Music is life
Music has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. From nursery songs, to singing in the youth choir when young, to being in a band once my boys were older. It is in my veins and is a part of me. I would write poems when I was young thinking one day they would be a song. I think I have this love of music from my mom and I know for a fact my boys have gotten it from me. And now, my youngest grand daughter has gotten the love of music from her daddy. It makes my heart so happy.
When my boys were older I recorded a CD in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is mainly country songs and I had a band from Nashville, Tennessee come do the music for the CD. It was amazing and an experience I will never forget.
And, I just found out from a friend that she found my cd online when looking up the name Welcome Inside. I looked and sure enough it was there! I had forgotten I had downloaded the whole CD on ReverbNation.
I have a quick bio on there you can read about :
I started singing as soon as I could. I remember when, in the car and trying to sing along with a song on the radio, my mom would say, “Don’t sing unless you know the words.” If you don’t think that made me learn the words quick!!! I started singing in the youth choir around 10 years old. Once in High School was in the school pagent and that was the first time my mom and dad ever heard me sing solo and were both shocked that they never knew. Then my senior year I was in the band and drama clubs in school, choir in church and took vocal lessons. Wanted to major in music at college but figured out it was mainly focusing on opera and teaching so changed over to mass communications. I have done some singing at weddings, sang in a christian accapella group in college, sing solos at church and auditioned for Nashville Star! I just love singing and would do it everyday if given the chance!! To do this, I have now found a band to hook up with in my area. We are called “Borderlyne Band.” My CD is now finalized and available. The CD has all original music from songwriters from Songramp.com. The CD was recorded at a studio in Charlotte, NC called GAT3 and the musicians for the project were from Nashville, TN. Eventually I would like to record some of my own songs as well. My guys (my husband and two sons) are very excited about it for me too, along with my family and friends. The CD is available for purchase. Just email me at dawn_michele1@yahoo.com to get infomation. We are so excited! The songs that are on the CD are on this site right now. I hope you enjoy them and I will continue to give updates! Dawn : )
Well, there is quite a bit that needs updating in that paragraph! LOL! I will be going back to that page to do so now that I found it!
I am now looking for music outlets here
Now that I am in London, I am looking to join a band. I met with a couple of band members a week ago but they decided to go with another female vocalist. So, I continue to look. I haven’t been able to perform really since Covid hit in 2020. I am really missing it! I was given this gift for a reason and hate I am not using it. But hopefully I will be soon.
On my podcast Coffee, Wine and Chocolate I talk this week about music and the positive benefits, as well as malt wine and the positive benefits of nature and our mental health. You can find my podcast on any podcast player you listen to.
I am going to the states in December to see family and friends for a couple of weeks before Christmas. I really look forward to it. Even though it is never long enough, I treasure every moment I have with those I love.
Have a great day and week!!
Belle xo
