| New CD Falling In Now Available! |
| "Lay Me Down" Falling In Laura Cheadle |
In March of 2004, Laura's music graced
the national radio waves, being heard
on the well-known Philadelphia station
B101. She has also had the honor to
perform in front of thousands of people
at a VH1 Save the Music Benefit
Concert in February of 2004. In March
of 2005 and August of 2006, an editor
from the South Jersey Weekender
wrote a cover page story on Laura with
an excellent review. This article raved
about Laura's large and ever-growing
popularity in the Philadelphia and New
Jersey area.
Recently, Laura Cheadle's song
"Wrapped Up in You" won 10 days in a
row by listener votes on the Delaware
radio station 93.7 WSTW's "Two Song
Throw Down." To name a few, Laura's
song beat national acts such as The
Fray, Staind and Hello Goodbye.In
summer 2006 Laura and her band
opened for the Spin Doctors and Sister
Hazel at Wilmington's Kahunaville.
In 2007 Laura was featured in Skope
Magazine's July/August issue. Also in
summer 2007, Laura and her band
appeared on two TV shows, Around
Town and Tim Qualls Show.
In addition, Laura Cheadle has had the
opportunity to perform at The House of
Blues in Atlantic City through a contest
she won by fan votes. Laura has gained
many fans through use of the Internet
and radio, but her biggest supporters
always seem to be the people who have
watched her perform live.
the national radio waves, being heard
on the well-known Philadelphia station
B101. She has also had the honor to
perform in front of thousands of people
at a VH1 Save the Music Benefit
Concert in February of 2004. In March
of 2005 and August of 2006, an editor
from the South Jersey Weekender
wrote a cover page story on Laura with
an excellent review. This article raved
about Laura's large and ever-growing
popularity in the Philadelphia and New
Jersey area.
Recently, Laura Cheadle's song
"Wrapped Up in You" won 10 days in a
row by listener votes on the Delaware
radio station 93.7 WSTW's "Two Song
Throw Down." To name a few, Laura's
song beat national acts such as The
Fray, Staind and Hello Goodbye.In
summer 2006 Laura and her band
opened for the Spin Doctors and Sister
Hazel at Wilmington's Kahunaville.
In 2007 Laura was featured in Skope
Magazine's July/August issue. Also in
summer 2007, Laura and her band
appeared on two TV shows, Around
Town and Tim Qualls Show.
In addition, Laura Cheadle has had the
opportunity to perform at The House of
Blues in Atlantic City through a contest
she won by fan votes. Laura has gained
many fans through use of the Internet
and radio, but her biggest supporters
always seem to be the people who have
watched her perform live.
Fabric of Family Woven Strong
by Shared Passion for Music
SWEDESBORO -- This ain’t no Partridge Family, this ain’t no Brady
Bunch, this family ain’t fooling around. The Cheadle family of
Swedesboro is serious about making music because they are personally
responsible for all its aspects; from writing and performing, to
recording, producing and distributing the finished product.
Thanks to the support and encouragement of their #1 critic and mother
Sue and exposure since infancy to their multi-talented musician dad
Jim, the three Cheadle children have grown up to be not only versatile
musicians but close knit supportive siblings reared on Jazz and Blues.
The younger sister of 27-year-old identical twin brothers, 21-year-old
Laura Cheadle has emerged as the "front woman" of this highly gifted
crew.
Laura who describes herself "as a funky white girl who’s got soul"
credits her dad for exposing them all to the beauty of music from the
likes of Stevie Wonder, Tower of Power and John Coltrane.
JIM AND LAURA CHEADLE working together
in their 9 South Productions Studio in Swedesboro.
She began singing and playing the piano when she was just five years old
and at age 11 learned to play drums under the tutelage of her Dad.
From that point on, Laura and her brothers Nick and Jim began to
perform together, calling their first band Sibling.
Four years ago, following a tough teenage break up, Laura chose to put
down her drumsticks in favor of the guitar which she quickly taught
herself to play. She explains, "The guitar allowed me to become more
introspective and provided the perfect outlet for me to express my
thoughts and feelings."
Because Laura taught herself to play she has highly unique chord
progressions and finger positioning that allow her to create the jazzy
unconventional guitar music that complement her smoky sultry voice
and make her sound unique.
At 16 Laura released her first acoustic CD and earlier this year released
her second full-length CD, "Falling In", this time accompanied by a full
band that included Dad Jim on keyboards, guitar, and background
vocals, brother Jim on guitar, and brother Nick on keyboards.
