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Vonda Shepard

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Vonda Shepard's career has run the gamut from having an early hit in the late '80s with “Don't Cry Ilene” (Reprise Records) to being an independent artist and then on to selling more than 12 million records worldwide with the success of the hit show Ally McBeal. Her wonderful new CD From the Sun (9.2.08) finds her indie roots firmly planted, and happily so. It is also her first proper solo release since 2003 and her fourth collaboration with legendary producer Mitchell Froom (Crowded House, Elvis Costello, Randy Newman). Infusing her singer/songwriter style with splashes of powerful, stacked vocal parts, Froom describes the album as having a “modern-day soul feel” with Vonda’s solid piano playing and bluesy, soulful voice driving the tracks.

From the Sun also boasts guitarist James Ralston (Tina Turner, The Del Fuegos), bassist Jim Hanson (Johnny Cash, Rodney Crowell, Bruce Springsteen), and drummer Matt Chamberlain (David Bowie, Tori Amos, John Mayer), as well as mixer/engineer David Boucher (Daniel Powter, Indigo Girls, Andrew Bird).

“I love performing live so much I wanted to write songs that I could really wail on. I am content to record and release my own records exactly the way I envision them, then go on the road, get the music out there any way I can and have a blast doing it all!” However, she is the first to tell you that she’s ready for a “comeback.” “I have a massive amount of energy for music and life.”

A “comeback” is definitely not out of the question for an artist who began performing original material at small venues on the L.A. club scene at the young age of 14. Having released five studio albums of original material, a live retrospective and DVD, and four soundtracks for the series Ally McBeal since then, Vonda is without a doubt among today’s most successful and talented singer/songwriters. Plans are already underway for Vonda to support From the Sun with a full national promotional campaign that features live performances, TV appearances (including a round of Fox morning shows), in-store appearances, Triple-A radio, and a nationwide publicity blitz. The CD will also be released in Europe via Kontext Records with an extensive European tour on tap for January.

In a time when pop stars come and go in the flash of an eye, From the Sun is yet another chapter in the ever-expanding tale of a singer/songwriter whose talent and substance continue to define her as an artist who is here to stay.

Latest bulletin 03.03.09

UK Press

Vonda's European tour ends tonight in Glasgow. Here are links to some press she got for the UK dates:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fMWiqzOI30

http://www.redhotvelvet.co.uk/?p=1535

http://www.musicrooms.net/rock-and-pop/rock-and-pop-reviews/live-review-vonda-shepard-at-the-pigalle-club-london.html

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Apr 14, 08:20 AM

hhmm ally mcbeall's theme song... the song that i want to hear again and again and again....like thousand times..!! really really love this song... (^_~)
John Jones
Jan 06, 11:05 PM

One night in 1989 I turned on The Byron Allen Show and saw a talented blonde playing piano and singing a song called "Don't Cry Ilene." I bought the tape the next day and I've been a fan ever since...in fact, I only started watching Ally McBeal after I heard Vonda was on it. Vonda, your music is an inspiration to me. I saw you twice when I lived in Seattle (late 90's), and I hope you visit Chicago soon. Love, John Jones
Oct 31 2008, 02:30 PM

I love your music. I hope you have a lot of success on your tour (stop by Ottawa, we would love to see you!)
Oct 18 2008, 10:43 PM

I love your music !!!
Sep 01 2008, 08:03 AM

a je ksna fenica iz slovenije:D
Jul 29 2008, 12:30 AM

Vonda for you I wrote this .As you are such an inspiration to my dreams, Songs Of Youth: Tate Grace and Eloquance knew you by name. Playing together while you were young. The sweet smell of the summer breeze. Lessons learned as you sung. Songs of the youth you once lived.. White cloth flowing in the breeze. Wheat colored hair whisked in the wind. Racing across fields with youthful ease. Think ye oh back upon those days. Fondly remembering as we were. Cherished memories... More...
Jul 21 2008, 04:49 AM

BEAUTY!!!!
Jul 10 2008, 02:00 PM

you are very gorgeous arnt you!!!!!x

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