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Liz Rueger of Independent Artist Reps is working with me. Our next project is Unicity Festival in Middletown, DE (www.unicityfestival.com) on Aug. 2nd, 2:45 on the High Art Stage. She's also supporting my gig in Cleveland, OH, at Downtime, 7-10pm on Aug. 20th.
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Haven't been there yet but years ago someone from Pittsburgh saw me at a Holiday Inn somewhere, when on business, and said I definitely needed to play in Pittsburgh because I'd go over great there so I'm up for it, guys.
About Me:
At 71 I released my first jazz-vocal CD during the winter of 2008 (http://www.cdbaby.com/ellifordyce), am working on the follow-up for Jan. 1, 2009, and am launching internationally what has been an on-and-off performing history as a jazz singer. I've been doing some on-camera acting (another life-long dream) starting at 62. A project with which I'm involved is making a feature-length doc about all of the above and more and in developement is a talk/variety show for TV and/or new media (think Oprah meets Mike Douglas) which I'll host and include those and all my other passions. I also coach jazz singers and other performers, life-coach to folks to help them manifest their creative dreams, and host a yahoo group to exchange good news and resources in life-coaching, healing, holistic-health, metaphysics, quantum physics, creativity and life (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NYLOAwork) to which anyone interested is invited. I have a 5-lb. Yorkie who is frequently on-stage/on-camera with me (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aTEHdqHdg8 -- the studio audio to be synched with this when I get to it).

And so it goes! Look forward to meeting many of you.

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Elli Fordyce (ellifordyce@msn.com)
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At 6:59pm on January 1, 2009, Bruce C said…
Eli...congrats on the career...love your sound and arrangements...tasty indeed...with a great use of your tone and timber (no dead wood..just great voicings...) signed on to your website and get to the NYC area couple times a year from Maine...lived and worked in the NYC area for 20 years...so geting back there is a treat...check into summer gigs in Maine too and the American Music Festival in Bangor in the end of August...a great venue....all my best to you and all in your life...always b
At 2:55am on September 15, 2008, Diva JC said…
Elli,
Thanks for your speedy response. I understand about originals but you are so welcome to come and join the conversation and let folks know what you are doing musically. www.blogtalkradio.com/musicwoman
At 11:41pm on September 13, 2008, Diva JC said…
Elli, tune into MUSICWOMAN TALK RADIO every Wednesday from 6-8 pm and let me know if you would like to be my guest. Also, check out the archived shows!
At 4:39am on September 12, 2008, Elli Fordyce said…
Hi Nelson: thanks so much, I hope so, too.

Best,

Elli
At 2:57am on September 12, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Elli,

I am thrilled that your CD debut was successful. Cleveland is so close to Pittsburgh. We hope you can come through soon.
At 1:27am on September 12, 2008, CeCe Cole said…
Hi Elli,

Congrats on your release... I would love to feature you in the upcoming release of my magazine, Silke Endress, Lifestyle of the Lady CEO, Arts & Entertainment section.

I LOVE your sound... Great Job!
At 3:31pm on August 4, 2008, Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas said…
Break a leg on your re-debut, Elli. I'm on my way to L.A. for the weekend on your big day, so won't be able to support you with my physical presence, but I do have a few Cleveland acquaintances I'll pass the word to.
At 3:16pm on August 4, 2008, Dr. Nelson Harrison said…
Elli,

I'm so glad to hear you are returning to the Tri-state area. we have many members who are very close so I suggest you post your announcement on the "events" tab of your page fro all members to see. Also search the membership for members in the Ohio area and add them as friends. You can send a message to all of your friends with one click. I hope I can catch you soon. Thanks for sharing your news.
At 1:48pm on August 4, 2008, CeCe Cole said…
CONGRATS!!!

Go For It!
At 2:09am on July 29, 2008, Elizabeth "Betty" Asche Douglas said…
Hello Elli--Thanks for asking me to be a friend. I look forward to learning more about you.

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