To complete the ensemble for the new disc, Laura, who once could only
imagine playing with her family, attracted the talents of bassist Dave
Sikorski, drummer Bill Grillo, and percussionsist Jim Hirsch. The result
is a highly polished full-bodied sound that provides the perfect showcase
for her vocal range and evocative lyrics.
With two CDs under her belt and the clever use of internet marketing,
Laura has generated a large fan base both locally and internationally.
She explains that a lot of her fans are from other parts of the world and
as far away as India and Singapore.
"They would never get to hear my music if not for a vehicle like
MySpace.com."
However, it is Laura’s local fan base from Philadelphia and Delaware
that she credits with keeping her dream of being a lifelong musician
alive. "People who identify with me keep me going," she said as she
recalls the emotion from one recent audience when a listener cried.
In July, Laura’s CD release party was held at the prestigious World
Café Live located at the nationally acclaimed WXPN studio in Philly.
And during the same time frame, thanks to her fans, just slightly
further south "Wrapped Up in You", a song Laura wrote at 16, won 10
days in a row in WSTW’s "Two Song Throw Down", against nationally
known bands such as the Fray, Staind and Hello Goodbye.
In fact Laura’s large following of listeners prompted this Delaware
Station to tap her as the opening act for Summerfest where she opened
for The Spin Doctors and Sister Hazel.
While Laura has been approached by many different labels and has not
ruled out a record deal, she continues to record under her fathers label,
9 South Productions. She explains that by maintaining her independence
she can retain a better grasp on her music. "I don’t want to sound like
anyone but me."
She fondly recalls working closely with her dad to remix and master her
recent CD. "I was almost sad when we were completely finished. I
couldn’t say c’mon Dad and drag him out to do one last remix."
Situated outside her back door, 9 South Productions is a state-of-the-art
sound proof, private recording studio that utilizes the latest digital
hardware and software. There the Cheadle’s offer a full range of music
production services including arranging, mastering, design and
duplication, as well as a professional environment to instruct aspiring
musicians.
Father Jim who taught Growth and Development of Jazz at Rowan for
many years, offers lessons on piano and drums, while Brother Jim
teaches guitar and bass.
Brother Nick who according to Laura prefers staying "behind the
scenes" to performing will be filming Laura’s next music video. In this
family the apples truly don’t fall far from the tree, as Dad has produced
and created videos that have aired on VH1 and MTV.
So what’s next for this burgeoning star? Laura recently contributed
vocals to a version of "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" John Lennon’s 1971
peace anthem, and she will perform a cover of "Santa Baby" both to be
included on an upcoming charity CD benefiting the Salvation Army.
Laura will also be performing at the Underground at 40th and Spruce in
Philly on Nov. 10, and our very own Swedes Inn on Nov. 24 at 9 p.m.
Mark Beltz owner of Swede’s Inn is one fan in particular who is excited
by the upcoming performance.
Beltz says the date is a natural for her. "Loyal fans and former musical
students love to come out and watch Laura and her family perform. It
should be a great Thanksgiving homecoming for all of us."
So whether you liked the Partridge Family or not, "C’mon get happy."
But don’t worry, there is not a lip-syncher in the bunch. The Cheadle’s
know how to make music.
For more information on Laura Cheadle visit www.lauracheadle.com
For more information on
9 South Productions visit
www.9southproductions.com
by Shared Passion for Music
SWEDESBORO -- This ain’t no Partridge Family, this ain’t no Brady
Bunch, this family ain’t fooling around. The Cheadle family of
Swedesboro is serious about making music because they are personally
responsible for all its aspects; from writing and performing, to
recording, producing and distributing the finished product.
Thanks to the support and encouragement of their #1 critic and mother
Sue and exposure since infancy to their multi-talented musician dad
Jim, the three Cheadle children have grown up to be not only versatile
musicians but close knit supportive siblings reared on Jazz and Blues.
The younger sister of 27-year-old identical twin brothers, 21-year-old
Laura Cheadle has emerged as the "front woman" of this highly gifted
crew.
Laura who describes herself "as a funky white girl who’s got soul"
credits her dad for exposing them all to the beauty of music from the
likes of Stevie Wonder, Tower of Power and John Coltrane.
JIM AND LAURA CHEADLE working together
in their 9 South Productions Studio in Swedesboro.
