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“Amazing!” “Phenomenal!” “Powerful!” These were the words that described Jodi Nelson’s performance at the recent Chasing Life Tour Benefiting RAINN/Live Benefit Concert in Pasadena to launch a U.S. College Tour to promote her feature film CHASING LIFE (distributed by OK Film Co.) and its Original Movie Soundtrack, in which Nelson produced, wrote and starred, as well as raise funds and awareness about sexual abuse for RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network). She aims to raise $100,000 on the Tour campaign.
“We had such a positive reaction at the Benefit concert for what this Tour campaign is all about, which gives me an immense amount of satisfaction. While street teaming, I had people coming up to me to sign autographs and that was fun, but most importantly people are now really “getting” what I’m trying to do here - I sense a rallying cry in the midst. It’s such an amazing opportunity, not only to get my artistic voice heard with this entire project I’ve created, but it also allows me to provide a vehicle for RAINN, another voice to get the word out into the community,” said Nelson.
Proceeds from the CHASING LIFE TOUR will go to RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. Co-founded by Atlantic Recording Artist Tori Amos, RAINN has partnered with Nelson and the CHASING LIFE TOUR.
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CHASING LIFE is the story about Annie Chase, a female rock-n-roll singer on her way to Los Angeles in search of fame and fortune, but she’s forced to face the secrets of her past when her band breaks down and must turn back to seek shelter in a small, racist town in Texas with secrets of its own.
Nelson and her band will be performing at several up coming venues as the Tour campaign builds; please check out her EPK at www.jodinelson.com/EPK.htm for more calendar info.
Check out the movie and tour websites at ChasingLifeTheMovie.com and ChasingLifeTheTour.com.
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Emerging, multi-artist Jodi Nelson is kicking things off the right way and giving back with her artistic endeavors by headlining in a Live Benefit Concert to launch an upcoming U.S. College Tour, which will begin in the fall 2005 to promote the recently completed feature film CHASING LIFE (distributed by OK Film Co.), in which Nelson produced, wrote and co-starred. The original movie soundtrack was co-written by Nelson and musician/composer Tiaraju Aronovich, also featured in the film, who along with her band are going on a national college tour to raise awareness about sexual abuse for RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network).
Proceeds from the CHASING LIFE TOUR LIVE BENEFIT CONCERT’s ticket sales, raffle items and donations will go to RAINN, the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. Co-founded by Atlantic Recording Artist Tori Amos, RAINN has partnered with Nelson and the CHASING LIFE TOUR.
“The goal ultimately is to ‘Inspire, Educate and Entertain’ by taking the message to the communities who will be the most receptive to our entertainment mediums, as well as being the demographic who needs the information on the issues of sexual abuse the most. This out-of-the-box campaign is very exciting to watch unfold; who knows where it will take us,” said Nelson.
Nelson’s band along with a few other female artists will be performing on JUNE 5th 2005 for the CHASING LIFE TOUR BENEFITING RAINN at THE HOLLY STREET BAR & GRILL located at 175 E. Holly Street , Old Town Pasadena , CA. Doors open at 6:30pm PST and the concert begins at 7pm.
Cybersoup.com, the Tour’s online media partner, will stream the June 5th event to over 2.5 million people worldwide on its website. Sponsors
include: Cybersoup.com, BUST Magazine, Simple Shoes and Smashbox Cosmetics.
CHASING LIFE is the story about Annie Chase, a female rock-n-roll singer on her way to Los Angeles in search of fame and fortune, but she’s forced to face the secrets of her past when her band breaks down and must turn back to seek shelter in a small, racist town in Texas with secrets of its own.
Check out the movie and tour websites at ChasingLifeTheMovie.com and ChasingLifeTheTour.com.
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Actor/Producer/Singer/Writer Jodi Nelson and guitarist Alexander Sack played to a full house this past Sunday night at the Rockotitlan Café in Hollywood . The acoustic performance served as both a fundraiser and a precursor to their upcoming performance in Park City , Utah ; scheduled this Sunday, January 23rd at the YOGI TIMES RETREAT HOUSE at the Sundance Film Festival.
