Theresa Demarest Moon Rising CD

Visit Artit's Website at http://www.theresacd.comPress Bites on This CDTHE OREGONIAN A&E Theresa Demarest is making gentle waves around Portland with her pleasant mix of blues jazz folk country and funky undertones. Her CD MOON RISING, is quickly catching on around town, thanks to her smooth voice and a hot band that features keyboardist Janice Scroggins and percussionist Chata Addy among others. A&E Staff, Kyle O'BrienMay 1997, Winner of the Portland Songwriter's Association MASTERS AWARD honoring outstanding professional achievement for music, lyric, and production for her latest CD MOON RISING. Jan/Feb 1998, 102FM KINK Spotlight with Cindy Hansen & Les Sarnoff in Jan. 1998 KINK featured an original blues ballad from Theresa's Latest CD MOON RISING titled : "HAVEN'T GOT THE TIME" and in Feb. invited Theresa Demarest & Good Company to perform LIVE on Les Sarnoff's morning show.September 17, 1997 WILLAMETTE WEEK PICK Portland OR "WOMEN SONGWRITERS IGNITE THE ALADDIN:" Another in the welcome trend of local songwriter showcases at the Aladdin. The main instigator and headliner is Theresa Demarest with her band, Good Company. The singer mixes genres pleasantly and with ease. The band usually offers a diverse and pleasing array of musicians, from the versatile guitarist Tim Ellis (whose not exactly chopped liver as a songwriter himself) and Janice Scroggins on the pop and blues side to jazz reedman Dennis Springer and African percussionist Chata Addy, Anne Weiss and Connie Cohen take turns offering folk and pop tunes, and Janice Scroggins gets a chance to showcase some of her original material as well. (Dan DePrez, A&E Staff Writer, Jazz and Blues). September 1997 THE WOMEN¹S JOURNAL Portland OR "OUTSTANDING MUSICIANS...(Theresa Demarest & Good Company) wowed us all at Portland BITE Festival in August....rich in diversity and pure talent......The kind of spirit Theresa and her band exude is what the world needs most: passiosn, love, and awe for our favorite pastime-....life. December 1996, JUST OUT: Portland OR SINGIN' OUT PROUD "If you didn't think that Portland Oregon is on the cutting-edge in the women's music scene, think again....(Theresa's) ....deep connection with her craft definitely shines through her songs....astounding musicianship. (Rachel Ebora, A&E staff)THE OREGONIAN: SOUND DECISIONS OF '96 Seal of Approval ".....Theresa Demarest's latest CD MOON RISING is a fine example of modern folk songcraft and a showcase for Demarest's rich, evocative voice. (John Foyston, A&E Staff)November 8, 1996 THE OREGONIAN:"Her sumptuous voice is tinged with a country yodel and supported by tender guitar chords and keyboards that range from airy to energetic. The mixture makes for an enjoyable sound that leaves the listener wanting for nothing." November 8, 1996 THE SOUTHEAST EXAMINER A&E: "Theresa Demarest on guitar and piano and blessed with some of the richest, eloquently funky pipes around, is joined by a hot crew of "jazz cats" .......Janice Scroggins on keyboards, Myrtle Brown providing background vocals, Chata Addy on African percussion, Tim Ellis on lead guitar, and Dennis Springer on sax." October 1996 MUSICIAN'S NETWORK MUSIC MAGAZINE, SEATTLE WA:"Within the first few bars of the title and kick-off track, MOON RISING, you are aware of the depth and talent of singer/songwriter Theresa Demarest. Theresa's voice is clear, with good range and a pleasing touch of country warble that moves with grace, emotion, and earnestness through the blues of Haven't Got the Time to the slightly countrified folk of Cry to Me to the outright funky Set Your Own Wings to Flyin'. As a songwriter, Theresa demonstrates her ability to spin a tale - behind which she masterfully creates a mood and a presence that can alternately send shivers down your spine or make you tap your feet. The arrangements are good - the production top notch. Each of the accompanying musicians are quite accomplished in their own right and are given a nice bio in the liner not