Artist description Carmen was born "several years ago" in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. Carmen began singing, playing piano and guitar at a young age and wrote her first song at 15. Carmen has had the opportunity to work with some of todays top artisit in the music industry, and has performed extensively in fairs, festivals, concerts and clubs.Her songwriting abilities have seen several of her self penned music recorded by other artists throughout the continent, and her music has charted internationally.

Music Style Country Rock

Musical Influences Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, Gram Parsons, Roseanne Cash, Ellen McIlwaine, Waylon Jennings

Similar Artists Roseanne Cash, Emmylou Harris, Pam Tillis, Kathy Mattea

Artist History Four top 10's in Canada, voted best new artist by RPM Magazine,Appearing in concert with Vince Gill, Dan Seals, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Waylon Jennings, Michelle Wright and Kitty Wells to name a few. Performing since 1985, Carmen has toured extensively throughout Canada, and parts of the U.S.

Group Members Past and Present; Steve McKinnon, Bob Stanton, Dave Burt, Adam Ginsberg,Kenny King, Mike Corpi, Tony Bandoni, Some guy named Bob???, Imre DeJong, Charlie Hayes.

Instruments Acoustic & electric guitar / Banjo / Bass / Drums / Piano / Mandolin / Percussion / Pedal Steel Guitar / Lap Steel / Synthesizer

Press Reviews Winner of the 1989 RPM "Outstanding New Artist" award, and voted one of the "Top 10 Independent Female Country" artists in the US by "Music Review Magazine." Positive reviews from the press in Germany, Britain and Canada, and a No.# 1 single in New Zealand with "You're An Angel (When You Wanna Be)." Several TV appearances include The Tommy Hunter Show, Much Music (Outlaws and Heroes), Global TV News and the ON TV series "Showdown."

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Location Brampton, Ontario - Canada

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