She began singing and playing the piano when she was just five years old
and at age 11 learned to play drums under the tutelage of her Dad.
From that point on, Laura and her brothers Nick and Jim began to
perform together, calling their first band Sibling.
Four years ago, following a tough teenage break up, Laura chose to put
down her drumsticks in favor of the guitar which she quickly taught
herself to play. She explains, "The guitar allowed me to become more
introspective and provided the perfect outlet for me to express my
thoughts and feelings."
Because Laura taught herself to play she has highly unique chord
progressions and finger positioning that allow her to create the jazzy
unconventional guitar music that complement her smoky sultry voice
and make her sound unique.
At 16 Laura released her first acoustic CD and earlier this year released
her second full-length CD, "Falling In", this time accompanied by a full
band that included Dad Jim on keyboards, guitar, and background
vocals, brother Jim on guitar, and brother Nick on keyboards.
To complete the ensemble for the new disc, Laura, who once could only
imagine playing with her family, attracted the talents of bassist Dave
Sikorski, drummer Bill Grillo, and percussionsist Jim Hirsch. The result
is a highly polished full-bodied sound that provides the perfect showcase
for her vocal range and evocative lyrics.
With two CDs under her belt and the clever use of internet marketing,
Laura has generated a large fan base both locally and internationally.
She explains that a lot of her fans are from other parts of the world and
as far away as India and Singapore.
"They would never get to hear my music if not for a vehicle like
MySpace.com."
However, it is Laura’s local fan base from Philadelphia and Delaware
that she credits with keeping her dream of being a lifelong musician
alive. "People who identify with me keep me going," she said as she
recalls the emotion from one recent audience when a listener cried.
In July, Laura’s CD release party was held at the prestigious World
Café Live located at the nationally acclaimed WXPN studio in Philly.
And during the same time frame, thanks to her fans, just slightly
further south "Wrapped Up in You", a song Laura wrote at 16, won 10
days in a row in WSTW’s "Two Song Throw Down", against nationally
known bands such as the Fray, Staind and Hello Goodbye.
In fact Laura’s large following of listeners prompted this Delaware
Station to tap her as the opening act for Summerfest where she opened
for The Spin Doctors and Sister Hazel.
While Laura has been approached by many different labels and has not
ruled out a record deal, she continues to record under her fathers label,
9 South Productions. She explains that by maintaining her independence
she can retain a better grasp on her music. "I don’t want to sound like
anyone but me."
She fondly recalls working closely with her dad to remix and master her
recent CD. "I was almost sad when we were completely finished. I
couldn’t say c’mon Dad and drag him out to do one last remix."
Situated outside her back door, 9 South Productions is a state-of-the-art
sound proof, private recording studio that utilizes the latest digital
hardware and software. There the Cheadle’s offer a full range of music
production services including arranging, mastering, design and
duplication, as well as a professional environment to instruct aspiring
musicians.
Father Jim who taught Growth and Development of Jazz at Rowan for
many years, offers lessons on piano and drums, while Brother Jim
teaches guitar and bass.
Brother Nick who according to Laura prefers staying "behind the
scenes" to performing will be filming Laura’s next music video. In this
family the apples truly don’t fall far from the tree, as Dad has produced
and created videos that have aired on VH1 and MTV.
So what’s next for this burgeoning star? Laura recently contributed
vocals to a version of "Happy Xmas (War is Over)" John Lennon’s 1971
peace anthem, and she will perform a cover of "Santa Baby" both to be
included on an upcoming charity CD benefiting the Salvation Army.
Laura will also be performing at the Underground at 40th and Spruce in
Philly on Nov. 10, and our very own Swedes Inn on Nov. 24 at 9 p.m.
Mark Beltz owner of Swede’s Inn is one fan in particular who is excited
by the upcoming performance.
Beltz says the date is a natural for her. "Loyal fans and former musical
students love to come out and watch Laura and her family perform. It
should be a great Thanksgiving homecoming for all of us."
So whether you liked the Partridge Family or not, "C’mon get happy."
But don’t worry, there is not a lip-syncher in the bunch. The Cheadle’s
know how to make music.
For more information on Laura Cheadle visit www.lauracheadle.com
For more information on
9 South Productions visit
www.9southproductions.com
| The New Town Press |
| Laura Cheadle's Bio. |
| Laura Cheadle Live CD |
| "Love Map" Laura Cheadle Live |
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