Talented vocalists looking for new bands

If you're a singer looking for a new band or a band currently without vocalist,
this is your chance of getting together!

In this section, Bobby will present talented vocalists who would like to get in touch with bands looking for a new front-man. You can listen to sound files and directly contact the singers by e-mail.

If you would like to be considered for this section, please send an e-mail with a link to a website/webspace containing an mp3 sound file, possibly a picture, some information on your experience, what kind of band you're looking for and where you're based to bobby@bobbykimball.com. Bobby handpicks everyone he recommends on his site.

Current recommendations:
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	Name: Thierry Meyour Location: Finland Looking for: Currently lead singer of Band PULSE. I would be ready to play as a front man for an existing band or then try to promote PULSE for publishing companies. Contact: thierry@pulse-band.net Website and Sound samples: http://www.pulse-band.net/
Experience: My name is Thierry Meyour and i'm the lead singer of PULSE and band specialized in Pink Floyd music. We cover songs as Shine on you Crazy Diamond, Echoes, Comfortably Numb and many others. Prior to that we have covered some of TOTO songs (Hold the line, Rosanna, Mad about you), as well as Jimi Hendrix, U2, Coldplay etc... We are on the turn of starting creating our own material, and we are looking for a company or person who would believe in our future and talent. Our knowledge of music varies from middle eastern music to Irish folk dance as well as micro music composing. Our range of age varies between 21 and 42, but our dream is common: Use music to make people walk the same path of peace. We are located in Finland, but would be ready to collaborate with people from any country. __________________________________________________________________________
	Name: Steve Thomas Location: Denver, Colorado Looking for: My objective is one of two scenarios. Either to secure a recording contract for myself as an artist, or find an already established national act needing a vocalist, guitarist, song writer. Contact: info@stevethomasonline.com Website: http://www.stevethomasonline.com
Sound samples: http://www.stevethomasonline.com/steve_thomas_sounds.html Experience: Steve Thomas is a veteran vocalist, guitarist, songwriter from Denver Colorado. Recently Steve signed a sponsorship deal with Miller Beer and is performing regularly with his own band "The Steve Thomas Band". Steve also does recording dates for others as a vocalist and guitarist. Steve makes regular trips to L.A. and Nashville to write music and nuture industry relationships. Currently Steve is seeking a recording contract for himself, but is also open to working with an already established national act. For more information please visit info@stevethomasonline.com __________________________________________________________________________
	Name: Nastya Location: Moscow, Russia Looking for: A band (pop-rock, rock), songwriters and anybody who can help me to make good music from all over the world Contact: gabblers@mtu-net.ru Website: http://supernastya2005.narod.ru/ Sound samples: Ironic Thank You I'm With You Things I'll Never Say
Experience: I was born in Moscow. Two years ago I finished school. My parents are musicians: my father is a very good and well known keyboard player and my mother is a vocal teacher. I saw her working with her students and I was trying to do the same. All my experience in music: four demo songs you can find on my web-page and some background tracks made for some russian singers. I like different kind of music and my favorites are Alanis Morissette, Dido, No Doubt and, of course, Toto. __________________________________________________________________________
	Name: Doug Location: Paris, France Looking for: A producer, songwriters, manager, someone who can help me to make interesting records! Contact: luckystar2@free.fr Website: http://officieldouglas.free.fr/ ( in french for instance ) Sound samples: STOP LOVING YOU - TOTO : http://brothersinlust.free.fr/stoplovingyoudoug.mp3 YOU ARE THE FLOWER - TOTO : http://brothersinlust.free.fr/youaretheflowerdoug.mp3 THE SHOW MUST GO ON - QUEEN : http://brothersinlust.free.fr/showmustgoondoug.mp3
Experience: I did 2 singles in FRANCE in 1997 and 2002 for a famous producer (ORLANDO / UNIVERSAL ), and wrote a song "PLAYA DE LA LUNA" who obtained good appreciations with european DJ’S during the summer of 2002. I‘m 34, I sing since the age of 15, I really fell in love with the powerful voices of TOTO and could’t imagine my life without singing in that range, for the rest of my life . So I learned a good technique and wrote my own songs. I ‘m looking for good projects in differents styles (POP , ROCK , HOUSE). At the moment I‘m lead singer for cover band of TOTO, MICHAEL MCDONALD, KENNY LOGGINS... All my respect for BOBBY KIMBALL and the entire legend of TOTO . __________________________________________________________________________
	Name: Panopticon Location: Berlin, Germany Looking for: A distributer for our recent album "The Die Is Cast"! Contact: gordon_herold@web.de Website: www.panopticon-music.de Sound samples: http://www.suljee.de/~panopticon/media.htm
Experience: Panopticon is a Band from Berlin, Germany founded in 2005. Those four guys are celebrating Progressive Rock with a modern groove. One of their biggest influence is of course Toto (Bobby Kimball). Currently they are searching for a distributer for their recent album "The Die Is Cast". For further information please feel free to vist our website www.panopticon-music.de and leave a message or contact (booking): gordon_herold@web.de __________________________________________________________________________
