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My subjects are newsmakers: Actors who have starred in Academy Award-winning movies, Olympic gold medalists, book authors, runway fashion models, titans of business, U.S. Surgeon General, and two astronauts. I am an active member of the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television & Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS).
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To fully appreciate Erica McKenzie's talents, one must actively listen, and watch her movements.
She masterfully lays down guitar, bass, percussion, and voice tracks, creating a full band with backup singers.
And, it's all Erica.
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I met Mike Ashley in the late 1990's, when photographing his daughter, Elisabeth, for the cover of her CD.
Mike performed until the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the Spring of 2020, and bookings became scarce.
His neighbor suggested Mike perform in his driveway, and Mike's second daughter offered to stream the performance live.
Mike was a hit; viewers booked him for 65 outdoor performances that summer.
He has now played in Denver, Des Moines, Jackson Hole, and Colorado Springs. He will be in Pebble Beach soon, and has never been happier.
His daughter, Elisabeth, works for Keith Urban in Nashville.
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Erica Somes writes screenplays, featured articles for magazines, and documentaries.
She has climbed Mount Adams (12,280', Washington), completed 11 marathons, directed a documentary, and appeared as a contestant on Wheel of Fortune.
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My friend, actress Nicole Dolci, was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2008, and died in Hollywood in 2009.
She was 34 years old.
Expect to see this post every year as a reminder to be screened for colorectal cancer.
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Drew Six divides his time between Kansas City and Nashville, performing, recording, and writing music for himself and other musicians.
He has opened for Luke Bryan, The Backstreet Boys, Maroon 5, and other notable performers.
Drew's original songs have been honored by ASCAP, The Recording Academy, and utilized by ESPN.
You may also see Drew performing with his band, The Soul Plains Drifters.
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This pin on bass-player Danielle Nicole Schnebelen's, Danielle Nicole Band, guitar strap is to support her brother, drummer Kris Schnebelen, who has been diagnosed with metastatic cancer.
A fundraiser will be held for Kris and his family, July 16 & 17, 2021, at Knuckleheads Saloon in Kansas City, Missouri.
For information, search for Trampled Under Foot, @TrampledUnderFootKC.
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