Mother Felker

Mother Felker (aka Mary Beth Felker) has been living in the Pacific Northwest nurturing 3 energetic teenagers while growing a thriving Vocal Development presence in Seattle and Portland via her business ‘The Voice Project.’  After spending the past 10 years off stage developing artists and garnering a nationally known reputation as a top-notch vocal producer she is once again hearing the inner call of the soloist urging her to share her-story. She returns to the stage for the debut of ‘Mother Felker’ on September 28^th at Mix in Georgetown.   

 

Not one to be fit into a specific musical genre, Mother Felker’s (MF) vocal diversity is most often described as 'soulful.' Add in sultry, beautiful, seamless and powerful and you begin to realize that hers is an instrument designed for the discerning ear where the voice is a reflection of the message, and the music is the vehicle for the journey. When forced to identify with a specific genre, MF easily responds with her personal adaptation:  “neo-SOUL-try”

“Neo-soultry”, as she describes it, “is simply good music all-grown-up and flavored by the experience of 40 years of good living.”

Jared Douglas

For some, music and life are inextricably intertwined. Such is the case for Jared Douglas.  At the age of 4, Jared sang his first church solo - by 13, he was writing and arranging performances with his musically gifted family. By age 23, Jared would grace Hollywood studio and stage with world-renowned producers and musicians more commonly linked to iconic artists such as Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Santana, Mary J. Blige, and Beyonce.

Now, after a decade in the recording industry, the voice of soulful singer/songwriter Jared Douglas has reached the ears of worldwide music lovers, from Hollywood hotspot gigs with his band to national anthems at sold-out sports arenas. Jared’s songs have been featured on TV & film, including hit series Sex and the City and Soul Food.  His debut album “Paradise”, recorded partly in Washington DC with super-producer Rich Harrison and soul star Raheem DeVaughn, spawned the single “Don’t Make Me Wait”, garnering coast-to-coast radio airplay and charting alongside the likes of Madonna and Whitney Houston. The ballad “Better Man” became an instant Asian pop radio smash following a live national television performance at the Singapore Music Awards.

Jared Douglas Music

 

 

With a degree in jazz piano, a voice full of tone, and songwriting rich in sensitivity, his songs take you back and propel you forward all at once. Darrius’ years of experience as an instrumentalist, sideman, leader, producer and recording artist, allow him to paint soul using a rich and diverse sonic palette of warm colors and textures. With the urban elements resonating in rich and thought provoking lyrics, Darrius mixes an array of genres delivering Sweet Urban Soul.

Darrius Willrich Music

 

Shawna Locey

The music of Shawna Locey combines her love of funk, pop, jazz, rock, and soul to create a different sound with each song. Her melodies draw from influences such as Stevie Wonder, Kurt Elling, Lauren Hill, Jamiroquai and Michael Jackson. Touching on subjects of love, fear, frustration and hope, Shawna's versatile and sultry voice gives audiences a very personal look into her life. Her unique song writing abilities give the listener a variety of style and sensation.

Recently, Shawna Locey exhibited her debut songs in 2008 with rave reviews. Although it was a limited release, she was discovered by Red Pill Records and Prohibition Entertainment. Immediately, she began touring extensively across the world and is working on a broader debut. She has already begun writing for her next full release! Using her success and devotion to making music, she writes for an audience that seeks a powerful role model that embodies true entertainment, heart, and quality.

Shawna Locey Website