Biography
Pamela G Biography
Described as sassy, but classy, sophisticated, yet soulful, Pamela G has earned a well-deserved reputation for her dynamic vocal skills. Born in San Bernardino, California, Pamela G began her vocal career by singing in the church, and entertaining family and friends. News about her talent spread quickly, and she soon started receiving requests to appear at a multitude of weddings, as well as local Jazz and Blues clubs.
Her first CD, It's A "G" Thang, has sold over 10,000 copies. Her latest CD, Smooth but DEADLY, which is a mixture of Blues and Jazz originals, was released June 7, 2007.
Pamela G has appeared with many top quality well known Blues and Jazz musicians through out her career. Such as Jeff Lorber, Herbie Hancock, and Buddy Guy, just to name a few.
So far, life has been really good for Pamela G. She won both titles for Best Blues, and Best Female Performer for the Inland Empire and Orange County in 2006, 2007, and 2008.
Her musical influences are Etta James, Gladys Knight, Barbara Streisand, Billy Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, Phyllis Hyman, Quincy Jones and Aretha Franklin.
Pamela G gives foot stomping and hand clapping performances and is strong with her convictions as well as her family and fans. She is proud of how God has blessed her in all of her accomplishments, and she looks forward to becoming the next Grammy DIVA!
Her performances include:
Pasadena Playboy Jazz Festival 2002
Doheny Blues Festival 2003 - Dana Point
The Coach House - San Juan Capistrano
Galaxy Theater - Santa Ana
Hard Rock Café - Newport Fashion Island
B.B. King's Blues Club - Universal City
Monterey Bay Blues Festival - Monterey Ca.
Martini Blues - Huntington Beach
Josh Slocum's - Newport Beach
Grand Romance River Boat - Long Beach
The Marine Room Tavern - Laguna Beach
Harpoon Henry's - Dana Point
The White House - Laguna Beach
Hennesy's - Laguna Beach
Spaghettini's - Seal Beach
Stubrick's - Fullerton & Aliso Viejo
San Gabriel Street Festival
The Grove Theater - Anaheim
The Key Club - Casino Morongo
The Phoenix Club - Canada
The Quiet Woman - Corona Del Mar
Additional Performances:
Appearing on the Television show Daybreak OC Channel 56
Numerous carnivals, fundraisers, fashion shows, parties, weddings, and church functions.
Special Events:
Singing for the troops coming home at the Los Alamitos Training Base, which was the largest deployment (950th Maintainance Company 200 Soldiers) out of Orange County, California.
Instrumentation
Pamela G- Vocals
Vince Washington- Bass
John Hunt- Guitar
Bill Hartell- Drums
Mark Bramlett- Harmonica
Discography
Dreams Are Made - 1999
Smooth "but" Deadly- 2007