Shows ahead and shows behind...there have been sightings of the "Double P" in SF lately recording her new record with vintage microphones at Hyde Street Studios, performing with many in many places, editing "The Pam Show" with special guests I-Star. building up The San Francisco Rock School, working on a vocal warm-up CD, music theory activity book, and computer games for learning music.

Currently incubating a new album and preparing to go back to the East Caost for another festival at Sunshine Daydream (The Promised Land Music Park) for the Recipe Family Cookout Festival.  Pamela will be playing the night of Friday, September 17th with her band. 

Pamela continues to perform  as "Pamelion" with BMI award winning songwriter Ronkat Spearman in his Funk/Rock band KATDELIC. The next KATDELIC show is August 28th at the Boom Boom Room in San Francisco, CA at 9PM. 

As for Pamela Parker and her main music thang....

...some group of people got together and put it like this...

Pamela Parker is one of San Francisco’s sisters of fresh, funky fusion taking elements of rock, opera, funk and hip hop, forming an inspirational musical experience. With a decade of songwriting in her pocket, Pamela spans many genres including Blues, Jazz, Funk, Folk and Soul. She writes songs from her personal experience to positively influence the lives of others. She is a multi-faceted artist with the musicality and passion of Teena Marie, the grit of Janis Joplin and and the songwriting and melodic ear of Susan Tedeschi and Bonnie Rait. Her live performances are electrifying and empowering with a collaborative spirit that draws the audience as a part of the musical experience.  Pamela Parker is a must see artist on the rise taking San Francisco’s history and flavor to the world.





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Shows coming up include more funky performances with Pamela Parker Band, singing with KATDELIC, singing and playing everything she can with The San Francisco Review (like guitar, piano, bass and drums) as well as other random TV, Internet, and underground performances.  Check shows for more info.



 As another amazing Fall season rolled into a Winter Wonderland tour that is now rolling into the Spring Delight season, the story continues to pass summer quickly into Fall once again.  Pamela gives thanks to have been involved in the Woodstock 40th Anniversary Celebration in Golden Gate Park WestFest this Fall as headliner of the Rock the Bike NOW stage.  This show brought community through political activism and educated many on alternate sources of energy in everyday life.  Who knew we could pedal-power my guitar amp!  Those tubes take a lot of power to warm up to just the right temperature.  As a highlight of the experiences since she's lived in SF, right up there with releasing her first solo acoustic record, Beautiful Day at Great American Music Hall, she takes from it a light of accomplishment and sends forth a golden beam to the world through her musical endeavors. 

"Our destiny (our dreams) will knock at our door until we answer, and when we do...THAT is when everything starts to fall into place.   I've been given some music and some magic in this moment of time to share with you."  - Pamela Parker



Concrete news of a new album has been released, as Pamela is eagerly awaiting the completion of her new Funk Pop Soul Rock album featuring her more funky tunes including: Peace Train, Shine, and Power of NOW (to be featured on the next NOW compilation CD with artist Ani DiFranco).  So, check the music page for a sneak previews...

"Parker oozes organic soul in both her performances and arrangements." - Music Connection Magazine

"There is a breathtaking sense of liberation in the music of Pamela Parker. Her voice conveys both a childlike sense of wonder and adult wisdom. Beautiful Day breathes hope and understanding."  -Robert M. Sutton, All About Jazz

Beautiful Day has been one crazy ride of a making and there are so many people to thank!!! 
From the East coast to the West coast even someone from Japan is on the record.  Beautiful Day is a compilation of 2 years of work originally started as a fan-requested acoustic album from fans who saw Pam's original band, Roots A'Risin', playing up and down the East coast. 

:::About the record ::: People were saying they just wanted to hear Pam stripped down with one other instrument.  Well, she started it out that way, but being in the field of music production, loving to sing harmonies and as a sound engineer it was hard for her to stop at just that.  This record has already gotten rave reviews from many, and continues to be added to playlist after playlist on radio stations around the country.  It has even been compared to the likes of Nick Drake!  Imagine that...Pam is very excited to present this work of art to everyone around the world in the hopes it will inspire positive actions, miracles and dreams coming true.  Amazing guest musicians include:  Bobby Lee Rodgers of the Codetalkers, Norwood Fisher of Fishbone & Trulio Disgracias, Dave Shul of Michael Franti & Spearhead, Jordan Feinstein of The Ritual, Yari Mander of Gamelan X, Mark Calderone, Yoshi Ikeda, Daniel Parker & Ben Krames (Jungle Shack Studios). Click here to buy the new record now!!!


More...schtuff...

Here is a link to a YouTube video from the Gratefulfest 10 with Pamela Parker & the 21st Centurians.  Here is a link to another YouTube video that features a new song, not yet released, for the new album: Let Me Light Your Fire

As for the recent past seasons, great things have and continue to happen for Pamela.  She has been invited to join Ronkat Spearman's KATDELIC band and performs with them whenever she can.  Katdelic is said to be "Bay Area's best Funk band" by Rickey Vincent.  To see more about Katdelic, CLICK HERE.  Below a picture of Lady Chi and I singing at The Regency Ballroom in SF with KATDELIC.


and more....

Pamela is also putting the finishing touches on a community educational institution she is helping start in San Francisco called The San Francisco Rock School.  She believes it's important to teach our children in a fun, yet real, environment.   This makes it easier to succeed in the "real world" given the right derction and motivation.  Pamela is helping develop the criteria for classes including teaching the kids about the connection between math and music, a fascinating subject, which can help a child become more proficient in music..  SF Rock School also prides itself on teaching its students about creating a self-sustaining activity.  With the right amount of fan outreach and show attendance, SF Rockers are taught how to get their tuition paid for through the success of their own band during any given semester.  The more people you bring to your Big Show at the end of each semester determines the amount of scholarship you are awarded for the next semester.  It's a win, win situation for all.  The kids learn about music, being in a band, a little bit of marketing, making friends and math, what more could you do in 2 hours? 

"SF Rock School is about creating community in music and connecting people of all ages to be successful with their own personal goals in music." 

For more information and to check class times and locations in your area, go to www.SFRockSchool.com.

AND...THE PAM SHOW...

Last, but certainly not least, the first episode of "The Pam Show" is slowly under way and Pam is looking to complete filming soon.  I,Star is scheduled to be the first guest on the show.  Completion date is set for sometime in 2010...hopefully the earlier part.  So, watch out for the first episode featuring performances by Pamela, I,Star, Lady Chi and more.  Also, featured will be the Recycle Bin, a mini-show-within-a-show that teaches you how to modify existing clothing that are not so fly anymore into magnificent garments to be worn anywhere.  The first segment of the Up-cycle-Recycle Bin will be "Turn That Granny Sweater Into That Nanny Sweater".  Stay tuned for updates...Peace Love Live Light

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