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R i t a J e a n . c o m
From
Huntington Beach
in Orange County, Southern California...
Rita Jean Powell is a powerful rock vocalist and
dramatic stage performer with all the energy and showmanship of a larger than
life entertainer, while still personally connecting in honestly raw and
sometimes very emotionally charged performances. When performing cover songs by
such artists as Melissa Etheridge,
Alanis Morissette, and
Janis Joplin... Rita
has the unique ability to decipher and imitate the subtle nuances in each
singers voice, giving audiences a little bit of each celebrity while not
completely loosing herself in impersonating. However, when actually
impersonating a legend such as Janis Joplin, loosing herself is exactly what
happens. Rita describes it as, "It's like being in someone else's dream...
better than your own..." Although she enjoys the rush she gets from competition,
and the patience and discipline of studio recording... for Rita, nothing
can compare to the feeling she gets out of a live performance. Living
vicariously through music, interpreting her own life experiences through each
song... the intensity of the emotional release she gets through singing her
heart out and the ability to take others along with her is indescribable.
Photos taken 11 / 2005
What you have just heard (or may still be listening to) is a sound clip of Rita singing the Janis Joplin song "Kozmic Blues" which she has submitted in it's entirety to a compilation CD called "Scattered Pearls". This CD is a very special compilation of diverse and talented Janis Joplin inspired women uniting their talents to help Katrina victims. All proceeds from this unique project will benefit the New Orleans Musicians Clinic. You can help Rita and these talented women make a difference by purchasing this wonderfully unique CD! You can purchase this CD by clicking on these words: I WANT TO HELP right now. You can read more information about this project, how it came to be, the site that it is available on, and purchase info simply by clicking on the green and pink MUSIC button to your left.
To listen to the sound clip of Rita singing Janis Joplin's "Kozmic Blues" again, click here...
Even though Rita has been singing for years, this site is BRAND NEW. It is currently under construction and new material will be continuingly added on a constant basis, so please check often for new developments. There will be links and photos practically in every section. Here is a description of what is to come:
NEWS: Here you can see what Rita has been up to... and what lies around the corner! Rita is BACK and hungry for success so keep checking back for the latest news.
BIOGRAPHY: Who is Rita? This is where you can get a description of Rita's stage experiences accompanied by a photo gallery of past shows with the different bands that she has been in. Also, a look into Rita's personal life including photos with family and friends, fun trivial info, and link to Rita's MY SPACE page.
MUSIC: Hear song samples and purchase CD's!
VIDEO: Can't make it out to a show? Check out Rita here... but you must have windows media to download video.
FORUM: More than just about Rita and her shows...This will be a place for you to discuss and share ideas.
MAILING LIST: Thee best way to get the latest info on up coming shows! There is also a guestbook for you to post a quick hello, words of encouragement, and what show you met Rita at.
FRIENDS: On this page you will find links to all of Rita's friends with WebPages, her services and vendors of choice, and connections to many other talented vocalists and entertainers!
CONTACT: In need of an incredible female vocalist? Contact Rita directly, no middle man.