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Teyah Thorn

About Me

I have been singing since I was 5. I always knew that was what I wanted to do w/my life. I was in my 1st band @ 16 & many more after that. I toured w/a band in Alaska & Hawaii but they broke up after that & I was forced to go it alone. Which was great, really, because I taught myself to play guitar & I started writing all my own songs. I busked, & played gigs alone for the 1st time in Colorado. It was scary but I learned so much & grew as an artist. I moved to Rhode Island in hopes of having more opportunity when I was stricken w/Multiple Sclerosis. It knocked me on my ass for about 2 years. I wasn't sure I'd ever be able to play live or @ all, again. But slowly I'm recovering & I'm one of the lucky ones in that I have a "mild" case, if there is such a thing. But I still have my mind & most of my dexterity & I am feeling ready to play music again. It's given me a new perspective on life that I really want to share. My aunt also had MS & she passed away in 2001 @ the age of 39. I didn't know that I had it @ the time & I really didn't understand what it does to people. It's a very misunderstood disease. I want to help raise awareness of this insidious disease. We who have it don't talk about it enough & I've found that when we do people seem to think we're exaggerating to get out of working or get things from people. There is so much ignorance that I want to shine a light on. I hope through my music I can be the bridge of understanding, not just MS but any kind of pain. I will be your Witness.
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Member Since: 5/27/2006
Band Members: Teyah Thorn, my husband Lin & anyone else I can convince to get on this ride w/me. | Click to Play Now :
Influences: 1st & foremost the brilliant Ms. Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, Jewel, Tom Waits, Loreena McKennitt, Danny Elfman, Joni Mitchell, Pat Benatar, ABBA, Olivia Newton-John, Katell Keineg, Milla, BelCanto, Dead can Dance, Love & Rockets, Cyndi Lauper, Enya, Vas, Maria McKee, Bjork........................
Sounds Like: Ethereal acoustic for now.
Record Label: None Yet.

My Blog

Preface.

I feel the need for a preface to my life story. So here goes.One of the best memories I have of my mother is when we would pull out the hideaway bed in the living room & have popcorn & watch h...
Posted by on Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:15:00 GMT

Bootika? is Dead.

Well I had to stop the duo due to intense personality conflicts being that he was doing cocaine & then he tried to rip me off by switching my mic w/his broken mic.  He thought I wouldn't noti...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:54:00 GMT

I'm performing again.

Yes!  After 4 years of not being able to perform I am performing in a duo calledBOOTIKA? We've already played twice @ the Harbourside in East Greenwich.  All went really well.  My partn...
Posted by on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:52:00 GMT

For all the Kate Bush fans.

For all who love Kate Bush you have to hear Les July.  He too is a Kate fan & musician who has posted his version of Running up that hill on acoustic guitar & then there is a surprise @ t...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:50:00 GMT

Thoughts on my re-birthday.

You know, part of the reason I’m typing my memoirs is that I’m hoping that remembering will help to trigger healing in me.  Like I feel that there’s got to be something from my ...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Oct 2006 04:28:00 GMT

chapter 7

 When I get back in town I am running all over looking for this bastard & he knows I’m pissed.  He finally shows up @ my friends house that I’m staying @ He just strolls in a...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Oct 2006 03:03:00 GMT

chapter 6

  Some things are a bit foggy @ this point in my life.  I guess that’s why I want to write it all, down so to speak.  But after my dad dropped us off @ my friends she loaned us so...
Posted by on Thu, 19 Oct 2006 02:09:00 GMT

More artwork @ photobucket.

http://s98.photobucket.com/albums/l246/Teyah_516
Posted by on Sat, 02 Sep 2006 17:01:00 GMT

I also have an art space.

If you get a chance please check out my artwork @ myspace.com/amethysttwist & let me know what you think.
Posted by on Fri, 01 Sep 2006 13:00:00 GMT

I won!

I was in the  karaoke finals @ the Red Rock last night & I won $500.  I soooooooo needed that $$$.  It was a blast.  I sang Pat Benatars Promises in the Dark.  A rockin so...
Posted by on Fri, 01 Sep 2006 12:58:00 GMT