Promoting her latest feature film CHASING LIFE, in which she wrote, produced and starred, it’s a story about a female rock-n-roll singer on her way to Los Angeles in search of fame and fortune, but she’s forced to face the secrets of her past when her band breaks down and is forced to turn back to a small, racist town in Texas. Nelson also co-wrote the film’s original soundtrack.
Aligning the film’s promotion campaign with the organization RAINN (Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network), a U.S. College Tour is in the works to spread awareness about sexual abuse, while exposing the messages created within the film and music. RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. It is one of “ America ’s 100 Best Charities” (Worth magazine 12/01). “The goal ultimately is to ‘Inspire, Educate and Entertain’ and take the message to the target audience that will be the most receptive to our medium, as well as the demographic who needs the information on the issues of sexual abuse the most,” said Nelson.
Check out the movie’s website at ChasingLifeTheMovie.com and the upcoming Tour website at ChasingLifeTheTour.com. - Music Connection Magazine
Her voice is simply mesmerizing. I can't remember the last time I heard this much pure pop talent captured on one CD. I absolutely love the sound she gets from her band as it mixes with her incredible vocal delivery. Each compliments each other in perfect harmony. A talented entertainer, songwriter and vocalist, she seems to have all the bases covered. - Victoria Advocate
After winning a grant from a Jim Bean competition, Jodi Nelson set out to finish up recording her first CD, Maybe I Will. Such a fortunate artist; having appeared on the Austin Music Network and receiving rotation on KNOR Radio in Dallas, Jodi Nelson seems to be winning the game. Now that her first CD has been released, Jodi has to see if the public thinks she's all that.
A woman who looks to Madonna, PJ Harvey and Tori Amos as influences seems to be on the right track. The most outstanding quality of the debut is Jodi's vocal style. Jodi does not whine as so many pop female singers do these days, instead she eerily seduces the listener into her world. Her seductive, smooth voice deserves the passionate attention that listeners will give her.
Cool River is a trippy, worldbeat kind of song with haunting vocals overriding the instrumentation. This is where Jodi is at her best. She is truly an artist like PJ Harvey, where the music should only enhance her singing. Cool River makes the listener aware that the instrumentalists backing her are quite qualified, but you always center your attention to her voice. Unfortunately, the lyrics you so closely follow are too repetitive in this song, so you feel like you aren't given enough. Instead, if you try to sit back & enjoy the mood of the song, the listener will enjoy the vibes of her smooth voice.
Time Suckage is a complete 360 from the rest of her material. The one minute song is more of an angry tone, communicating the strength in an otherwise, often solemn artist. Good to see that Jodi hold the power of aggression even though she seldom shows it. Don't Give In seems to be the bar dancing hit that every performer needs for the live set. I imagine that Jodi truly feeds off the audience participation for her emotion on this song. The only problem I have with the entire CD is that at times, the music of the band tends to ride above Jodi's vocals. This is standard for most bands, however, like Madonna and Tori Amos, the focal point should always be on the vocals.
My personal favorite, Isolate is a mournful song greatly enhanced by the guitar playing. The somber vocals hit those melancholy buttons inside me that I appreciate most in life and in music. When Jodi shares her deepest, most fearful thoughts is when the combination of her voice and songwriting shine. Sharing with the listener the utmost point of tragedy and sorrow is the most giving an artist can be. Jodi is comfortable to open up her wound to her audience and heal herself while admitting her fears.
- DallasMusic.com
Along with wrinkled dollar bills and a handful of loose change, Dallas area musician, Jodi Nelson recently discovered $2,500 in her tip jar. She has been selected to receive a $2,500 grant from the B.E.A.M. (Benefiting Emerging Artists in Music) program created by Jim Beam Bourbon. For the past two years, Jodi has been making a name for herself in Dallas, Ft. Worth and Austin, playing some impressive venues. Her engaging vocal style ranges from haunted and introspective to passionate and vibrant.
