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2008-2010 Florida State Touring Program
Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band has been selected for the 2008-2010 Florida State Touring Roster. Florida Presenters are now eligible for tour support. More info below...
2006 and 2007 "Artist Enhancement Grant" Recipient
Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, The Florida Arts Council, and the National Endowment for the Arts. |
GET FEE SUPPORT TO PRESENT SHEILA KIRSTEN HUGHES BAND
AT YOUR VENUE THROUGH THE FLORIDA STATE TOURING PROGRAM!
All Florida non-profit organizations can now get financial aide from the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs through the Florida State Touring Program to present the Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band at their venue.
How It Works
Florida Presenters (any non-profit organization) can apply for fee support to host one or more artists featured in the Florida State Touring Roster. The presenter application deadline is May 1, 2009 for activities that will occur between July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010. Presenters must work directly with the artist to arrange booking details.
What this means
Florida Roster artists have been selected through a competitive peer panel
review process. The artists selected have extensive touring experience. They will work with you to deliver the best possible touring activities for your venue.
Florida Presenters (any non-profit organization) may request fee support from the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, to present the Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band at their venue. Presenters in underpopulated counties may request the Division to pay 2/3 of the artist’s total fee; all other counties may request 1/3 of the fee.
Find Out More About the Florida State Touring Program
Contact Gaylen Phillips, Associate Director of Arts Resources and Services,
at the (850) 245-6482. Visit the Florida Roster website at:
www.florida-arts.org/roster
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
May 1, 2009 for performances between July 1, 2009 and Julne 30, 2010.
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Download the Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band's One-Sheet here:
» One-Sheet
(PDF format, 2.5MB) |
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Sheila
Kirsten Hughes:
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Piano, Cello,
Violin
Chris Hughes:
Upright Bass, Hand Percussion, Electronic Percussion,
Sequences, Sound Engineering
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Nominated into the Southern Artistry Registry by the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs
Released 2-independently-produced music videos: "Different People" and "A Peaceful Solution" at the request of Willie Nelson (view now on YouTube)
One of just 25 artists selected for the 2008-2010 Florida State Touring Roster
Independent Music World Series (IMWS) Semifinalist, a Disc Makers competition
"Honorable Mention" in the Singer/Songwriter Awards, a London-based international songwriting competition (for "Let It Rain Down")
Awarded the "Artist Enhancement Grant" by the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs
Awarded the "Artist Enhancement Grant" by the Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs |
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Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band - Top YouTube Videos
Choose from 11 videos* using the YouTube video player below. Performances range from full production with band to duo to solo raw acoustic.
(*If you are unable to see a video player below, please visit our YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/skhughesband) |
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CD Review - Perspectives - "...an artful project..."
Music Connection (California)
"…a unique brand of mostly acoustic folk-oriented material, spiced with interesting audio treatments…Key to the band’s sonic weave is Hughes’ soulfulness, which lends a consistently moody mien to the proceedings…Hughes and company have mounted an artful project that aims for something unique; judging by this CD they are almost there." |
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CD Review - Perspectives - "Thumbs definitely up!"
Music Business Radio (Nashville, TN)
"Thumbs defnitely up! I really like this a lot. First of all, the artwork on this is great. . . really interesting arrangement approach. I tell you what, I think this is really good. Thumbs up for Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band out of Tampa, Florida. A great track. I wanted to hear more of it. It got my attention. The arrangements were great, the vocals were great, well-produced - everything about it was great - the artwork on the record. Obviously they've spent a lot of time, money, and effort in this and it shows." |
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CD Review - Perspectives - "...impressive..."
The Tampa Tribune
"Hughes is an earnest singer-songwriter who should appeal to fans of Jewel and Sarah McLachlan. 'Perspectives' is an impressive recording thanks to glossy production, Hughes' dramatic vocals and some fine and subtle use of string arrangements."
–Curtis Ross |
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Live-Performance Review - "...pure genius..."
Tre Amici @ Ybor Bunker
"In what can only be described as pure genius, the Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band took the stage at around 8p.m. Sheila is a wonderful person whose natural style and fun personality led her into involving the crowd even before they began playing and throughout the set. Her "song-that-should-have-a-story-behind-it", Madison Street, took our collective breaths away and we're excited to hear them perform again tomorrow night at the opening for Michael Schuhmann's photo exhibit."
