a Roots A'Risin' fan-requested album of acoustic-style mellow rock solo tunes, which are a far cry from acouistic, she has now set out to record her full band in their Funk Pop Soul Rock glory.  Songs like "Peace Train", "Shine" and "Glory", which feature Pam's more funky wah-wah guitar playing are set for early preview release early in 2010.  Her uplifting dance-funky-style hip-hop-ending song, "Power of N.O.W." is set to be featured, alongside artists like Ani Difranco, on the next compilation CD by the National Organization for Women (www.sfnow.org).  Her song "Beautiful Day" was featured #1 on the latest compilation CD, HERSTORY, by The National Organization for Women.

     Pamela will be playing West coast and East coast dates of the US in support of her latest release Beautiful Day.  She will also be gearing up to go international in 2010 with The San Francisco Review.

     San Francisco’s freshest soul sister, Pamela Parker, released her solo record Beautiful Day, which has been getting rave reviews.  People like Music Connection Magazine are saying, "Parker oozes organic soul in both her performances and arrangements."  All About Jazz did a review of the CD HERE, where they state "There is a breathtaking sense of liberation in the music of vocalist Pamela Parker.  Her voice conveys both a childlike sense of wonder and an adult wisdom."  The Relix Magazine Compilation CD also featured her song “Mary Jane Blues” from her acoustic record “Beautiful Day”.  The CD continues to get great reviews as it gains momentum and air play.

     Pamela has culminated this record from years of composition, personal relationships, schooling, and many life experiences.  There is a stellar line-up on the record including performances by Bobby Lee Rodgers of The Codetalkers, Norwood Fisher of Fishbone & Trulio Disgracious, Dave Shul of Spearhead, Mark Calderone, Jordan Feinstein of The Ritual, Yari Mander of Gamelan X & Baterialucha, Ben Krames, Jacob Williamson, Jacob Thro, and Yoshi Ikeda.  String arrangements and co-pruduction was done by Paul Minor, a grammy-award winner from his work he did with Earth, Wind, and Fire.

      As for her band out of San Francisco, a stellar crew is involved. 
Jonny Krimstock (toured w/ Lauryn Hill) plays lead guitar, Daria Johnson plays drums, Scott Thompson plays bass, Lady Chi sings background vox, Jordan Feinstein plays piano, and Pamela plays electric wah-wah guitar, piano and sings.  Check show dates for the next time you can catch her band.  It has been said that, "Pamela enchants her audience through her unique combination of music and lyrics which stems from a wide range of influences such as Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Erykah Badu, Janis Joplin, Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, Esthero, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Ani Difranco, and so many more."   According to One Love Lifestyles Magazine, she “…keeps you in the spot between bliss and reality.”  Parker writes all of her songs, and is not only an acoustic singer/songwriter.  She’s an electric guitar rocking groovy soul sister who gives it to the world raw and uncut.    “She mesmerizes people with her powerful voice and skillful hands, both on guitar and piano,” says Kim Manning of George Clinton & the P-Funk Allstars.

Pamela began touring about 9 years ago as front woman and musical director of East coast sensation Roots A’Risin’, while raising a daughter, who is now 7, and going to school full-time for music production, opera, and jazz & classical piano & guitar.  She has released 2 other records with Roots A'Risin', which she has been the musical director of since it's inception. PEACE, released in 2005, and Stripped Bare in Another World, released in 2006, are roughly 80% written and produced by Pamela. RAR will continue to remain a part of her life, as the circuit is still asking RAR to play shows yearly, and RAR will be a part of the internationally touring show The San Fran Review.

    In 2007, Pamela decided to relocate to San Francisco and embark on her solo career. One of her first experiences in San Francisco was an impromptu 2-night jam with Trevor Garrod of Tea Leaf Green.  The next night, she found herself singing with a slammin’ funk jam band the Smokedaddies, while Trevor gave a guest appearance on keys and she sang along.  Five months after her arrival in the city, Pamela played at the legendary Fillmore opening and playing set break for Dark Star Orchestra two nights in a row to a sold out crowd.   Since then, she has played at The Fillmore a handful of times, had her CD release party at the Great American Music Hall, played many wonderful festivals and recently had the opportunity to headline the Rock the Bike NOW stage at this year's West Fest: Woodstock's 40th Anniversary Celebration in Golden Gate Park.  Here she had the chance to support alternative and breakthrough technology by helping put together a stage that was powered by bicycles.  People pedaled for the whole day to power this wonderful stage.  CHECK PICTURES by Micheclle Hoover HERE.

     Ready for anything that comes her way, Pamela has been billed with amazing artists such as Dark Star Orchestra, Mickey Hart Band, George Clinton & the P-Funk, Rusted Root, Keller Williams, The David Grisman Quintet, Bobby Lee Rodgers & The Codetalkers, Citizen Cope, Perpetual Groove, Donna Jean & The Zen Tricksters, Melvin Seals (JBG), Umphrey’s McGee, Greyboy Allstars, Zero, Peter Rowan & Tony Rice, New Mastersounds, New Riders of the Purple Sage, David Gans, The Recipe, The Davisson Brothers, Boom Box, The Coup, Blue Turtle Seduction, Izabella, Free Peoples, Mojow and the Vibration Army and so many more. She has also been known to sit in with many bands on occasion and could surprise you at any time as a special guest anywhere around the world.

     As for side projects, she is also part of one of Bay Area's best Funk bands, RonKat Spearman's KATDELIC.  Whenever her schedule permits, she is riding the funky wave with this amazing band.  She also takes many moments in life to collaborate in and out of the studio with her brother and others.  Check the list of collaborations for more information and to hear music Pamela has been a part of along the way.

      In addition to her music career, she has also been working for many years as an engineer and producer, producing other people’s records as well as her own.  She’s recorded and produced records for independent artists such as Jacob Williamson & Dar Stellabotta, among others.  She has also produced, recorded and released two records with Roots A’Risin’. She currently is working out of one of San Francisco’s historic studios, Hyde Street Stutios, where she vows to finish the next record.  Pamela says,"Hyde Street Studios is like a candy store for musicians, producers, and engineers alike.   The new album, Carnival or Look No Further, whichever name gets chosen by the people, is set to be released this winter and feature her Funk Soul Pop Rock sound.  Over her career she has had the pleasure of working with many great people in the studio including, but not limited to:  Dave Shul (from Michael Franti & Spearhead), Maestro Curtis (vocals & asst. eng. on song for Clive Davis), Jay Bowman (Michael Franti & Spearhead), Nate Oberman (vocals on song for Snoop Dogg), Kim Manning, Izabella, Norwood Fisher (Fishbone, Trulio Disgracious), Bobby Lee Rodgers (The Codetalkers), Aradhana Silvermoon, Charlie Wilson, Michael Morrow, Ryan Hickey, Scott Thompson, Daria Johnson, Jonny Krimstock, and so many more.  Dave Shul, Bobby Lee Rodgers, and Norwood Fisher are among the crew featured on the acoustic record “Beautiful Day.”

    With such an amazing couple seasons out of San Francisco, there is no telling where we’ll see Pamela Parker next. As Pamela tours in support of her new release, she continues working on “The Pam Show” which will feature sketch comedy, conscious interviews, and a variety of entertainment.  Be sure to check up regularly for the next time you can see this amazing up and coming artist!