Biography
With the release of her full length debut, a busy touring schedule, and a growing arsenal of well-crafted and moving songs, newly based Chicago singer-songwriter Tamara Bedricky is bestowing a glimpse of her musical power. She has received local and national acclaim for her captivating voice and excellent songwriting, landing song placement in several national television shows and air time on radio stations across the country. Paving her way into the local, national, and college music scenes with a consistent touring schedule, she’s won over fans and peers alike with her live performances and demanding sound. Throughout her career, Tamara has performed in New York’s Central Park alongside Michelle Branch, was chosen as of five up-and-coming female artists in the National Pantene Pro-Voice music competition, and came full circle with a performance at the Detroit Music Awards.
The Detroit native first picked up the guitar at the age of 15 while living in Nashville, finding solace in music as she struggled to adapt to new surroundings. "Music has always been the one thing that I could count on to help me deal with change," Tamara explains. It was in Nashville where she studied guitar and started performing at open mics. Inspired by artists such as Ryan Adams, Eric Clapton, and Bonnie Raitt, Tamara began to develop her own melodies and lyrics fueled by an array of emotions related to heartache, love, life and detachment. “Many of my songs move away from current musical trends and highlight what's important - the marriage of music and lyrics," she explains.
THROUGH THESE EYES
"Through These Eyes" is Tamara’s debut album, a collection of 11songs inspired by events in her life and recorded with the help of producer and guitarist Marlon Young (Dave Mathews, Kid Rock) and Detroit Producer/Drummer extraordinaire Danny Cox. The album showcases her sweet yet raw and powerful vocal ability, and demonstrates significant growth and maturity for the young songwriter. Currently working on new songs for her sophomore album, Tamara is gearing up to record in the studio, and plans for an album release are set for as early as Spring 2008. In the meantime, keep your ears to the street for more exciting news, and your eyes open for a live show near you.
Tamara has performed with such artists as Graham Colton, Ben Folds, Josh Kelley, Michelle Branch, Ari Hest, Jump Little Children, Jody Raffoul, Melissa Ferrick and most recently Paul Thorn and Todd Snider.
In 2006, Tamara Bedricky released her debut album "Through These Eyes" (available at www.AWARESTORE.com or at www.CDBABY.com)
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
-Tamara showcased at the 2005 Mid-Atlantic Conference (Lancanster, PA) and the Northeast (Marlbrough, MA) NACA Regional Conference. She was also an alternate for the 2005 NACA West Regional Conference (Portland, OR).
- 2004 National NACA Showcase - Most book female musician showcased at 2004 National NACA Conference. Booked over 50 college dates as a result of the National showcase
- Debut album "Through These Eyes" released in October of 2006 (Over 4000 sold)
- Music from the debut album, "Through These Eyes" is being spun at major college radio stations and internet radio.
- Tamara's song "Coming Clean" from her debut album was featured on BOSTON LEGAL (March 14, 2006) and WB's hit drama ONE TREE HILL on (April 26, 2005)
- Tamara's song "Beautiful" recently aired on the BRAVO Network highest rated show QUEER EYE FOR THE STRAIGHT GIRL in March of 2005.
- Tamara has performed with such artists as Ben Folds, Graham Colton Band, Josh Kelley, Melissa Ferrick and Michelle Branch to name a few
WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING.....
* “One of Detroit’s Most Promising Singer/Songwriters!”- Detroit News
* “She’s got the goods….major talent…don’t be surprised to see her on a major label soon!” - Detroit Free Press
* "Wiser than her years” - Birmingham Eccentric
* “On her new Disk, Through These Eyes, sometimes Bedricky reminds me of early Sheryl Crow with less bite and more purity” - Real Detroit Weekly
Venues Played [Partial List]
Central Park-Summerstage (New York)
The Bitter End (New York)
The Living Room (New York)
The Magic Bag (Ferndale, MI)
The Ark (Ann Arbor)
The State Theatre (Detroit)
The Shelter (Detroit)
Smalls (Detroit)
Martyrs (Chicago)
Hard Rock Cafe (Minneapolis, Detroit)
Canal Street Tavern (Dayton)
Shank Hall (Milwaukee)
2004-2008 COLLEGE SHOWS PLAYED AND BOOKED (partial List)
Angelo State University (TX)
Augustana College (IL)
Berea College (KY)
Bradley University (IL)
Castelton State College (VT)
Carthage College (WI)
Case Western Reserve University (OH)
College of St. St. Scholastica (MN)
Concordia College (NH)
Drew University (NJ)
George Washington University-Mount Vernon (D.C)
Georgia College & State University
Gettysburg College (PA)
Gustavus Adolphus College (MN)
Hope College (MI)
Hollins University (VA)
Idaho State University (ID)
Illinois Wesleyan (IL)
Juniata College (PA)
Lincoln Land Community College (NA)
Longwood University (VA)
Minnesota State University (MN)
Mt. Union College (OH)
Normandale Community College (MN)
North Dakota State University (ND)
Northwestern University (IL)
Oakland University (MI)
Quincy University (IL)
Rockhurst University (MO)
Roger Williams University (RI)
Salve Regina University (RI)
Sienna Heights University (MI)
Simpson College (IA)
St. Ambrose University (IA)
St. Cloud State University (MN)
St. John Fisher College (NY)
St. Norbert College (WI)
Stephen F. Austin University
Teikyo Post University (CT)
Towson University (MD)
University of Maryland - Baltimore County (MD)
University of Minnesota –St. Paul
University of Missouri – Rolla (MO)
University of Pittsburg – Bradford (PA)
University of Southern Indiana (IN)
University of Tampa (FL)
University of Wisconsin-Madison Union (WI)
Upper Iowa University (IA)
Western Illinois University (IL)
Valparaiso University (IN)
Wittenberg University(OH)
Wheaton College (MA)
York College of Pennsylvania (PA)
Instrumentation
Tamara Bedricky - Acoustic/Electric Guitar and Vocals
and full band: Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums
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Discography
DEBUT ALBUM
"Through These Eyes" - LP (October 2006)
**Produced by Marlon Young (David Mathews, Kid Rocks) and Danny Cox
Compilation Albums
- Atlantic Records - Pantente Pro-Voice 2003
T.V. Song Placement
- One Tree Hill (WB)
- Boston Legal (ABC)
- Men In Trees (ABC)
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Links
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