When you ask the singer/songwriter Tiana, where she is from, she smiles and says, "Everywhere." Because of her father's job growing up, Tiana has moved over 25 times and lived in six different states, Canada, and Ukraine. From the pop of Los Angeles to the blues of New Orleans, Tiana’s music and life spans many different cultures and blends them into one soulful singer/songwriter. When fans hear Tiana they often compare her to Sarah McLachlan, Feist, Ingrid Michaelson and other groundbreaking artists, yet Tiana blends her influences in a way all her own.
After graduating from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Tiana moved out to Southern California and settled in Seal Beach, CA. Tiana says, “I drove cross country by myself and I’m going to live by the ocean!” Tiana’s drive across the country was not only literal, but also signified the drive to do whatever it takes to succeed in this music business.
With years of performing, writing, and producing under her belt, Tiana Star teamed up with The Judy Stakee company in Fall 2009. Tiana and Judy drew upon the talent of producers Bill Lefler (Ingrid Michaelson, Dashboard Confessional) and Justin Glasco to release Tiana’s EP “Room To Grow” in March 2010 to pitch to TV/Film and Publishing/Record Companies.
You can catch Tiana live all around Southern California with her amazing band made up of Eric Ehlers on percussion, Irina on cello and Femke on guitar/vocals.
Management:
The Judy Stakee Co.
Judystakee@me.com
Booking:
Coffee Shop Girl Records
booking@tianastar.com
Quotes and Quick Facts:
Music Connection Magazine had this to say about Tiana, “Tiana Star not only has the ability to conceive catchy melodies, she also translates them perfectly through her instrument. Star’s voice is a cross between the power-pop abilities of Kelly Clarkson and the delicate control of Natalie Merchant. Additionally, she conveys a mastery of her instruments through the ease and confidence with which she plays. Her voice is crisp and controlled and her abilities on guitar and piano make for an entertaining and memorable live show.”
* Featured artist on Fullerton’s 90.1 KBPK’s “New Notes”
*Songs from Tiana's first album, "Solicited", have over 7,500 downloads/listens through I-Tunes, SonyConnect, Rhapsody, Napster, and many other online digital distributors.
*Tiana was featured on "New Notes" in fall 2008 on Fullertons KBPK 90.1 and her songs from her "Star" album are on rotation.
* Tiana’s single, “Free” ,featured on Nashville’s 102.5 FM.
*Tiana was nominated for two Orange County Music Awards 2006- "Best Live Performance" and "Best Classic Rock"
*Final round of contestants and featured on VH1's "You Rock With..Barenaked Ladies"
*Winner of Berklee College of Music's Songwriter Achievement Award
* Toured Southern California’s Borders Books and Music stores
*Chosen to showcase at Boston’s Music Career Expo
Instrumentation
Tiana Star- Guitar, Piano, Vocals
Eric Ehlers-Drums, Percussion
Femke- Guitar, BG Vocals
Irina- Cello and Electric Cello
