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 Helen Exner's Profile |
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Be the change you hope to see in the world. |
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| Location: | APPLETON, Wisconsin |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Jul 2, 2008 (191 days back) |
About Me |
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| I play piano (jazz, classical, ragtime, you name it), sing, write songs, play 3 services a week at a Lutheran church, chase my two cats around my apartment, teach piano lessons, teach high school students, field oddball requests for songs at bar gigs, and generally try not to go crazy while juggling the 20 gazillion tasks that make up my glorious multi-tasking life. (For the standard bio, please visit www.helenexner.com.)The first two tunes in my jukebox will be on "Sunrise," the album I'll release (hopefully!) early this year. The other two were on my first self-titled CD. Enjoy...I hope to see you at one of my gigs! Peace--Helen | |
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Music:Member Since: 1/6/2006Band Website: helenexner.com Band Members: I usually perform solo, but I love collaborating with other musicians. Right now my ensemble gigs are usually jazz, with a rhythm section.On my album, though, I incorporate other instruments, including cello, saxophone, and multiple tracks of myself singing backup vocals. Influences: Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Diana Krall, Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk.Sweet Honey in the Rock, Lucinda Williams, Joni Mitchell, Carole King.James Taylor, Kurt Elling, Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Zap Mama.Eliane Elias, Neko Case, Poncho Sanchez, Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill.Bonnie Raitt, The Bad Plus, Billie Holliday, Nat King Cole, Dinah Washington.Bessie Smith, The Beatles, Vonda Shephard, Etta James, Alanis Morisette, Sheryl Crow. Sounds Like: "Helen’s songs are original compositions and are influenced by a range of styles from gospel to jazz to choral music. She’s a little Diana Krall, a little Carole King and a little Harry Chapin rolled into one." -- Mary Schmidt, Schmidt Communicates, LLC------------------------------------------------------ "Helen's debut disc contains music that will transport you away from the mundane, 'everything sounds the same' music you are exposed to every day. Some of the songs will lift you up while others will help you relax as they wind through feelings and emotions that we've all experienced at times in our lives. ... You owe it to yourself to give this disc a listen… not once…and more than just a few times. The more you listen, the more you will be affected by the sweetness, the sassy-ness, and charm of this recording." --Brian Gruselle, keyboardist and pianist(www.briangruselle.com) Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Indie / Folk / Jazz) |
My Pictures |
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My Blog |
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WAMI awards (sounds like "Grammy," if you have a lisp) |
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| In spite of this blog's silly title, I'm very excited to have learned recently that I got nominated for a WAMI Award. (WAMI= Wisconsin Area Music Industry)
I believe it's in the category ... Posted by Helen Exner on Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:25:00 PST |
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My Goth-Metal debut (seriously) |
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| I did my first session gig for a goth/punk/metal/total-opposite-of-my-sound band called Vulgar Pang... Yeah, I know--how did this come about, you're wondering? Long story turned short: app... Posted by Helen Exner on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:48:00 PST |
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I’m thankful for... music! (duh) |
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| It's Thanksgiving, and it seems only fitting to reflect on some things I'm thankful for. Since I've been teaching a class on jazz and blues, I'll restrict my list to all things musical... Posted by Helen Exner on Thu, 22 Nov 2007 01:47:00 PST |
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Oh, those wacky Japanese cat-lovers... |
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| I know you've been dying to answer this question:
"Where can I find some great photos of cats dressed in various costumes, preferably dressed as other animals?"
For example...
The wait has ended.&nbs... Posted by Helen Exner on Wed, 25 Oct 2006 04:47:00 PST |
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Video Clips |
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| Just added today: video clips of myself and bassist Andy Mertens performing in Nov. 2004. Yeah, I know it's old... but we sound good, and we had fun.
You'll hear one of my originals... Posted by Helen Exner on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 02:56:00 PST |
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Coming Soon: my new album |
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| I used the word "soon" loosely, but I'm working as hard as I can to finish my second CD, titled "Sunrise."
The new album will feature a mix of old friends (including some from my debut CD) an... Posted by Helen Exner on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:15:00 PST |
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My Friends |
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KT Tunstall, Sting, Kitty Hoff & Forêt-Noire, lori, Rock Garden Studio, VECTOR MEDIA, Copper Box, Susan Tedeschi, dave, Galynne, ESCALIOS, Kari, Frederic Cary, ♥ Nicole ♥, Kerry McConaway and The Element, Fabiana Passoni, Linebacker II, Interstate, Paul, Jonny Blu-USA, Rabbi Shlee [YOU LOST THE GAME!], jake, Rosanna Fiorazo, Madison, Jimmy Seas, Oliver Mampel, ChAuNtS♥, Ashlee, Rex of ILL GENESI, GoGirlsMusic.com ... cuz chicks rock!, SKYTONE, Mickey Grasso, Abby-Cat, Art, Glass House, Fox Valley Local Music
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