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Currently residing in Arizona, Jeordie, is a singer-songwriter, born and raised on music. She is an award-winning musician with intensely hypnotic stage presence. Jeordie can pack a stadium or spread her message at a festival in the valley, in a small intimate venue or on the sands of a beach; Her powerful voice flows as effortlessly as an island sunset.

Submerged into the Southwest music scene, a transplant from the East coast, Jeordie has years of audience pleasing experience.

Jeordie learned how to own the stage and communicate her message from her mother; Musical artist Melanie (Melanie Safka) known for “Brand New Key”, ”Lay Down”, Ruby Tuesday”, and “Beautiful People”. Jeordie, is a true performer beginning at 4 years old on a local television variety show. Music is in her genes, and her lyrics tell the story of her life experiences, expressed through a unique voice, which tells the story of the artist and woman she has become and proving she has so much more to give.

Singing along side her family, Jeordie's goal has always been to share her original music with audiences everywhere. Currently based out of Arizona, she is active in the local music community, pleasing audiences of all ages: She is a true entertainer.

My mother is Melanie. She became the voice of an era in one magical instance, onstage at Woodstock. Pieces of a career, scattered by the winds of experience and assembled again by the force of love. My mother’s journey involved sharing her immensely personal moments, sometimes scattered career, that led her to the most brilliant moments of her musical history.

My mom; Melanie enlightens generations both new and old to the passion of sound, lyrics and overall music with an eloquence, emotion, and intelligence that continues to inspire all ages and multiple genres.

Woodstock allowed a New York kid, barely known outside Greenwich Village, to sing an original song “Beautiful People”, inspiring generations to follow the tradition of candles, lights, and lighting, when they were viewing the voice of originality, the spirit of love, the kindness of compassion and the lineage of music history.

“Lay Down“ (Candles in the Rain), sold more than one million copies in 1970 and prompted Billboard, Cashbox, Melody Maker, and Record World to acknowledge her as singer/vocalist, of the year. Melanie, then released “Brand New Key”, an infectious romp about freedom and roller skates, topping the charts again in 1971, with many other hits to follow.

http://jeordie.com/

Colleen Collins on vocals, guitar, Irish flute, and tin whistle, is a classically trained guitarist with a powerful and expressive voice, a crisp guitar style and an impressive touring resume who has performed and taught guitar for many years.

Coming from an Irish and Scottish heritage, Colleen felt compelled to perform Celtic music at an early age. She studied Irish flute technique at the Arizona Irish Cultural Center, where she also became a member of the Celtic choir, "Celtica!". Her influences include Irish singers Karan Casey of Solas, Mary Black, Susan McKeown, Niamh Parsons, and Scottish singers Eddi Reader and Julie Fowlis, as well as Irish flutists Kevin Crawford of Lunasa and Matt Malloy of the Chieftains.

Eily Hallagan,on fiddle and vocals, has been playing the violin since the age of nine, and has received a degree in both Music Performance and Theatre Arts. She was chosen as one of the top violinists to play for Isaac Stern in celebration of his eightieth birthday. She performed for several years in orchestra and chamber ensembles, and taught violin at a private academy for gifted children. Specializing in Irish fiddle and folk music, she has a particular interest in cultural music and rich history of strings throughout the history of performance.
Eily is also a music teacher at a private school in Scottsdale, where she teaches general music to Preschool, Elementary, and Middle School students, and conducts the school orchestra. She is also owner of Sweetwater Strings, who contracts musicians to play at weddings and other events.

Christopher Moreno is a classically-trained guitarist who performs Irish bouzouki, guitar and electric stand-up bass with Kilted Spirit. He has studied with guitar virtuosos Christopher Parkening, Manual Barrueco, and David Tannenbaum. He has performed at Irish pubs across the city, though is versed in all styles of music from Spanish guitar to punk rock to bluegrass.

Rob Commer, on drums and vocals, has enough energy to power a fleet of locomotives. An inspiring force that stems from the soulful beats and the power and passion of his performance.

After he was born on May 10, 1975, his mother carried him in a conga bag to his new home on Cadence Street. He started beat-boxing in the 4th grade and playing drums in the 8th. In high school, Rob discovered jazz which helped to define his keen sense of timing and his signature approach to the drum set in any musical setting. Rob has traveled around the globe in search of rhythm, studying with some of the best such as Kuang Sing Chang in the Repubic of China, Ojimbe Basutoo of Africa, Gian Jmebgan in India, and Shamu the beat-boxing Orca in San Diego California.

When you listen to the drumming of Rob Commer, emotions will connect and rhythms will soar as you air-drum along... even if you've never heard the tune before.

http://www.kiltedspirit.com
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About the band:

Slightly Right has been performing at clubs, private parties weddings, graduations, and charity events across Arizona for over a decade. We enjoy playing music and our fans enjoy the light hearted fun and entertaining way we deliver it.

SR is blend of genres including blues, rock, pop, Motown, and a hint of country.

Founded by members Randy Bodnar, Darla Bodnar and Mark Brain, the band cut its teeth on country, blues and classic rock tunes and has evolved into a full blown party band complete with a grooving horn section that likes to throw down some Smokey, Van Morrison, Chicago, Stevie Wonder, James Brown and the likes. The SR big band sound is perfect for clubs (check us out at the Wasted Grain –aka the old Martini Ranch), charity events, weddings, and corporate events.

When the big band isn’t booked, you can catch Slightly Right Lite’s lighter acoustic shows around town in wine bars and quiet venues. That’s when you can experience Randy, Darla, Freddy G and Mark in their element—having fun, letting loose, and often experimenting with new sounds and instruments. SR Lite’s sound is perfect for small venues needing a lighter sound, backyard parties or small events.

Slightly Right’s mission is to play good music, have fun, don’t take life too seriously and put a smile on every dancing face.

https://slightlyrightmusic.com