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Jill Plaisted began performing as a dancer at a young age, taking tap, jazz, and ballet lessons with Guy Singer and SASS productions. Starting piano lessons at age seven, she wrote lyrics and songs for her mother, Gail, to sing on the television show “Star Search“. At age ten, Jill picked up the viola and started to play in the orchestra. In later years, she auditioned for the band The Sand Carvers, was hired, and played Nemo Music Showcase and Conference with them in 1997, sharing the bill with bands like Aerosmith and Big Wreck . She then taught herself to play guitar and continued writing songs, catching the attention of drummer/ producer Victor Delorenzo of the Violent Femmes. Jill performed on a three song demo with Delorenzo, Noel Crowder and the Danglers, a project that she is very proud of. Also playing locally at open jams, she started to collaborate with other local talents like Ash Can School, Terry Marcinni, and Cy Costobile, and has shared the bill with artists such as Willie Porter, The Guffs, Paul Cebar, Evan Priday Band, Jason Kent and Miss Fun. Jill recently gained some clout in the commercial industry with the help of friends Steve Comeau and Ralph Brunner on a Christian video called “your voice matters.“ In 2008, she was hired to sing on three Steinhaffel’s commercials. Jill feels blessed and very fortunate to be an artist and belong to a supportive music community like Kenosha, Wisconsin. She wants to encourage every parent to give their children the gift of music and art and help win the fight to keep arts alive in schools. “What is a world without beautiful art and music?”

We’re gearing up and getting excited for this month’s BeExposed! show! It’s going to be full of wonderful things including original films, a cooking demo, and live music from the following featured artists:

Javier C. Rivera has shot, edited and directed award-winning films, documentaries, television programs and more since 1996. He is also a writer, photographer, graphic designer, artist, and website designer. A recording artist as well, he has composed original music for films and TV. He has recorded two albums under the name Tino Ghost, including his latest entitled “Until Autumn.”, to be released in October of 2010. More information about Javier can be found at the following websites: www.javiercrivera.com and www.tinoghost.com.

Dana Boyle is a life and relationship coach, an attorney who recently opened her own law practice, and a self-proclaimed “foodie” who writes an online food blog entitled “Confessions Over the Sink”. For April’s Be Exposed! show, Dana will be showcasing her culinary skills and presenting a cooking demonstration for the audience. You can find Dana’s food blog at http://confessionsoverthesink.blogspot.com.

Jill Plaisted is the multi-faceted front woman of the Jill Plaisted Band who sings, plays the guitar, and writes songs. A popular performer around the Kenosha area and way beyond, her eclectic taste in music includes Arcade Fire, Neon Bible, Niko Case, Cole Porter, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Death Cab for Cutie and many more. Rumor has it that another popular musician and friend will be joining Jill for her performance at the show.

Head on down to Carolyn’s Coffee Connection beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 16th. It promises to be a great evening!