"The grant money I received from the B.E.A.M. program will help pay for studio time and production costs for the debut CD, titled Maybe I Will, due out in October," said Nelson. In addition to financial assistance, she will have access to counseling and advice on the music industry from Pat DiNizio, a renowned songwriter and lead singer for the Smithereens. DiNizio serves as chairman of the B.E.A.M. Advisory Board, which is comprised of musicians, music industry executives and media representatives. "I’m extremely impressed with Jodi's talent and dedication to her music," said DiNizio. - Shandwick International
Discography
Maybe, I Will... - Hip Chik Productions
Chasing Life Original Movie Soundtrack - Hip Chik Productions
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Bio
Check out: www.JodiNelson.com for "Jodi's World"
A multi-talented artist with experience in film, music, theatre, radio and television has given Jodi Nelson the opportunity to perform in many platforms, utilize her talents and skills, which have benefited her greatly in the crossing mediums.
She recently starred in two feature films, including her own production company’s first feature film project CHASING LIFE, in which she wrote, produced and starred. The feature also secured its first distribution deal (LongTale) for both foreign and domestic sales. She launched a college tour to promote the film and its music (CHASING LIFE THE TOUR BENEFITING RAINN) and support RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization, who operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (1.800.656.HOPE) and partnerships with 1,100 rape crisis centers in the U.S. RAINN was named one of “America’s 100 Best Charities” by Worth magazine (12/01).
She also recently created a Travel based Reality TV series, which is currently being marketed to networks and was hired to helm a $2M feature Horror film entitled “Pandemonium.”
Nelson has amassed a good body of work in the Los Angeles (as well as throughout Texas and Oklahoma) with many starring roles in feature films, Pilots, Theatre, and Television. She’s also worked as a Foley Artist, ADR and voice-over artist for films, Television and Commercials. She driven projects of her own through her production company HIP CHIK PRODUCTIONS, that include writing, producing, directing and starring in a feature film, a Documentary, music videos, CD projects and plays. She has written several screenplays, as well as over several hundred songs and poems some of which have been published. Currently, her production company has several projects in development including film, TV and Webisodic projects (with a first look deal), a Virtual Studio concept for digital content and her next solo album project entitled: GOD.PUSH.PAUSE.SILENCE.
Nelson, also a prolific singer/songwriter, is recognized as an emerging talent in music and has been published in various local, regional and national newspapers, played live performances throughout Los Angeles, California, Texas and Oklahoma and received radio airplay both nationally and internationally for her debut CD, MAYBE, I WILL… and the Soundtrack to Chasing Life. Her music television debut occurred on Austin, Texas Music Network’s “Breakin In,” which continues to rotate her live performance taping, as well as the music video she produced.
She has been featured on IMNTV.com, MusicPlusTV.com and CultureRevolution.TV and the Long Beach, CA cable show “Long Beachin’ With Mo,” where her interviews, movie trailers and live performances rotate. She was one of the first recipients of the Jim Beam Brands Grant Program (B.E.A.M. -Benefiting Emerging Artists and Musicians) and was a Top 20 finalist in the Lilith Fair Music Competition, in both Austin, TX and Dallas, TX.
She received her M.F.A. in Acting from California Institute of the Arts, and a B.A. in Public Relations from the University of Oklahoma. She is a proud recipient of the Women in Film Mentor Program.
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What People Are Saying…
"I cannot stop listening. I don't know what else I could say more than that, but I love this album! No one song sounds exactly like the others, which in my book is a plus. They all have unique bodies of imagination and intelligence. This album is one of the 25 best I have heard so far this year. Wonderful lyrics, wonderful music, wonderful album!"
~ Lindsey (CDBaby)
"I'm extremely impressed with Jodi's talent and dedication to her music"
~ Pat DiNizio, The Smithereens
"What we are seeing here is an emerging star that is going to take the industry through the next millennium" ~ Mario Nutall, SPi Entertainment
"Her voice is simply mesmerizing. I can't remember the last time I heard this much pure pop talent captured on one CD!" ~ Victoria Advocate
"Jodi's engaging vocal style ranges from haunted and introspective to passionate and vibrant"
~ Jim Beam Company
"The most outstanding quality of the debut CD is Jodi's vocal style. Her smooth, seductive voice deserves
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