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Tia Carroll was born and raised in Richmond, California and her singer's career started before she even knew it was a career. According to her parents Tia sang instead of crying when she entered this world. Although this might be hard to prove, it can be said that Tia grew up listening to musicians like Stevie Wonder, Larry Graham, Ike & Tina Turner, the Beatles and The Monkeys (!?). Tia listened to and sang along with everything and everybody, thus her musical influence runs the gamut which also helps to explain the various styles on her albums.Tia's first paying gig was with an old time rock n roll band called Yakety Yak at a backyard BBQ. Luckily there have been many memorable performances, including Eddie Money, The Coasters with Leon Hughes and Tia opened shows for Gladys Knight, Ray Charles, Patti LaBelle and Tower of Power. In addition Tia's voice can be heard in the background of a few Bay Area recording artists, i.e. Sugar Pie DeSanto, E.C. Scott and Jimmy McCracklin.Tia also tours with the legendary blues singer Jimmy McCracklin at select appearances and not so long ago she went on a 12day tour with the Bay Area Blues Society and Zakiya Hooker to Thailand on the island of Koh Samui. There they spent Christmas and New Years doing shows to help raise money for the Tsunami survivors.On her first CD "Wanna Ride" Tia was taking on a real rock flavor courtesy of her good friend & guitarist George von Giese. Tia recalls: "George added some crazy ! sick guitar licks that really gave me some inspiration". Tia's second and self-titled CD, "Tia Carroll", is a bit more Soul and R&B, and the musicians on that project were strictly hired guns with plenty of musical ammunition blasting throughout the entire album. Both CDs are highly recommended, especially on the second CD it has to be said that Tia's voice is awesome and the musicians on the album knew how to support her - blues, R&B, rock at its best!!!You can catch Tia Carroll & Hard Work performing all over the Bay Area and beyond. Tia is currently working on her 3rd solo recording project, "Soul Survivor" which represents a large chunk of her life & times - stay tuned!
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Member Since: 3/29/2006
Band Website: tiacarroll.com
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Joel Cohen Lead & Rythm Guitar Artie Chavez Drums Tom Bowers Bass Jimmy Smith Keys Marla Goody Background and Lead Vocals Tia Carroll Lead Vocals
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Record Label: Big Cat Music
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New Chittlin Circuit magazine Hits The Streets

Hey all, the new issuse of Chittlin Circuit Magazine is on the streets now. Pick up your issue and check out the new Wset Coast sections, DJ spotlight and more. www.chittlincircuit.com for subscriptio...
Posted by Tia Carroll & Hard Work on Tue, 05 Feb 2008 07:47:00 PST

Very Interesting Write Up on Female Jazz & Blues Vocalist Considered To Be Pioneers

This research was done by a friend in New Zealand. Please Enjoy... Billie Holiday Ella Fitzgerald Sarah Vaughan Black Diva's This Paper will deal with three black females whose v...
Posted by Tia Carroll & Hard Work on Tue, 16 Oct 2007 09:39:00 PST

Kenny Neal Presents...

Neal's Place A Place For The Blues Featuring this week Tia Carroll & Rene` Solis August 12th through Aug 17th What: "Neal's Place," a 30-minute TV show featuring local and international blues and ...
Posted by Tia Carroll & Hard Work on Sat, 11 Aug 2007 03:00:00 PST

Ma Rainey Video Trailer online!

Hey all, the Ma Rainey Video trailer is now on line on my page. This is just a very short clip and some info about Ma Rainey. Keep checking back to fine out when you can check out the entire vid...
Posted by Tia Carroll & Hard Work on Sat, 30 Jun 2007 11:48:00 PST

Film Festival Update!!!

San Francisco Black Film Festival Program Guide Check out what's playing and when... (Tia Carroll as Ma Rainey 5PM June 16th) ...
Posted by Tia Carroll & Hard Work on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:27:00 PST

Film Premiere For Tia Carroll

Tia Carroll stars in the role of "Ma Rainey" performing the song "Prove It On Me Blues" in a short Documentary by film maker Robert Philipson. Saturday, June 16 at not one but two film festival...
Posted by Tia Carroll & Hard Work on Wed, 16 May 2007 09:37:00 PST

One Of My Songs on the top 50 list!!!

Hey all please check out the idol underground site, i got an email letting me know that my song "Pay Attention to me" is in the top 50 on the R&B chart! Right now it is number 50 however, you...
Posted by Tia Carroll & Hard Work on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:18:00 PST

Come & Check out the show @ Biscuits & Blues!!!!

April 4th 2007 401 Mason Street San Francisco 415-292-Blues...
Posted by Tia Carroll & Hard Work on Sat, 31 Mar 2007 09:26:00 PST

Jus Blues Music Nominee!!!

This just in... Nominated "Best Traditional Blues Woman" by the Jus Blues Music selection committee ..> JUS` BLUES MUSIC www.jusbluesmusic.com Site Index Home About New...
Posted by Tia Carroll & Hard Work on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 01:39:00 PST

Tia Carroll in the East Bay Express!

The East Bay Express added this to the website this week, it's great to be shown some love in the press, thank you Eastbay Express and thank you Rachel Swan! Tia Carroll in the East Bay Express ...
Posted by Tia Carroll & Hard Work on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 01:34:00 PST