	Name: Alan Runyard Location: Wareham, England Looking for: Someone who gives me a chance! Contact: alan.runyard@btinternet.com Sound samples: Sting, Don McLain
Experience: I have been singing since I was 4 years old, nothing professional ly due to the fact I have never had much money and there is no place in Wareham to do singing. It was not until my mother died 8 years ago that I descded to do something with my talent, she always said I was talented and I should not let my voice go to waist. I joined acting and singing classes at "The Lighthouse *Poole Art Centre*". So I was there for a year. I sang live at "The Wessex Hotel Bournemouth" And got standing ovations in October 2002. My music teacher could not get over the range on my voice, we used to have a exercise where bye we would all stand up (there was about 16 of us men and women) and start at the bottom of the scale and when it got too high for you you had to sit down. On one occaision there was just me and Sue (who was the highest singer in the group) left standing. I have recently made 9 of my own songs , but I play no instruments although I have a YAMAHA PSR 275 keyboard that I am learning to play. Some weeks ago I was talking to a friend of mine that has got a music shop in poole. And he invited me to sing in the shopping centre there on that saturday afternoon I sung 5 songs with no backing just me and the mic a chap come up to me and said it took alot of guts to stand there on my own and sing for a load of strangers, to which I replied "it did not bother me, no one threw anything at me or booed me so I got a result". After that I saw Sean (my music shop friend) in wareham and he insisted that I try and find myself a band and not let my voice go to waist, as my mother told me years before. Draw back with that is I know no one who would be interested coupled with the fact I have no money what so ever. I do have a full (clean) drivers licence and a passport, but down to extreme lack of money I have never even been out of the country. All I need is for some one to give me a chance , and that will not happen here. __________________________________________________________________________
	Name: Hardway Location: Argentina Looking for: A guitarist who has a Toto-esque style, and that has an open mind when it comes to create music. E-mail address: danger_area28@hotmail.com Website: http://www.hardwayweb.com Sound samples: http://www.hardwayweb.com/audio.htm
Experience: Hardway was formed in 2001 by brothers Charlie and Eduardo Giardina and guitarist Luis Artucio. After releasing two demos in 2003 and 2004, the band and Artucio parted ways. Soon after that, keyboard player Guillermo De Medio joined in. Hardway was about to start recording their debut album in 2005 when they were signed by UK melodic rock label Carbon 13. The band recorded the album at MasterTone studios at Runcorn, England. Hardway's debut album will be released in June / July 2005. Contact : www.hardwayweb.com __________________________________________________________________________
	Name: BAT Location: Germany Looking for: melodic Rock/ Hard/ Metal/Coverband I'm looking for a prof. band that wants to tour and record and looking for lead /backings. Contact: Beate Blisnjuk Störwiesen 16 24539 Neumünster Germany Phone: 0049 179 7376068 or 0049 4321 9657766 E-mail address: singerbat@web.de Website: http://www.radkick.de/
Sound samples: Ashes to Ashes Peace of Mind Saw a Light Precious Time Too Late	Singing na na na Stream of Fire Stairs of a Cathedral http://www.track4.de/agentur/bands/7440#
Experience: Hello, my name is BAT. I'm a german Vocalist with 20 years of live and studio experience. To sing is my passion, and my new band should be professionals. I`ve got many band experiences in very different projects for example I was the lead vocalist in a coverband named "Still Crazy", also the lead vocalist from the metalband "RAD KICK". I am 38 year old and been working as a professional singer since 2002. I consider myself mainly as a Metal Vocalist but I can also sing all sorts of music too. My favorite bands are Skunk Annasie , Aerosmith, Sammy Hagar and many others If you are looking for a strong female voice give me a call! __________________________________________________________________________
	Name: Michael Totaro Location: USA Looking for: Country band that needs a singer. I prefer a band that wants to tour in the US and Europe and record. E-mail address: promotion@michaeltotaro.com Website: http://michaeltotaro.com/ Sound samples: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/totaro
Experience: I graduated from DePaul University with a degree in Music. Performed in various theatrical events until I decided to go to law school. Returned to music about six years ago to sing country and thereafter recorded Puzzle of Love. I am looking for a country band that needs a singer. I prefer a band that wants to tour in the US and Europe and record. My CD was popular in Europe and a second one would give us an opening. I have a different sound, meaning I don't twang or whine. Interested band members should listen to the clips on CDbaby.com to see if they like the sound and viewpoint. Women usually like my CD right away, men have to listen a few times. I receive positive response from women from as young as 16 to women in their 60's. I prefer to work with men or women over 40 but that is open to discussion. It would also help if the band already has a manager or someone who does their booking. __________________________________________________________________________
	Name: Tony Ra Location: USA Looking for: dramatic melodic band with a positive spiritual (though not religious), I am open to all beliefs as long as they are not about harming or "condeming" another . E-mail address: thetonyra@yahoo.com Website: http://www.thetonyra.com/ Sound samples: http://www.thetonyra.com/media/audio/webclip1.mp3
