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| ALEXA YOSHIMOTO | |
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Alexa is a nineteen year old singer/songwriter hailing from Diamond Bar, CA. She is also currently a student at Cal State Fullerton pursuing a degree in Psychology. Alexa began singing while in middle school and over the years music has become one of her greatest passions. While amassing a major following on YouTube, she has also played in several venues all across the United States and Canada. Inspired by her friends, Alexa continues to improve herself as a singer and a musician. When she's not working on her music, Alexa's interests also include basketball, soccer, dancing, and doggies. |
| CHRIZLE REYES | |
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Chrizle (pronounced criz-el) owes her unique name to her mother, who was also singer and performer herself. When not working her day job helping the wounded as a nurse, Chrizle spends her time soothing weary ears with her soul-inspired folk music. Taking every opportunity to play and share her talents with the world, oftentimes she'll even play multiple gigs on the same day. She's opened for former Kollaboration Acoustic headliner Marie Digby, and frequently collaborates with fellow KA5 artist Nessa Rica. She also loves her motorcycle, heels, leather, and guns, but not for protection, she has her white belt in taekwondo for that! |
| ENSEMBLE MEMO | |
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Crescenta Valley High School students Francisco Lee, Jonathan Sim, John Chu, Chris Cho, and Joseph Oh are Ensemble Memo, a Christian symphonic quintet formed in 2010 to serve the community. Ensemble Memo primarily gives back by using the proceeds they earn from playing various gigs to acquire musical instruments for schools that lack the funds to fully support arts education. They also play at local church and community events, and are proud to have worked with community groups such as the Hope Sight Mission Association and the Drug and Alcohol Coalition of Glendale. Ensemble Memo believes that the talent that they possess is a gift from God, and they seek to use this gift to help their community and bring joy to their audiences. |
| JASON YANO | |
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Jason Zengo Yano is a singer/songwriter, blues/funk guitarist, and Aretha Franklin idolizer. Growing up in the San Gabriel Valley, JZY's earliest influences include interpretive dancing and head-out-the-car-window belting to the Lion King soundtrack and singing his ABCs with sisters Jennifer and Jessica. After graduating from USC with a degree in Psychology, Jason skipped town and kept his '86 Mazda headed north till he reached the gloomy muse of Seattle, WA where he honed his love for all things Ray Charles, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, and everything else funky and soulful. Now having returned to the Southern California scene, Jason is excited to start a new stage in the evolution of his sound, career, and soul. |
| LINDSEY YUNG | |
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Lindsey Yung is a singer/songwriter from San Diego, CA. She has been involved in music her entire life. Her latest album is a collection of songs she wrote and showcases her crystalline voice as well as her piano and ukulele chops. She has recently opened for Tyrone Wells and Jon Foreman, and is currently working on multiple music projects to be released in 2011. While a continued barrage of facts and useless descriptions could form a fancy bio to try to impress you and spark anticipation, she'd rather let her voice and music speak to you when you, your friends and family come out to Kollaboration Acoustic 5!!!! Check out the official bio, music, videos and everything else at: www.LindseyYung.com |
| THE MOOD JUNKIES | |
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One fateful night, vocalist Tricia Coronel was in search of a guitarist after getting bailed on for a gig. Answering the online post was guitarist Mike Tiedge who, despite only having met Tricia once before, saved the show with an amazing clutch performance. From this chance meeting, and the subsequent inclusion of mutual friend and percussionist Jeremiah Francisco, The Mood Junkies was formed and the trio has never looked back. With each member bringing their own unique flavor and style, The Mood Junkies effortlessly blend jazz, latin, and soul music into an irresistible concoction. Be forewarned, one listen to their addictive sound and you might just become a junky yourself. |
| NESSA RICA | |
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Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Nessa Rica began writing her own songs when she was just 10 years old, but it wasn't until her big move to Southern California in late 2007 that she really began her journey in becoming an independent artist and singer/songwriter. Able to play the piano and, more recently, the guitar, Nessa's style of music is derived from many musical influences, but she credits her family as her main source of inspiration. She enjoys engaging with her audience and is always willing to share a joke or two from her vast repertoire. Her first EP entitled "Heart's Desire" is now available on iTunes. |
| TEESA | |
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Teesa found her love of music through teaching herself guitar at a very young age. Her youth was spent playing in Rock-n-Roll bands, touring independently, and living out of her apartment-like van, before finally coming to Los Angeles to sharpen her voice and songwriting skills. Teesa developed her sound by bouncing her songs off the ears of music producer, Mighty Mike. His fantasy-like beat production mixed with her love for mega-pop melodies has created the sound you hear today. Influenced by Japanese Anime, 80's dance, Daft Punk, and everything Prince, Teesa wants to take her fans into an alternate realm of freedom - a world where you can soar like a super hero and dance like a party freak! |
| TRANLEY | |
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A singer/songwriter from Cerritos, California, Tranley (Richard Tran) has been performing since the winter of 2008. Starting off in local cafes and open mics, he has performed his music all across Southern California from charity events, at high schools and colleges, to larger venues, such as the House of Blues. Believing in spreading good vibes and positive messages, Tranley blends the acoustic soul with jazz & blues and serves it to you on those perfect summer days or winter nights. He invites you to grab a cup, have a seat, and relax. |
