Artist description Maui based singer/songwriter performs as a Solo aritst or in her five piece band - Very creative with arrangments and harmony. Drums,Bass,Lead Guitar,Rhythm Guitar...Cheryls favorite - that beautiful unplugged acoustic sound! :)

Music Style Ballads, country, soft rock, jazz and pop,blues.

Musical Influences TINA TURNER, Micheal Jackson, The Pointer Sisters, Chuck Berry,The Ramones, Pat Benatar, Sammy Hagar, Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, Shawn Colvin,Sha-na-na, My local friend musican's, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, Queen, Journey, Bon Jovi, Metallica, The Who, Beatles, Rod Stewart & The Faces, David Bowie, Patsy Cline, Patti Smith, Fleetwood Mac,Jagger, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, B.B. King, Aerosmith, Kennedy Rose,Heart ( my home town favorites!!,, Eric Clapton & ..well..too many!

Similar Artists Heart, Bonnie Raitt, K.D. Lang

Artist History Originally from Seattle Washington where she launched her career in local theater,television thanks to a little push from her wonderful parents (also musicians) Cheryl Rae performs both solo and with a band. Her most exciting performances have been opening up for WILLIE NELSON AND KRIS KRISTOFFERSON two nights in a row at Charly's in Paia,Feb.1999. Opening up for WILLIE NELSON again at the Grand Wailea Hotel & Hawaii's legend and one of her favorite artists HENRY KAPONO at the "Rainbow within you" at the Ritz Carlton Hotel,1996. Cheryl was asked back to her home town perform special show in Seattle Washington, at the "Lighthouse" (it was a blast!!). She performed in Singapore in the groups such "Shebang", "Just Mama's and "Micado" from 1990 to 1995. She plays from time to time at the clubs on Maui, Hawaii.Who know where she'll turn up next :)

Group Members Cheryl Rae performs with a varity a talented Maui based musicians. In her dreams....one would be Eric Clapton : )

Instruments Rhythm and lead guitars, bass, piano, drums, percussion

Albums Handprints in Stone & Midnight Rain

Press Reviews Cheryl Rae is completing her second CD entitled"MIDNIGHT RAIN" After a long year working with this projectit's almost completed! CD will donatepart of its' proceeds to "Feed the Children". She has a guest appearance from Singer/Dancer Assane Kouyte, an incredible singer from Africa who has been touring world wide and appeared on one of the track songs " Voices from the Heart". You'll want to look for any of his performances! CHERYL RAE Proudly endorses "Lutehole" and enjoys playing her Custom Taylor with one of her many beautiful custom wood carved Luteholes. Check out their website!! Their really nice guys! 'GROUND ZERO MUSIC TV' Writes a review:"This album release is a nice mix of ballads and folk/rock/country up-tempo tunes, she isn't destined to stardom she is already there! 10 out of 10."..Thank you Melanie!cr

Additional Info I want to thank my Mom & Dad for giving me the gift of music...I love you both!!

Location Haiku, Maui, Hawaii - USA

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