Deena Miller

Deena Miller is without a doubt living proof that along with skills and raw talent, persistence is a key to success. Deena has been living full out, committed to the process of being a performing singer songwriter without focusing on recognition and rewards. Since the beginning she's been pouring out her heart and conquering fans with a contagiously optimistic "feel good about yourself "attitude. Her strength comes through her powerful voice carrying messages from her soul, delivering it with depth and precision.
On the wings of her debut album, "A THOUSAND WORDS" on "FORE REEL" records, Deena follows in the high profile career spotlight of her musical parents, Jimmy Miller the legendary producer (ROLLING STONES, TRAFFIC, BLIND FAITH) and Gayle Shepherd, member of the singing group "THE SHEPHERD SISTERS" (who had the million selling single"ALONE" in 1956). Her mom and dad inspired her to appreciate the rawness and truth in music and by the age of eight, Deena started singing, writing and playing the guitar.
Although she has recorded and performed her own material over the years and even managed to fit in a world tour with Rock legend "MEATLOAF" as his featured vocalist, listeners have former A&M A&R man Hernando Courtright and his wife, former Epic A&R Doreen Reilly Courtright to thank for releasing this excellent collection on their Fore Reel imprint. It is not hyperbole to say that this is quite simply an amazing record from start to finish. Deena controls the lyrics with her powerful and pretty voice, and her production work with Steve Jankowski is very impressive and finessed.
Deena draws from many different pop elements, and has the voice, the charm, the expression, and the heritage. She tells her ancestors to "come through my voice," and this Miller production is, indeed, a great vehicle for them to do that with. Deena is currently promoting her CD, and stays busy as the director & host of CHICK SINGER NIGHT, a monthly New York City showcase for talented singer songwriters... opened CSN NYC at the Bitter End in March 2003 and it grew to opening night of the Crash Mansion With Norah Jones December 2003.
Deena's music is also featured in the non for profit CD "IT"S ABOUT EVE" (http://www.itsabouteve.org) featuring Joan Jett, raising money for breast cancer research.