Elisa Hale

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Member Since: 3/25/2006
Band Website: myspace/magicsong, Magicsong.com, ElisaHale.com
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..“New York City’s rock poetress !” ....... CUE MAGAZINE ..........................................."the debut performance of The Montereys renewed my faith in female vocalists-songwriters-musicians. Before we go any further, let me point out that there is only ONE woman in this group - they don't need any more! ELISA HALE is the composer of all the tunes, lead vocalist, and plays a mean keyboard to boot. Her vocal expertise is superb. The last number, "Why Can't You Be Like Other Girls" left me thinking one thing - thank God she's not!"......... - THE MUSIC PAPER ............................................................ ......................................................In-hou se producer and singer/songwriterElisa Hale has had her finger on the pulse ofNYC’s music scene since , as a young teen shepassed herself off as older to open for acts suchas Mink DeVille, The New York Dolls, Blondieand Tuff Darts in the then-exploding downtownNY scene. Touted by Cue Magazine as one of“rock’s poetresses”, praised by The Music Paperas “renewing our faith in the female singer/songwriter/musician”, and showcased byASCAP’s Songwriter’s Series, Elisa’s song“Nobody’s Gonna Own Me” - written with ourartist NINA, has just been picked as a Winnerof the 16th Annual Billboard World Song Contest ..................................................Elisa is also an accomplished recording artist, singer, ASCAP songwriter, musician, director, actress and dancer. The multi-talented Hale has worked with some of the top names in their entertainment fields - (Bill Hickey, Vicky Sheer, Harry Whitaker, Steve Holley, Joe Magnarelli, Gene Paul, etc.) and in some of it’s best venues - (Carnegie Hall, Madison Sq. Garden, on & off Broadway, New School University Jazz , Roxie & Beethovan Studios etc) Although her credentials include work in film, tv, recordings, radio & video, she is most proud of her students and clients, many of whom have gone onto successful careers themselves ............................................................ .............................While living the life of a NYC musician, by way of the projects of the Bronx, Elisa was able to attend classes at The New School University by working for the Dean of it’s Graduate Faculty College by day and soaking up all the voice, music, acting and dance classes she could fit in by night. Trained in dance since childhood by President and Founder of Dance Educators of America’s Vicky Sheer, Elisa has also been “singing since birth” studying with a variety of NY’s masters including Dr. Stephen Chang. Through a mentor, Ally Lamaj (who later became her partner in Magicsong Productions and then one of the driving forces behind Rocketeria) she was blessed to become a private acting student of the Oscar Nominated actor and famous HD acting coach, Bill Hickey. But, music being her main love, Elisa devoted all of her free time to learning production and recording at the capable hands of her mentors Keith Angelino of Roxie and Beethovan Studios, Ron Greenfield of Second Story Sound and engineering pro Bob Stander ............................................................ ....................Besides some nice regional success as a solo artist and as leader of bands such as CF Dufay, Hale Storm and the Montereys, Elisa has made quite a name for herself as a performance coach in voice, acting and dance for her own and the world famous Katie Agresta Voice Studios, with workshops at schools and universities. And, as if that were not enough - she has taken all this experience over the years to become the consummate producer and director of both recorded and live entertainment ............................................................ ...................................Elisa Hale is President and Artistic Director of Magicsong Productions Inc. and currently heads it’s and Rocketeria’s production campaigns. Elisa draws on her years’ experience in helping our artists create new and expanding projects that shout out to the commercial market without sacrificing the art of the new and explosive ideas yet to be found. A true indie soul ............................................................ .........................As President and Artistic Director of Magicsong Productions, Inc., Elisa Hale oversees it's various divisions, projects, artists and students. (see www.myspace.com/magicsong or www.Magicsong.com)...that job is a bio in itself so check out the company sites for more on that ............................................................ ...................As producer ......in the studio :...albums and demos produced and written featuring artists such as NINA, HARRY WHITAKER, STEVE HOLLEY, JOHN REILLY, MYRON WALDEN, JOE MAGNARELLI, BOB STANDER, GENE PAUL, NICK POMARES, BRADEN PALMER, RICHIE CARNESE, PHIL IPSEN, C.F. DuFAY, CARYN LEVINE, VINNY TOLINS, PETER ROMANO, KEITH ANGELINO, AUDRY SILO, THE BLEEDING TOASTER, THE ALABAMA BLUES PROJECT, SAUCY SUSAN, JAMES BROTHER JAMES, etc. etc ............................................................ ..........................................on stage in theaters and concert halls - shows produced and directed for artists such as SARAH CHANG, JOHN SEBASTIAN, BILL CHARLAP, MARION McPARTLAND, DAVE LALAMA, THE DAILY NEWS, CABLEVISION, THE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF MUSIC & DANCE, RICHIE HAVENS, MARILYN HORNE, ....................................................served on the Boards of Directors of Long Island's LANDMARK COMMUNITY CENTER, JEANNE RIMSKY THEATER (also Theater Chair) and PORT WASHINGTON YOUTH COUNCILS ............................................................ ................................Band members?... ...................................... THE MONTEREYS are and always will be NICK POMARES(guitar), PETE ROMANO (bass) & VINNY TOLINS(drums) and Elisa songwriting and on vocals & eyboards ............................................................ ....................................as leader/music director, lead vocalist, keyboards and songwriter for...l "ELISA HALE & THE JAM", THE MONTEREYS, HALE STORM, C.F.DuFAY, COLD STEEL, PLATINUM PLUS, LADY BLUES, etc. & opening for such greats as TELEVISION, NY DOLLS, THE GOOD RATS, TWISTED SISTER, TIM CURRY, THE FRONT, MINK DE VILLE etc.... and ............................ as a supporting member (vocals or keyboards) with - NINA, REVOLVER, THE FRONT, THE WORKERS, ARTFUL DODGER, MAGIC TRAMPS, MADONNA'S FILM "A CERTAIN SACRIFICE", JAY MALA, DINA REGINE ............................................................ ........ At Magicsong Performing Arts Studios, heads a stellar list of famous coaches and artists who are studying, networking and performing with some of the top projects in the industry. Over the past few years, has taught workshops in " Stage Performance" for singers and instrumentalists at New School University's Jazz & Contemporary Music Division, Arturo's & for Marion McPartland's "Marion-ettes". ............................................................ ............................................................ ....................................................
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Record Label: Arockalypse, Rocketeria & other indies
Type of Label: Indie