BIOGRAPHY

Beth's talent as a singer, songwriter and performer is boundless. She has electrified audiences with her big voice that spans five octaves and her command of a broad range of material. Her powerful and heartfelt voice testifies to years of hard work at her craft.

Beth is on a journey of discovery in her music and in her life.  She believes that she can help others find the strength and optimism to persevere through music as she has.  Beth draws the listener into her inner self and lets them know that even "though weeping may endure for a night, joy comes in the morning."

By the age of six Beth's love of music had her performing at large parties and events. Appreciative audiences encouraged her to seek out some of the finest teachers in New York.  Madame Olga Ryss at Julliard enhanced Beth's natural gifts through classical training.  Beth attended the prestigious Aspen Music School supported by a scholarship awarded to her for winning an opera competition.

Beth's mastery of song takes the listener on a journey not easily forgotten. Her words and music create soulful images that ignite the listener's passions and seamlessly weave unforgettable stories. Beth moves the crowd, involving them in her every nuance of her every word. Beth has performed throughout the United States and the Caribbean. She has sung at venues as diverse as: Great Adventure on the Concert Stage, The Bitter End, CBGB's, The Cat Club and The Roxy.  Beth has even had the honor of singing the Star Spangled Banner at the Continental Airlines Arena (Meadowlands, New Jersey) in front of 30,000 people for the New Jersey Nets.

Beth's current CD is Make Me Whole.  The songs on this CD deal with the pain of separation and the joy that comes from renewal and commitment. Make Me Whole spreads a tapestry of life's events, weaving a variety of images into a journey the listener encounters and takes part in on the way to becoming whole. In her song Be Real she expresses the anger and resentment of being abandoned and the strength she gathers to confront the lover who scorned her.  Eternal Cafe reinforces the belief that heaven exists for those who believe.  Willing To Love Again with its catchy melody and lyrics grabs the listener and doesn't let go.  Make Me Whole showcases Beth's vocal range and reassures the listener that in spite of pain and despair, time and healing will bring better and fuller relationships. Her music renews the belief that where there is faith and love there is hope and life. Beth's music and her personality expressed through her music assure us that there is no darkness, only light in our future.

Beth has performed at HMV Record Stores.  Her CD, Make Me Whole, is available on itunes, tune core and at selected HMV locations.

Beth has worked with some of the finest producers in the industry including: Dennis Ferrante, Leon Pendarvis, and Bill Deaton. Dennis Ferrante, who won a Grammy recently for his mastering of Elvis Presley's works at RCA/BMG, worked on Beth's first album Armed and Dangerous which was a Rock and Roll success. Dennis did the final mastering on Beth's current CD.  Beth has also worked with Leon Pendarvis known for his work with Aretha Franklin and Barbara Streisand. Nashville producer Bill Deaton known for his work with Amy Grant and Steven Curtis Chapman worked with Beth on her song Eternal Cafe. Rodney Jerkins, who is a great producer in America today, said, Willing To Love Again is a hit song with great melody and lyrics!

As a prolific songwriter, her lyrics and melodies make her exceptionally popular. Beth's sounds are original.  She has been referred to as "The Melody Master." Beth has written film scores and her music is easily adapted for use in television. Beth has appeared on television and radio shows to talk about her music and singing.

When Beth is not performing or working on her own career she takes time to help others attain their goals in the music business. Her ability to "blow up" acts and soloists is extraordinary.  Her current and former students are working on Broadway, for Disney, in Hip Hop, R and B, and Pop.  Beth has written the text for the first of a series of children's books based on her songs and the concept of exploring worlds that come alive in the most ordinary of places, for instance, a bowl of soup.  Her illustrator and collaborator has  created the visual world called up in her lyrics.

Beth is a multi-talented woman who creates and embraces new beginnings. Her message of faith, hope and love are eternal.   Beth's talent and personal commitment to her craft and to helping others through her music are propelling her into the spotlight on ever-larger stages.


PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION:

Beth is a recording and performing artist, who sings at both private and public events as the featured primary or secondary entertainment.  As an artist she can perform solo with prerecorded background music or with a full live orchestra.  Beth's four hour repertoire is comprised of both original light pop compositions, jazz and gospel standards that spans over a century of American music.

During the day her collaborators and clients preoccupy her time in and out of studios and at night she is either writing or performing.  Beth is both accessible and flexible about her performance schedule.  She accepts inquires about her availability through her e-mail address Eternalcafe333@yahoo.com and responds to all interests.

Beth has also done background vocals for the well known Dr. Cissy Houston, Whitney's Houston's mother.  The Top Notch Choir won an emmy for their songs and singing. Amongst various other projects, Beth has found time to complete four children's books titled "The Adventures of Nathaniel."  They are currently in the process of being published.  For those of you in the UK be sure to listen to Capital Radio London as they will be featuring more of Beth's music. Beth recently performed "The Star Spangled Banner" and "God Bless America" at a boxing exhibition and performed in December 2007 in The Netherlands which was a great success!