCLA (99.3) FM.  The...
Posted by Et Spera on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Joy from Housewives On Prozac

Hi there, Thought I'd forward this on to you so you could see what I've been up to ;) I wrote this gal after reading her article on Rockin Moms and her Band (Housewives on Prozac) and the org she...
Posted by Et Spera on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST