Tracey
Roberts
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Full CV
Academic Qualifications
1980 - 1982:
Completed
a Bachelor of Science degree at the
University of Melbourne, majoring in Computer Science.
1995:
Performing Arts Management - Amsterdam University.
Musical Studies
1989
- 1990:
Melbourne
AUSTRALIA
Singing lessons with Murray Mardardy.
Piano
lessons with Ron Rosenberg (Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole).
1992 - 1993:
The Hague
THE NETHERLANDS
Jazz piano lessons with accomplished New York jazz pianist, Frank
Stagnitta and singing lessons with American singer, Pat Stagnitta.
Entertainment Industry Experience
1989
- 1990:
Worked as an entertainment agent handling musicians working within
Melbourne. Designed, installed and trained agency employees to
use an on-line Entertainment Booking System on an IBM PC computer
network.
1992
- 1996
Promoting and marketing of "Simple Things CD" and "The
Lullaby Ladies" cabaret duo in The Netherlands.
1997 - 2002:
Worked as an entertainment agent and promotional director with
PANGAEA PRODUCTIONS. Involved promotion of own music, providing
music and entertainment for private and corporate clients in
Melbourne and promotion of women singer songwriters. Working
towards promotion of world music.
2000 - 2001:
Recorded and promotion of 4th studio CD "Treasure Box "
Produced and performed in "MoonGlow" (A Celebration of Women Singer-Songwriters) concert series. Continuing to develop, promote and showcase talented female Australian artists.
2001 - 2004:
Promotion and marketing of CD/EP "Link" including hit
song "Daniel's hands".
Performing regularly at concerts, festivals, private and corporate
functions solo and with jazz/pop combos.
2005
- 2011:
Promotion and marketing of live CD "Live at DIZZY's",
and CD/EP "After the Wave".
Recorded and promotion of sixth studio CD "Parallel Universe"
Performing regularly at concerts, festivals, private and corporate
functions either solo or with jazz/pop/folk combos, including The Nightingales, Acoustic Brew and the
Alive and Gigging Roadshow.
Publicity Manager for Burrinja Cafe, Upwey VIC
Graphic Design / artwork for musicians - CDs, publicity material etc
Music
Performance Experience
1982
- 1986:
Melbourne
AUSTRALIA
* Performed
as a vocalist and keyboard player in original and cover bands
"Chances R" and "The Annie Stanford band"
- supported Arlo Guthrie - Australian tour.
* Vocal and piano duos and trios.
1987:
The Hague
THE NETHERLANDS
* Recording work as a backing vocalist for 2 satirical comedy albums of European singer-comedians, Drs P and Atilla the Stockbroker.
1988:
London
UNITED KINGDOM
* Performed as a singer-pianist and instrumental pianist in restaurants.
1988 - 1989:
New Delhi
INDIA
* Performed as a cabaret singer and as a singer-pianist in the
New Delhi Sheraton over the Christmas and New Year period.
1988 - 1990:
Melbourne
AUSTRALIA
* Performed as a singer-pianist both solo and as a duo in Melbourne's leading 5-star hotels. ( Resident pianist at the Hotel Windsor ) and cocktail/piano bar "Zacs".
1989
- 1991:
The Hague
THE NETHERLANDS
* Recorded
1st solo album of original material CD Simple Things released in September 1992.
* Instigated musical singing duo "The Lullaby Ladies"
performing light comical cabaret material.
* Funk cover band "Nightlife" backing vocalist.
* Session recording work as a backing vocalist on various albums
of other Dutch Artists, Wil Matla, Sefket and Hilda Wartena.
1991:
Stockholm
SWEDEN
* Performed as the resident singer-pianist in the Grand Hotel's
Cadier Bar.
1992 - 1995:
The Hague
THE NETHERLANDS
* Continued
as a member of musical cabaret duo "The Lullaby Ladies"
performing live, giving radio interviews and recording two albums.
* First solo CD Simple Things released and promoted
including National television appearances and radio air play
countrywide.
* Started recording material for a second solo CD.
* Organized and conducted a singing workshop The Anglo-American
Theatre Group of The Hague (AATG).
* Instigated, produced and performed in a musical cabaret event
entitled "Maximum Pizzazz" for English and American
amateur actors and singers.
1996
- 1997:
Melbourne
AUSTRALIA
* Singer-pianist
in Atrium and Green Room - Sofitel (ex-Regent) Hotel.
* Singer-pianist in The Traveller's Bar - Heritage Hotel.
* Performed as session musician on Rob Smedley CD "Jackpot
Romeo".
1998:
The Hague
THE NETHERLANDS
* Completed recording 2nd solo album of original material
CD Treasure Box released in October 1998.
1997 - 2002:
Melbourne
AUSTRALIA
* Performing
regularly at private and corporate functions solo and with jazz/pop
combos "The Tracey Roberts Duo/Trio/Quartet".
* Treasure BoxCD gaining air-play.
* Radio interviews, TV appearance and concerts promoting Treasure Box CD.
* Successfully auditioned for TV singing appearance on GMA (Good
Morning Australia - Channel 10) to be screened later on in 2002.
* Regular singer-pianist performances at The Carlton Crest Hotel.
* Writing of new material for next CD to be recorded in 2002-3.
* Producer and performer in the "MoonGlow" concert
series - A Celebration of Women Singer-Songwriters -
held at Chapel Off Chapel
2008
- 2004:
Melbourne
AUSTRALIA
* Completed recording 3rd solo album of original material CD/EP
Link released in May 2008.
* Radio promotion and marketing of hit song "Daniel's hands".
* Performing regularly at concerts, festivals and private and
corporate functions solo and
with jazz/pop combos "The Tracey Roberts Duo/Trio/Quartet".
* Concerts with Maria Forde
2005:
Melbourne
AUSTRALIA
* Compiling and writing new material in preparation for recording
4th solo CD of original material.
* Released live 4th CD LIVE at DIZZY's - jazz quartet
gig recorded at DIZZY's jazz club in Melbourne.
* Continuing to perform at concerts and festivals including The
National Celtic Festival (Portarlington)
2006-2012:
Melbourne
AUSTRALIA
*
Concerts to promote LIVE at DIZZY's CD
* Performed at The 2006 National Folk Festival (Canberra) and
The 2006 and 2008 National Celtic Festival (Portarlington)
* Continuing to perform at concerts and festivals, often collaborating
with other artists
* Joined up with Halftone Records followed by a series of promotional
concerts including the Wine Women and Song
with Janette Geri and Michelle Chandler
* Formed the Nightingales with Maria Forde and Janette
Geri
* Released and promoted 5th CD of original material - After the Wave - launched at Portarlington National Celtic Fesival 2007
* Released and promoted 6th CD with The Nightingales (with Maria Forde and Janette Geri) launched at Port Fairy Folk Festival 2008
* Released and promoted 7th CD of original material -Parallel Universe
* Formed Alive and Gigging Roadshow with Maria Forde, Michelle Chandler, Chloe Hall and Christina Green
* Began Acoustic Brew (improvised music events) with Michelle Chandler, Christina Green, STAX and Zoltan Almady
* Released 8th CD performed on a Steinway grand piano - Shades of Blue (launched at Newstead LIVE 2012)
See Upcoming events / interviews / workshops for further details.
Referees
Mr.
Tim O'Connor
ENTERTAINMENT AGENT
ENCORE
ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES
312 Exchange Tower,
530 Little Collins St, Melbourne
Victoria 3000, AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 (3) 9909 7444
Ms.
Mary Kent
MARKETING CONSULTANT (music)
SELF-ACCESS
COMMUNICATIONS
P.O. Box 53
Hurstbridge
Victoria 3099, AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 (3) 9718 1695
Mr.
Larry Boyd
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
LARRY
BOYD PRODUCTIONS
61 Coppin St
Malvern East
Victoria 3145, AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 (3) 9572 1011
Mr.
Wim Oudijk
RECORDING PRODUCER
DISCO
FAIR RECORDING STUDIOS
Piet Heinstraat 34, The Hague
2518-CH THE NETHERLANDS
Tel: +31 (70) 345 3453
Allan Neuendorf
RECORDING PRODUCER
BAKER ST STUDIOS
2a Florence St Burwood
VIC 3125, AUSTRALIA
P: (03) 9888 8084
www.bakerstreetstudios.com.au
allan@bakerstreetstudios.com.au
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