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A Buckeye from Steubenville, Ohio, Sun debuted February 22, 2005 with her CD, “Songs From The Wild”, recorded in Santa Rosa. Produced by Terry Lee Knierim with executive producer Sun Bell, the unique and eclectic mix of genre includes duo associate Jan Emerson on vocals, kazoo and keyboard, Tom Finch (Big Brother & The Holding Co.) on lead guitar and bass, Terry Lee on drums/percussion, David Sydney Scott - sax (Gator Beat), Laurie Roth - flute, Pete Hale - rhythm guitar, Barry Bison - keyboard, Sun Bell - singer/songwriter, rhythm guitar, percussion and kazoo. “Songs From The Wild” will twist your mind with on the edge, colorful, smoldering, powerful Blues, Rock, Alternative, Pop, Adult Contemporary, Out & Proud, Folk Rock, and Togue-In-Cheek Humor and Pop musical stories.
“2006 Outmusic Award Nominee’: ‘bell the cat’, CD: ‘Songs From The Wild’ -
Outstanding New Recording - Band! 'bell the cat' is in Kweevak.com 2006: Readers Survey Top-50 (over 3650 votes) - 'bell the cat ranked #30!
"Songs From The Wild is a funny and appealing effort, it reminds me of some great rock music of the eighties (just like the B-52s for example) but with a more rootsy approach..." - Messimo Ferro, DJ of highway61.it
"Songs From The Wild is 14 original songs... Sun is a storyteller writing frank, visual lyrics that are enhanced by raw yet skilled instrumentation. A wild blend of musical styles that is both serious yet fun!" Laura Turner Lynch - Kweevak.com
Artist Mission
Twist your mind with award-winning, eclectic mix of genre that is on the edge, powerful, blazing, colorful, smoldering, sultry Blues, Rock, Alternative, Pop, Adult Contemporary, Out & Proud, Folk Rock, and Togue-In-Cheek Musical stories. 'bell the cat' uses creative, artistic expression to heal, journey, share love, laughter, awareness & peace through music.
Music Influences
Extraordinary experiences, Joan Jett, U2, John Lennon, Elvis, Jesse Mae Hemphill, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Sun House, Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Melissa Etheridge, Paul McCartney, Chrisse Hynde, Patsy Kline, John Estes, Woody GutherieCordell Jackson (Rockin Granny), REMM, Sound Garden, Pearl Jam, Neil Young, Tina Turner, Shirley Temple (child singer), Leonard Bernstein, Grace Jones, Devo, Frank Zappa, Roy Orbison, Aaron Nevelle, Cindi Lauper, Johnny Lang, Cake, Patti Smith, Woody Gutherie, T-Rex, Bob Dylan, Buffy St. Marie, Sandra Bernhardt, Ellen Degeneres, Cherry Box, Metalicca
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