CONNIE RAE Singer Songwriter

With a voice that ranges from soothing and sultry to a powerhouse of emotion, Connie Rae Knapp came quietly onto the scene in November 2002 and has since been recognized for her distinct sound, writing ability, vocal talent and effortless self promotion. Traditionally rhythm and blues, her style is universal enough to have earned her the right to perform with well known headliners ranging from jazz to rock, blues to country.

Her short but impressive career includes being the opening act for such legendary artists as Leon Russell, Diane Schuur, Dwight Yoakam, Eddie Money, Dave Mason, Average White Band, Tower of Power, Dennis Quaid, John Mayall, Marcia Ball, John Hammond, Robben Ford, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Lee Ritenour, Savoy Brown, Vonda Shepard, Shemekia Copeland, Tuck and Patti, Lou Gramm of Foreigner, Mike Campbell of Tom Petty, Andy Summers of The Police, Colin Hay of Men at Work, Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, Coco Montoya, Gary Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band, Jim Belushi and the Sacred Hearts, Anthony Gomes, Walter Trout, Solomon Burke Jr. and John Waite.

She has also been asked to share the stage with: The Zombies, Johnny Winter, Eric Burdon and The Animals, Willy Porter, A.J. Croce, Ben Taylor, Richard Elliot, Jeffery Gaines, GE Smith from SNL, The Flying Other Brother’s and Alison Brown.

Sister Garden Album Project

Connie Rae independently funded her first album in 2004 recording at the famous

Cherokee Studios in LA. The owners, The Robb Brothers were hired to engineer and produce

her work. The musicians that participated in the project were:

Elliot Easton formerly of The Cars, currently of The New Cars on guitar

Mike Thompson keyboard player for Don Henley and The Eagles

Oscar Seaton drummer for George Benson, Lionel Richie, Lee Ritenour, Boz Scaggs

Bucket Baker percussionist recently off the road with Macy Gray, Kenny Loggins

Andre’ Carter trumpet player with The Counting Crows

Mahlon Hawk of Joshua on bass

Joe Robb on saxophone

Bruce Robb on B3 Organ

The Water Sisters back-up vocalists for hundreds of artists from The Stones to Willy Nelson

Mastered at Capitol Records by Ron McMaster

Photography and Art Direction by Elizabeth Etienne

Web site and CD graphics by Connie Rae Knapp & Elizabeth Etienne

All songs written by Connie Rae Knapp

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Awards and Achievements

2009 LA Music Awards, Nominated for Best Americana Album

2009 LA Music Awards, Nominated for Best Record of the Year – Producers The Robb Brothers

2009 LA Music Awards, Nominated for Best Inspirational Song of the Year

2009 Inland Empire Music Awards, Winner for Best R&B

2009 Inland Empire Music Awards, Winner for Best Out of Area

2009 Inland Empire Music Awards, Nominated for Best Jazz

2008 IMA Independent Music Awards, Nominated for Best Gospel

2008 Orange County Music Awards, Nominated for Best Blues

2008 Orange County Music Awards, Nominated for Best Live Acoustic Band

2008 Inland Empire Music Awards, Nominated for Best Out of County

2007 Orange County Music Awards, Winner for Best Blues

2007 Ontario Independent Music Awards, Winner for Best USA

2007 Orange County Music Awards, Nominated for Best Live Acoustic Band

2007 Inland Empire Music Awards, Nominated for Best Blues

2007 All Access Music Awards, Nominated for Best Female Vocalist: Rock, Melodic, Blues

2006 All Access Music Awards, Winner of Best Female Vocalist, Pop/Alternative

2006 All Access Music Awards, Nominated for Best Album of the Year, Pop/Alternative

2006 All Access Music Awards, Nominated for Best Overall Songwriter

2006 Southern California Music Awards, Nominated for Best Blues

2006 Orange County Music Awards, Finalist for Best Band

2005 Orange County Music Awards, Nominated for Best Blues

2005 Orange County Music Awards, Asked to compete for Best Band

2004 Orange County Music Awards, Nominated for Best Country

8 Original tracks featured on 7 separate CD’s for promotional and fund raising projects

Performed for the Major of Irvine and Irvine City Council televised on live TV

Performed for American Cancer Society for major investors Annual Gala Event

Performed for Susan B. Komen’s Race For The Cure

Entertained the Veterans in 1999, 2003, 2004 at Wadsworth Theater for Annual VA Event

Entertained the graduating class of 1980 Seattle Coliseum, Seattle, Washington

Clubs & References The Coach House – San Juan Capistrano, CA

The Galaxy Theater – Santa Ana, Ca

Long Beach Aquarium – Long Beach, CA

Longhis – Maui, Hawaii

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Reviews

“I received the CD and it sounds terrific! Best of luck with it!”

Elliot Easton – The Cars

“Connie Rae is a real talent and she shows off her musical talents on this CD!

Her music will grab you in and keep you groovin’ for all 10 tracks.”

Ron McMaster – Capitol Mastering

“Connie Rae’s songs hit home with a powerful impact, reaching out with soul and

understanding. She inspires! On a scale from one to ten, she’s created a ten!”

Jim Santelle – Southland Blues Magazine

“I think you look and sound absolutely beautiful!”

Lark Kessler – Talent Buyer for Galaxy Theater and The Coach House

“You have a beautiful voice. I particularly enjoyed your composition “Message of

Hope,” a very important “message” for us all. Thank you for sharing your talent with

our community.”

Beth Krom – Mayor of Irvine, CA

“The first time I heard the disc I heard the promise. Soulfulness and sass. It’s been a

pleasure playing and getting to know Connie Rae. Here’s to good things!”

R. Scott – Musician, Band Member

“She’s wonderful, marvelous! Slick arrangements....perfection!!” Jim Lee – Lee Custom Drums

“One of the nicest cover layouts I’ve ever seen and the sound is excellent!”

Eric Turner – Musician

“I love the graphics, beautiful photography!”

Jean Patton – Photographer

“I have the pleasure of knowing Connie Rae as a person as well as an artist. Her music is very representative of her soul, her true being and the reason I believe she was put here

on earth. It is a privilege to know her and a joy to hear her sing.” Kristie James

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RESUME

OPENING ACTS FOR:

Leon Russell

Eddie Money

Average White Band

Tower of Power

The Blind Boys of Alabama

Diane Schuur

Dwight Yoakam

Dennis Quaid

John Waite

Dave Mason

Lee Ritenour

Andy Summers of The Police

Colin Hay of Men at Work

Lou Gramm of Foreigner

Mike Campbell of Tom Petty

Gary Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band

Jim Belushi and The Sacred Hearts

Vonda Shepard

John Mayall

Robben Ford

Marcia Ball

John Hammond

Shemekia Copeland

Tuck and Patti

Walter Trout

Anthony Gomes

The Fabulous Thunderbirds

Coco Montoya

Savoy Brown

Rod Piazza and The Mighty Flyers

Solomon Burke Jr.

Angel Stadium

The Orange County Fair

Lake Mission Viejo Summer Concert Series

Susen G Komen Race for the Cure