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“Sista’ Monica Parker was born and raised in Gary,
Ind. and at the age of seven, she began putting down her gospel roots
singing and touring with her church’s gospel choir. This early
exposure to gospel music stuck with her, but it wasn't until later that
she turned this early love of music into her life's calling and most
recently, her redeemer.
At the age of 12, Monica started participating in
the choir’s mini-tours between Gary, Chicago and Detroit soaking
up the rich melodies of soul, rhythm & blues and gospel music. She
was heavily influenced by The Rev. Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Mavis Staples
and the Staples Singers, Jackie Wilson and Sam Cooke. After some college,
Monica enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, making her way to the rank
of Sergeant in three years. (Continued)
Sista Monica Parker - Can't
Keep a Good Woman Down
SISTA MONICA SOLIDIFIES HER COMEBACK
WITH AN ELECTRIFYING CHICAGO STYLE BLUES, SOUL, FUNK AND GOSPEL CD
This CD is rich with songs personally selected and performed by Sista Monica. Inspired by her recent battle and recovery from cancer - She wrote "All Things are Possible" a musical message of love, hope and courage. She survived and this CD celebrates her transformation and is a tribute to the grace of God. This heartfelt collection also refreshes standards such as "Georgia on My Mind" a tribute to the late Ray Charles. Continued
The opening of this CD opens up with a large and receptive crowd ready to hear the Lioness Sista Monica, as she is widely known as. This is a live performance on tour in Europe of hers and the band. Continued
Sista Monica Parker has finally produced and recorded her first traditional gospel music CD entitled "Gimme That Old Time Religion". This is the one that people have been waiting for years to hear and enjoy. Continued
Sista Monica comes on strong tearing up the house. Get ready and move on over as here comes Sista Monica the one and only genuine blues and gospel performer. She will move and groove you all night long. Continued
This award winning self-titled "SISTA MONICA" CD has become her signature sound. Full and complete with originals...Continued
This debut CD "Get Out My Way" is where it all started in 1994. Sista Monica Parker took her band into the studio to produce a corporate CD at Music Annex in Menlo Park, California in late 1994. She had been only performing for two years in the Bay Area starting August 20, 1992. Continued
Awards
*2002 “Artist of the Year Award”
- 17th Annual Monterey Bay Blues Festival 2002
*2000 “Best Female Blues Performer” nominee – United
Kingdom (UK)
*1999 “Best Female Blues Performer” nominee – United
Kingdom (UK)
*1998 “California Music Award “BAMMIE Winner” - Best
Blues Artist in California
*1998 “San Jose Mercury News” - Silicon Valley 12 Most Creative
& Powerful Women
*1998 “Best Contemporary Blues Female of the Year” W.C. Handy
Awards” nominee
CDs & Recordings
* 2002 “Lovey Dovey” a duet with
Tommy Castro by Otis Redding/Clara Thomas
* 2001 “Live In Europe” CD – Mo Muscle Records &
Ent.
* 2001 “Gimme That Old Time Religion” CD - Mo Muscle Records
& Ent.
* 2000 “People Love The Blues” CD – Mo Muscle Records
& Ent.
* 1997 “SISTA MONICA”- Signature CD Mo Muscle Records &
Ent.
* 1995 “Get Out My Way!” Debut/CD – Mo Muscle Records
& Ent.
It’s remarkable! In 10 years Sista Monica Parker and her touring
band have performed at major festivals, corporate events, theaters and
nightclubs worldwide. For interviews/booking e-mail sistamonica@cruzio.com
or call 831-425-3192.
Lesa Magee – Asst. Road Manager 831-425-8433 (office), 831-566-7780 (cell) lgmagee9@aol.com
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