Ellen Woloshin
New York, New York, United States | INDIE | AFTRA
Music
Press
"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" has been covered by dozens of artists already however no one as emotive as Woloshin's."
- Entertainment Focus
"Ms Woloshin has made a version of the song that is so heart-achingly beautiful and so brilliantly ‘un-saccharine’ that you simply cannot do other than applaud her sheer class."...Andy Snipper - Music-News.com
"Ms Woloshin has made a version of the song that is so heart-achingly beautiful and so brilliantly ‘un-saccharine’ that you simply cannot do other than applaud her sheer class."...Andy Snipper - Music-News.com
"Woloshin is continuing to embolden in her song-writing flame that contains enough spirit, a little gusto, plenty of personality and a charming poetic resonance to help her make her own mark". - Comfort Comes
(About Water Into Wine)..."It’s certainly a solid display from a talented artist, who with the right luck could have the world at her feet."
...Ian Fields "Americana UK"
- Americana UK
Woloshin has an easy-listening soft as silk warm as toast alto voice that is note-perfect on her sophisticated original co-writes...Her decidedly female-friendly approach reaches its zenith with the inspirational "Making My Way Back (To Free)" Each tune's sound clarity is pristine, ideally conveying the artist's human, high-touch message. - Music Connection Magazine
"Woloshin’s pure alto voice has emerged as a fine, elegant vehicle in its own right, adept at expressing sentiment without pitching into sentimentality. Water Into Wine is a smart, polished advertisement for an impressive talent."
...Piers Ford "Art of the Torch Singer"...read more
- Piers Ford
The BBC Radio 2 will be playing "Let It Go Now" one of the tracks from Ellen's new release "Water Into Wine." "The Music Goes Round" is hosted by Desmond Carrington and broadcast out of Scotland throughout the UK. Tune in March 31st between 2:00-3:00 PM EST.
Type in this link to listen :
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/radio2
- Radio 2
About Ellen's first release
"Tried & True"....
"Woloshin takes some great tunes and gives them a soulful twist. Listen for her gorgeous rendition of Sting's 'When We Dance.' - Metrosource Magazine
The Bartlett Arboretum & Garden Summer Concert Series continues on Sunday July 24th with the presentation of singer-songwriter Ellen Woloshin.
Ms. Woloshin, back by popular demand after a stunning performance last summer, has been described by one reviewer as having "a soulful voice dripping with passion."
Ellen's solo CD, Tried & True, moved one reviewer to write that she is "blessed with the ability to beautifully frame a song with a voice that embodies the essence of warmth and sincerity." She performs not only her own original music, but creates fresh interpretations of classic songs-with particular acclaim for her renditions of Sting's "When We Dance" and George Harrison's "WHile My Guitar Gently Weeps." - The Stamford Times (excerpt/July 2005)
About Ellen's first release
"Tried & True"....
"Woloshin takes some great tunes and gives them a soulful twist. Listen for her gorgeous rendition of Sting's 'When We Dance.' - Metrosource Magazine
She's told you that "nobody cares for eyes more than Pearle," and sold millions of burgers for the world's largest fast-food franchise but her true voice is magical-a Tried & True balladeer, as her latest CD proclaims. The voice belongs to Ellen Woloshin who serves up beautiful melodies in a style that is sultry and pure, occasionally ethereal and always full of heart. Joined by two backing musicians, Ellen Woloshin sends 787 Seventh's Gallery of Sound off to a smooth, sexy start as the opening act for the building's summer concert series.... - Equitable Centerpiece (excerpt)
BCH's inaugural performance was October 15, 2004, with Jane Kelly Williams, Barbara Beeman and Bill Bannon. Since that first concert BCH has been proud to present some ot the most outstanding talents performing today, including Chuck Brodsky, Lui Collins, Dave's True Story, Nadine Goellner, Kim & Reggie Harris, Priscilla Herdman, Kate Jacobs, Carol Lester, Terence Martin, Bob Malone, Joe McKay, Tris McCall Gene D. Plumber, Chuck Pyle, Chrissy Roberts, David Roth, Rhond Schuster, Ellen Woloshin and Diane Ziegler. - (From Their Website)
She's told you that "nobody cares for eyes more than Pearle," and sold millions of burgers for the world's largest fast-food franchise but her true voice is magical-a Tried & True balladeer, as her latest CD proclaims. The voice belongs to Ellen Woloshin who serves up beautiful melodies in a style that is sultry and pure, occasionally ethereal and always full of heart. Joined by two backing musicians, Ellen Woloshin sends 787 Seventh's Gallery of Sound off to a smooth, sexy start as the opening act for the building's summer concert series.... - Equitable Centerpiece (excerpt)
A track from "Water Into Wine" will air on Radio Crystal Blue's show "Novus Ordo" this Sunday May 10th 5:30-6:45 EDT.
www.radiocrystalblue.com
- Radio Crystal Blue
A track from "Water Into Wine" will air on Radio Crystal Blue's show "Novus Ordo" this Sunday May 10th 5:30-6:45 EDT.
www.radiocrystalblue.com
- Radio Crystal Blue
“Where Does All The Time Go” from “Water Into Wine” was a finalist in this world wide competition in the song & performance category (co-written with Jennifer Dent).
- Unisong
“Where Does All The Time Go” from “Water Into Wine” was a finalist in this world wide competition in the song & performance category (co-written with Jennifer Dent).
- Unisong
Discography
"Water Into Wine" (new release) "Let It Go Now" from this CD aired on the BBC Radio 2 recently.
"Tried & True" (debut release)
Received airplay on stations throughout the United States. Ellen's version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" also aired on the BBC Radio 2.
Some internet sites stream audio from Tried & True: for example "Ladies who sing the Beatles."
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Bio
The process of recording and performing music has been an important step in my personal journey. It has taught me that there is no greater gift than being able to do the thing you want to do. Therein lies the achievement.
Her songs are personal yet universal (with a hint of women songwriters from the past) giving them a welcome freshness. Her current release Water into Wine showcases her ability to look inside herself while still connecting with the listener with purity of tone and understated delivery.
Her connection with music goes back to childhood. She grew up studying classical piano and started singing at the age of 16. When deciding to forego a classical career Ellen then fell into the family business. Her father Sid Woloshin a Madison Avenue jingles man who wrote one of the most powerful ad tunes of all times, McDonalds You Deserve a Break Today gave her the chance to use her vocal talents by becoming one of the voices of McDonalds while still in college. From there, Ellen sang and wrote jingles for the likes of advertisers from Crystal Light, Trump Casino, Pearle Vision and others creating a strong professional foundation before embarking on the path of singer/songwriter.
She has since recorded two albums and shared the stage with artists like Laura Nyro, Jim Dawson and Bill Stains among others. Ellen has also done some stunning renditions of several well-known songs most notably her version of While My Guitar Gently Weeps which is on her first CD Tried & True and received airplay on the BBC. She has recently completed a brand new video of this track which is a unique take on this poignant George Harrison classic. Her broad range of live and recording experience and early work in jingles is a truly versatile collection of experiences. She has played countless gigs in a variety of venues from colleges to coffee houses to the Bluebird Caf in Nashville. As a songwriter Ellen has also written for artists like Dionne Warwick, Ben Vereen and LaToya Jackson.
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