Experience: Tony Ra was born in Fort Worth, Texas to a family of protestant ministers. They traveled extensively throughout the United States for 10 years, at which time Tony virtually lived on the stage performing various forms of music. Self-taught to play percussion since 5 and vocals at age 7, which he learned from his father who was already an accomplished blues singer, and received sound criticism from his mother; an astute business woman. Both propelled him to learn his craft. Tony’s love for drums and voice continued into his teens. He performed on stage for various church functions and with numerous garage rock-metal bands. His family background naturally led him to further expand his talents giving him the desire to perform to a wider secular audience and began playing in small clubs and private settings. Tony has studied with several talented voice coaches---including a brief session with dynamite TNT / Westworld frontman, Tony Harnell !---and networked with many working artists. Impressed with his voice, they are encouraging him to pursue a professional career as a vocalist, declaring that Tony is cut out to be a singer. ...After much consideration and soul searching, Tony is finally taking their advice ! __________________________________________________________________________
	Name: Arto Laine Location: Finland Looking for: Arto Laine is a finnish songwriter/guitarist/producer. He’s looking for a good ’home’ for his unpublished songs. E-mail address: topias.laine@jippii.fi Website: http://artlane.pp.fi/ Sound samples: Keep on sweet dreaming Let's make it tonight Man Needs Someone The Meaning of Life Cadillac Girl
Experience: Hello, my name is Arto Laine. I'm a finnish songwriter/guitarist/producer. I was a talented ice-hockey player but soon I noticed I have got also talent as a songwriter. I'm looking for big artists for my fine classic rock songs! My favorite bands are Eagles and TOTO but I like also hardrockbands Deep Purple, Whitesnake and Van Halen. I appreciate that Bobby likes my music. He is really PRO, one of the best. Thanks also to Bobby's webmaster Petra. NO EXPLANATIONS, LET'S GIVE MY MUSIC TALK! PLEASE CHECK: http://artlane.pp.fi/ I WISH YOU WELL! Arto Laine topias.laine@jippii.fi __________________________________________________________________________
Sound samples: africa.mp3 castle.mp3 fox on the run.mp3 love in an elevator.mp3 paradise city_short.mp3 show must go on.mp3 vengeance.mp3	Name: Jonas Blum Location: Sweden Looking for: Rock bands, preferably hard-rock Contact: Jonas Blum c/o Per Connman Vrinnevigatan 44 SE-603 58 Norrköping Sweden E-mail address: pconnman@glocalnet.net Phone: +46 (0)73 618 35 04
Experience: I am 38 year old and been working as a professional singer since 1988. Currently I am the lead singer of coverband Bohnus as well as progressive rock band Reptilian, both Swedish. I consider myself mainly as a hard-rock singer but I am also singing more pop oriented material as well. Apart from my singing I am also a fairly good rythm guitar player and I also write and record some of my own material. The reason for me to start with music was KIZZ. Their first albums really knock me off and since then my influences includes Iron Maiden, Ozzy, The Sweet, Rainbow, TOT0, Judas Priest and Aerosmith among others. In 1995 I made it to the final in a Swedish look-alike contest (TV 4) singing Paradise City.    At the moment I am doing about 20 gigs per month but there have been periods where I used to work 6 nights per week for about two years. The experience from all these live performances have given me a control over my voice and a huge repertoire of thousands of songs that span thru all rock history, from the 50's till the modern rock scence of today. __________________________________________________________________________
	Name: Randy Wright Location: North Syracuse, NY E-mail address: rwight@twcny.rr.com Phone: (315) 452-5899 Sound samples: dishdog.mp3 hold.mp3 samhain.mp3 had_to_say_goodbye.mp3
Experience: I am a 34 year old professional musician who has been playing full-time since 1987. My primary instrument is my voice, but I am also a keyboardist and drummer of proficient caliber. I write, record and produce original songs ranging from adult contemporary to progressive rock. I have a flair for creating cool hooks and catchy melodies and have my heroes to thank for it. Among them are TOTO, Starship, Dream Theatre, Journey, Queensryche, Iron Maiden, Genesis, Foreigner & the Tubes. Not to mention Elvis, Billy & Elton.    Having performed a singles act for nearly 20 years, suffice it to say my singing voice and piano chops are honed razor sharp. I am used to performing 4 hours per night 3-5 nights per week. I have entertained in venues ranging from Vegas show rooms and lounges to corporate functions and receptions. My repertoire is vast as I am like a sponge when it comes to learning tunes. I have over 1000 songs dedicated to memory.    My talents have helped me earn great respect from members of the local and national music industry alike. In April of 2003 I was discovered by Temptations lead vocalist Barrington Henderson. He offered me the opportunity to stay with him in Las Vegas and I accepted. It was there where I recorded keyboard tracks for his solo album titled Best Kept Secret. I was fortunate enough to meet many industry professionals and present myself to the Vegas music market where I was embraced by top entertainment agency Steven Beyer Productions.    Having exhausted my will to play the role of lounge entertainer, I now wish to broaden my professional horizon by touring and recording with a nationally signed and recognized band. I need to come full circle as an entertainer and I believe the time has come for me to pull out all the stops and pound the pavement until I find a spot with a group whose needs are aligned with mine. Bobby Kimball of TOTO is helping me realize this life-long aspiration and for that I am extremely grateful.