Artist description ''Music allows me to take a closer look at myself, my life, and what is important to me. Music cuts straight to the soul. Its a journal.... by writing I can take an issue or feeling and explore it. It helps me better understand and deal with the struggles in life. The songs that stand out in my mind of musicians I admire are honest, real- they share some insight or feeling and I connect with it. Everyone comes from a different background with different experiences so each person might connect to the same song in a different way. I hope that others can connect with something in my music, as well- take from my song something meaningful to them. '' April Meservy is constantly writing and recording new material. She is currently working on a new album to be released May 2004!

Music Style Acoustic, Christian, Jazz/Blues, Pop/Rock, Alterna-Ballad

Musical Influences K. Newell Dayley, MOTAB, Matt Fish, U2, Matt Nathanson, Ronan Hardiman, Mendelssohn, Handel, Billie Holiday, Buena Vista Social Club, Bill Evans, Sting, Counting Crows, Sam Cardon, Dave Matthews, Toad the Wet Sprocket

Similar Artists Sarah McLachlan, K's Choice, Diana Krall, Fiona Apple, Jars of Clay, Tori Amos

Artist History April Meservy is 23 years old--- Born and raised in Reno, NV--- When in Reno April teams up with Mark Miller and various musicians for local shows --- Plays and records in Nevada, Utah, and California. --- Recordings range in style from Blues and Jazz to Christian to Acoustic Rock/Pop --- She participated in Performances at Olympic Square during the Winter Olympics 2002 in Salt Lake City --- In 1999 April collaborated with recording engineer, Israel Curtis, in the writing of a song featuring April's voice. The song, "Take All My Time" recorded by Israel Curtis, took 1st place in the National AES (Audio Engineering Society) Competition --- In July of 1999 she was invited to perform at the Reno Hilton in "The Songwriter's Showcase"

Albums Somewhere Between Sunsets---- (Mini-album of originals)- available at Sam Goodys in Reno, Brigham Young University Bookstore, and MP3.com./Light the Fire Within- The Governors Olympic Music & Education Program- Light the Fire Within (http://www.lightwithin.org) produced by Kurt Bestor and Sam Cardon. Various artists, including April Meservy, were chosen to participate on this album. Commissioned by the governor Mike Leavitt of hosting state Utah for the Winter Olympics 2002, the songs promote the ideals of the Olympic Movement such as peace, dedication, sacrifice and celebration. April appears as featued vocalist on ''Dream With Me.''----Northern Voices, Redemption Road- Deseret Book album featuring various artists- music by Sam Cardon, lyrics by Don Stirling (http://www.northernvoices.cc)-----Once Around the Block- Artist compilation CD (http://www.invoicerecords.com/april.html)----Come to Bethlehem- Christmas Artist Compilation CD (htt://www.invoicerecords.com/april.html)----We Believe- EFY 2002- album available at all Deseret Book stores---Breaking All Barriers- Produced by Sam Cardon. April appears as a featured vocalist on the last two albums commissioned for the International NuSkin Conventions held in Salt Lake City at the Delta Center (http://www.NuSkinUSA.com)

Press Reviews MUSICAL ZEAL: By Carli Cutchin/ The RENO NEWS & REVIEW/ ''The April Meservy Band is sometimes soulful, sometimes blithe, but always passionate/ The set included keyboard-heavy covers of Sheryl Crow, Van Morrison and a barely recognizable mellow jazz version of Cake's "Never There." It included an effervescent rockin' oldie; it included a cover of Buffalo Springfield's "For What It's Worth" that was filled more with lightheartedness than with the dissidence and fervor of the original. It included, too, some soulful, heartfelt tunes penned by the lead singer herself. That lead singer, April Meservy, seemed game for anything that night at Cantina Los Tres Hombres in Reno, performing covers and her own tunes with equal enthusiasm. Surrounding her was the lively and varied April Meservy Band, or a version thereof: At its core, the band consists of Meservy and guitarist Mark Miller, but various drummers, bassists and keyboardists accompany the two. On this particular night, there was Fernando Flores on bass, Bill Heise on drums and Doug Emerson and Jennie Bangerter on keyboards. Meservy, who grew up in Reno but attends college at Brigham Young University, comes home every chance she gets to team up with Miller, whom she met two years ago at a Maytan Music guitar jam. The two clearly have a special connection, despite their differences in background; Miller, a psychoanalyst by profession (that's not psycho analyst, he stresses), has been playing guitar, both on his own and in bands, for "a lot" of years. Meservy, a 21-year-old student, taught herself to play guitar "a few" years ago. "I really enjoy playing with April because she has a great voice, and she's an excellent songwriter," Miller says. "But beyond that, she's a very special person, and she's a very spiritual person." Meservy is also an undeniably passionate person, someone who is more than eager to talk about her love for music and for life in general. "Music is one of the big ways to reach your soul, because it's so universal," she says. "I like it when people can connect ... when it helps them relax, or it helps them see something in another way, or connect with something, or just makes them happy." And indeed, the band has a song for almost every mood. "We try to do some older songs that people like--just a variety," Miller says. "[We do] some up-tempo, some jazz, some pop." One of their most impressive covers that night at Cantina was Meservy's slow, tremulous rendition of Gershwin's "Summertime," a wonderful vehicle for Meservy's rich, throaty voice. Mixed with the covers were original tunes like "Why?", a song that is infused with both an earnest spirituality and the soulful quality of a country love song. When she croons "I won't play roulette with my heart/I don't believe I've come this far to turn/and choose the dimmer star/Nothing you could say to me/could bring me closer to my knees/than why?," Meservy seems to be facing the messiness of religion and human relationships head on, unhesitant to explore the darker side of herself and others. But with Meservy and Miller, it's hard to imagine the darkness ever staying around long. Meservy's infectious enthusiasm and Miller's laid-back gentleness complement each other splendidly. Their mutual admiration and their common love for meaningful music carry over to their performances. No matter the type of tune, the setting or the band mates, Meservy and Miller light up a stage with their musical passion.''

Location Reno, NV - USA

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