We knew that we were on to something special when they came out and they played. They were just absolutely phenomenal and her voice is haunting. They've got one of those personas – she's hilarious and sweet and she's like the full package – she's got the talent, she's got the voice and she's got a really great presence when she deals with the audience. She interacts with them and it just makes you feel so much more close to her and her music. It's amazing. We're very lucky to have them locally." |
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CD Review - Perspectives - "...excellent music..."
The Music Review, www.themusicreview.net
"Strong and smooth vocals stand out and accent this production of excellent music from this Tampa Bay artist. Best Tracks 'More Than This', 'Let It Rain Down', 'Madison Street' and 'I Will Not Go Down'." |
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Live-Performance and CD Review - Perspectives - "...beautiful, raw emotion in audio form..."
WBSP Internet Radio
"Beautifully orchestrated, sonic imagery, haunting lyrics, angelic vocals and compelling subject matter amid swelling strings and great production.
This best describes the Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band's newest release "Perspectives" Every song is a heartfelt lyrical and melodic journey that takes you exactly to the emotional content of the song.
Madison Street is a haunting ballad that takes you emotionally away from beginning to end…another of my favorite cuts is Lay It Down. Both of these songs have been featured on our radio show and we will continue to feature them in future shows. I've also had the pleasure of seeing Sheila perform Madison Street live in an acoustic version pre-release format and it was, simply put, beautiful, raw emotion in audio form…a story that you want to see through all the way to the end…as you will with most every cut on this self-produced CD. As an added perk: not only is the production, songwriting and musicianship top notch but the CD jacket, design and artwork (all done by Mrs. Hughes herself!) are TOP of the line. Absolutely beautiful.
In a world of cookie-cutter new rock acts and singer/songwriters, Sheila and Chris Hughes offer up something truly unique…a fresh flavor of musical style and songwriting that will definitely make you see their Perspectives."
– Cindy Lucas, Co-Host of "Internet Radio Playground" |
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CD Review - Perspectives - "This is truly Great American Music..."
Great American Music Hour
"I recently discovered the music of Sheila Kirsten Hughes and fell in love with this album the first time I heard it. This is a very well-produced pop rock album that's atmospheric and interesting. Probably the best time to listen to it is late at night, when songs like 'Let It Rain Down' and 'I Will Not Go Down' really make sense. My favorite track, though, is 'Madison Street,' with its plaintive [cello] and piano instrumentation. This is truly Great American Music; I highly recommend it."
–Jerry Jodice, Host |
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CD Review - Perspectives - "...solidly accomplished and engaging..."
Creative Loafing
"Hughes excels at writing and singing…Her liquid voice is perfect for the quiet-but-clear verses that build to comparatively stately crescendos…solidly accomplished and engaging…"
–Scott Harrell |
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CD Review - Perspectives - "...absolutely FANTASTIC!!"
WGAD Independent Internet Radio, www.wgad.net
"…GREAT music…absolutely FANTASTIC!!" |
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Track Review - Madison Street - "...excellent performances and production..."
TAXI
"The track sounds lovely…Your vocal is impressive…the cello lines are especially well arranged and performed. The intimate, chamber music character sharpens the impact of the gritty lyric…excellent performances and production…your instrumental abilities are a distinctive plus…Keep up the good work." |
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PeaceMaker-Web Internet Magazine
"The neatest package of dynamite to explode on our Tampa Bay music scene...Stunning and exciting!" |
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Internet Feature (March - April, 2003) - "...extraordinary..."
Jewel's Soul City Café
"A voice that's both powerful and delicate, incredible
range both vocally and stylistically – what's not
to love?…We absolutely must let the world know about
this extraordinary individual!"
–Jewel's Soul City Café (featured artist 03/13/2003
- 04/11/2003) |
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Live-Performance Review
WMNF 88.5FM (Tampa)
"Oh wow! Beautiful voice, beautiful songs!"
–Cheryl Mogul, DJ |
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Live-Performance Review
A and R Production, LLC
"Sheila is a hot performer singer/songwriter who holds the stage and her audience like a pro!...You guys are gonna be blown away."
–Al Alvarez |
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Live-Performance Review - "...haunting and surreal..."
Balentine Productions
"Armed with a voice as sweet and pure as honey,
Sheila Kirsten Hughes takes the listener on a melodic
journey of interwoven themes. Some haunting and surreal
and others based on real life issues, all delivered with
a consistent professional quality in performance and showmanship!"
