Elisa Brown, a classically trained vocalist, has been wowing audiences worldwide for decades with her impressive range of vocal styles. Despite her international success, Brown has always
maintained a strong connection to her Texas roots. When her father, Bill, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, he asked her to write and record a set of country and Americana songs that he could listen to every day so he could keep memories of her fresh in his mind. Bill’s plan worked and he never forgot her. Before Bill passed away, he asked her to promise to turn the songs into a show. Brown kept that promise and transformed the songs into an original, down-home, cabaret-style show entitled “Hoodwinked from Heaven.” These toe-tapping Texas tunes and the true family stories that inspired them are sure to inspire laughter and tug at some heartstrings too. The show will debut for one day only on May 7 at The Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Peter Norton’s Symphony Space in NYC.
“Hoodwinked from Heaven” is a one-woman show that takes the audience on a journey of Brown’s colorful family history, set to a variety of musical genres that complement each of the stories she shares. The title song, “Hoodwinked from Heaven,” is a tribute to Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, which sets the stage for the rest of the show. Brown’s wit and humor are on full display in her songwriting, with tracks like “Too Many Yeses & Not Enough Noes,” a story of love gone haywire, and “He Sold Me Down the River for A Pizza & Some Beer,” a tale of betrayal and revenge.
Having received classical vocal training, Brown has showcased her singing skills at Carnegie Hall. Nevertheless, her artistic prowess extends beyond this genre, as she has also taken part in Off-Broadway productions and performed at the Bitter End. By adapting her vocal patterns to different styles, Brown delivers performances that are versatile and inspiring, guaranteeing that “Hoodwinked from Heaven” will be a show that captivates and moves audiences.Brown’s dedication to the Arts goes beyond her performances; she was also the host of “The Heart of Art with Elisa Brown” on PBS. The show explored art’s power to shape society with intimate and enlightening conversations with established artists from around the world. Through her work with the Conscious Evolution Media Network (CEM), Brown presented programs that inspired a shift in global consciousness via the Internet, cable, and public television.
Elisa Brown’s music and performances have garnered praise from audiences and critics alike, and her brand has evolved into a force that supports disenfranchised communities through the Arts. Her first CD, “The Ave Maria Experience,” co-written and co-arranged with Grammy winner Barry Goldstein, received praise from actress Shirley MacLaine. Her latest show, “Hoodwinked from Heaven,” is a testament to her dedication to her father and spotlights music’s remarkable ability to help those suffering with or affected by Alzheimer’s.
About Elisa Brown
Brown studied the Art of Zarzuela (Spanish Musical Theater), Lyric Tango, Zapateado, and Castanets under the tutelage of world-renowned choreographer Maestro Hector Zaraspe (who coached Dame Margot Fonteyn and Rudolph Nureyev) and performed these art forms extensively with The Zaraspe Foundation in South America and Spain. She made her solo Castanets debut with the Orchestra of New Spain in a concert at the National Gallery in Washington, DC.
At the invitation of the United Nations, Brown debuted her New World CD during a concert for Peace that was broadcast worldwide from China, while simultaneously entertaining a crowd of 10,000 people.
Critics have praised Brown’s “melodious, soulful singing” and her ability to deliver performances that are both diverse and inspiring. Not only is Brown musically gifted, but, according to Tony and Molière Award Winning Producer Mel Howard, she possesses “charisma in spades,” making her a distinctive and memorable performer.
Brown holds a Bachelor of Music Degree from The Cleveland Institute of Music and studied under the guidance of internationally distinguished voice teachers Josephine Mongiardo and Maria Farnworth.
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