About Me
Originally from Amarillo, TX, WAM has been recording original music and performing for the past twenty years. She moved to New Orleans to attend Tulane University and after playing lonely open mic nights many times ultimately performed at the House of Blues, Carrollton Station, Jazz Fest, Tipitina's. Classically trained in piano, she and her band, the Proud Marys, were return performers at the Jazz Festival and French Quarter Festival. The Proud Marys consisted of drummer, Allen Williams, guitarist Kay Lindsey,(blues player sponsored by Reverend guitars), vocalist Barbara Jennings (long-time touring musician from Memphis), bass player Mary Lasseigne (Cowboy Mouth), and percussionist, Portia Pollock. The band developed a large following.
WAM has performed with Keb Mo, Edwin McCain, Pat Benetar, Shawn Colvin, Melissa Ferrick, Vonda Shepard, Trout Fishing in America, Cowboy Mouth, Bow Wow Wow, and others. She has recorded four CDs and plays piano, guitar, and harmonica. She is currently living in Houston, TX, performing and working on material for an upcoming CD. She has performed at the Houston Women's Festival and the Mucky Duck. WAM notes some of her influences include Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, CSN&Y, and Allison Moyet. Watch for upcoming shows with WAM and Houston members Lisa Kruse and Kelly Armbruster, playing around Houston, Dallas, Galveston, and New Orleans.
While not playing and writing music, WAM works as a master's level social worker.
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