–Carl Beckler |
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Live-Performance Review - "...her emotion captivates you..."
Robin McNamara, Platinum-Selling Recording Artist & Broadway Star
"Sheila has the most amazing talent. Not only does she play guitar, piano and violin masterfully, she also writes and sings some of the most heart felt songs I have ever heard and she sings them with the voice of a 'blues angel' – her emotion captivates you…a shining star. 'Madison Street' is a smash!" |
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Live-Performance Review - "...an artist whose messge must and will be heard..."
Pete Gallagher, WMNF 88.5FM DJ & Florida Producer
'…a championship voice…there is only one
Sheila Kirsten Hughes! I'm sure there are those who would
prefer to catalogue her in the narrow "folk"
idiom, but make no mistake about it, she is beyond that
— an artist whose message must and will be heard
in this rapidly changing musical landscape!" |
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Live-Performance Review
Gasparilla Festival of the Arts
"We
got great response on you. Many thanks."
–Pat Fenda, Strictly Entertainment |
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Live-Performance Review - "...such magnificent talent..."
Third Thursday Café
"Ya'll sound just marvelous, and as I sat there
watching, I just couldn't believe that such magnificent
talent was singing in this café in Lutz just for
us."
–Joy Katzen-Guthrie, Program
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Live-Performance Review - "...always brings a great response..."
Elevate, www.elevates.net
"I am proud to say that Sheila Kirsten Hughes
and her husband Chris have played multiple times at our
venue. Sheila's music always brings a great response from
our people. She has a wonderful voice and is very talented
on multiple instruments. On top of her musical gifts,
Sheila has a very joyful spirit and is a pleasure to work
with. "
–Luke Langston |
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Live-Performance Review - "I have heard many positive comments..."
Largo Cultural Center - Heart of Largo Festival
"I would like to take the opportunity to thank
you for being an entertainer at our Heart of Largo 'Celebrate
America' Festival on Saturday, April 20, 2002. I have
heard many positive comments and you helped place smiles
on all the faces of the people attending the event."
–Krista S. Pincince, City of Largo Special Events
Coordinator |
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| Click to view the press articles below. (PDF format) |
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Inspired by the courage with which people maintain the struggle against overwhelming odds, Sheila and Chris, the husband-and-wife team that comprises the Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band, deliver empowering tales of triumph over adversity—some haunting, some surreal, others based on real-life issues. The band's riveting live performance has been described as “beautiful, raw emotion in audio form.” (-C. Lucas, WBSP).
» Download
printable PDF of Our Show (415 KB)
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Letter
from Al Alvarez, Concert Promoter
A and R Productions/Just Plain Folks Tampa Chapter
Coordinator
www.aandrproductions.com
www.justplainfolks.org
(PDF format, 508 KB) |
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Letter
from Robin McNamara
60s/70s Platinum Selling Recording Artist and Broadway
Star
http://lpintop.tripod.com/robinmcnamara
(PDF format, 453 KB) |
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If you're interested in educational programming from the Sheila Kirsten Hughes Band, please contact us and let us know what kind of program you'd like to see us present at your facility. |
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WORKSHOP:
RUMBLE'S FARM™
Rumble's Farm is a children's book series and school workshop currently under development by Sheila Kirsten Hughes. The book is based on a character Sheila created and began illustrating and telling stories about when she was just 9 years old. The resulting work will be presented as an "author-in-the-classroom" workshop in which Sheila will present the vividly illustrated Rumble's Farm children's book to students, playfully voicing each character along the way. This workshop will include acoustic performances of songs relevent to Rumble's story of achievement.
Check www.rumblesfarm.com for the latest updates.
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Technical
requirements vary based on venue and type of show being delivered. Below is our most extensive
list of requirements, ideally suited for performing arts
centers and theatres where our requirements will be greatest.
If you are unsure about what our technical requirements
will be for your venue, please call. Requirements will
change from time to time as our show builds, so please
check back frequently for the most up-to-date information.
(You will need the Acrobat
Reader plug-in to view the document.)
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Sheila
Kirsten Hughes Band Technical Requirements (PDF Format,
130 KB)
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Chris Hughes
Nubzilla Records
813-760-1829
Year round availability for booking! You'll find we can taylor our show to work with just about any fee range. Contact us by email or phone for the fastest response. Special pricing is available for block booking.
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