OMEGA (USA) Overview Omega Bone, the sound of authentic black American music in Europe, grew up in Los Angeles, but now resides in Düsseldorf, Germany. She spends much of her time performing, recording for herself and others and giving private voice lessons. Whether you seek a great band, a classy solo act, or an educator to help guide the singers of tomorrow, everything will be handled with professionalism. No one works harder than she does. At show time Omega's talents and charisma take over leaving the audience mesmerized. Enclosed in this Press Kit are the following: Biography Resume FAQs Press Release Template Press Photos Biography A dynamic artist whose supercharged vocals bring music to life and crowds to their feet, Omega Bone has traveled the world, delivering dazzling performances in Jazz, Musical Theater, Gospel, Soul and even Classical music. Omega’s exciting sound can rock any party and bring down any house. In her 14 years of performing for audiences around the world, Omega has wowed crowds with performances in Michael Jackson’s 1993 Super Bowl halftime spectacular; the L.A. production of Hallelujah Mahalia!; the Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers’ production of Carmen; the Pasadena Pops Symphony Orchestra’s Porgy and Bess; and a soul-stirring rendition of “What the World Needs Now,” accompanied by Burt Bacharach in the September 11th Interfaith Remembrance Service. Omega has performed in Germany with Greg Gaynair, Pamela Falcon, and Ron T., toured Brazil with the Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers, and taken the stage with Creative Response in their South African production of Voices for Peace and L.A.’s City at Peace. Omega’s considerable talents extend beyond vocals, having co-written both Creative Response productions, choreographed a number in City at Peace, and composed and recorded the featured tune, “I Want Him Back.” Omega’s love of music, and of sharing that love with an audience, drives her to give her all in every performance. It’s a love that’s always tangible among the crowd, and part of what makes her such an electrifying performer. Omega’s the breakout star that can make your band, your party, your recording session or live production shine! Resume Events & Tours Mercedes Benz Eurotraining 2004 Bonn, Germany Coatema 30th Anniversary Dormagen, Germany Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers Sao Paulo, Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil September 11th Interfaith Rememberance Service 2002, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Los Angeles, USA Savannah OnStage Savannah, USA Congressional Black Caucus Washington DC, USA Creative Response Johannesburg, Pretoria, South Africa NFL Superbowl Halftime Show Pasadena, USA Local Locations Breugel – Köln Ellington’s – Düsseldorf Jatz – Dortmund Jazz Keller – Frankfurt Jazz Schmiede – Düsseldorf Maritim Hotel – Bonn Riff – Bochum Wasserturn Hotel – Köln Resume cont. Performed with Burt Bacharach, composer Pamela Falcon, singer Greg Gaynair, pianist Billy Higgins, drummer Moses Hogan, composer Miki Howard, singer Michael Jackson, singer Richard Jackson, composer Liza Minelli, singer Rufus Reid, bassist Groups Gregory Gaynair Trio Düsseldorf, Germany Soul Suckers Dortmund, Germany Sweet Soul.ution Xanten, Germany Omega bone quartet Los Angeles, USA Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers Los Angeles, USA Church of Christian Fellowship Sanctuary Choir Los Angeles, USA Spirit & Truth Praise and Worship Team, City of Refuge Los Angeles, USA North Carolina A&T State University Choir and Chorale Greensboro, USA North Carolina A&T State University Jazz Band Greensboro, USA Ebony Sound System Washington DC, USA Howard University Choir Washington DC, USA Peace Child Honor Choir of the Greater Los Angeles Area Los Angeles, USA Resume cont. Stage Plays “Hallelujah Mahalia” produced by Donald Welch Los Angeles, USA “Porgy and Bess”, Pasadena Pops Orchestra Chorus La Cañada, USA “Carmen” Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers Los Angeles, USA “Voices for Peace”, Creative Response South Africa “City at Peace”, Creative Response Los Angeles, USA Frequently Asked Questions Is “Omega Bone” a stage name? No, She is the last of three children: Christopher Louis, Patrice Nannette, and Omega Alyse. What does “QB1” in QB1 Entertainment mean? “QB1” is Omega Bone. “Q” represents the Greek letter Ω, or Omega. The “B” is the first letter of Bone. “1” spelled in English is “o-n-e”, the last three letters of Bone. When/How did Omega Bone realize that she wanted to be a singer? “I love singing. I have always loved singing. When we moved across the United States from South Carolina to California, at the age of 4, I can remember a few things. The trip took several days and several nights. We stayed in motels and ate peanut butter and Ritz crackers in the car. I loved the motels because every room had a balcony or porch. That meant every night was a full 10-minute concert to the trees and grass. I made up songs, ‘A Doo da do,’ ‘Make’em Bark’ ‘Obscene Phone Call’. Obviously, what ever I heard on the TV was a big influence on my content. Most concerts were comprised of commercial jingles and theme songs like, “Come back to Jamaica” “He Man” and “Reading Rainbow” What companies has she worked for in Germany? Berenberg Bank BVLGARI Coatema Mercedes Benz Who has Omega studied with? Bradley Baker, Negro Spirituals and popular music Bob Garrett, Musical Theater Dr. Lloyd Mallory, Classical literature Sarah McFerrin, Classical literature Dr. J. Harrison Wilson, Negro Spirituals Eric Poole, vocal technique Judith Howle, Classical literature Who has influenced Omega as an artist? Abbey Lincoln Marvin Gaye Nina Simone Prince Roberta Flack Stevie Wonder Johnny Hartman Press Release Template Press Kit, photos, and additional information are available upon request. Please also visit our online press kit at www.omegabone.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OMEGA BONE TO PERFORM AT [EVENT or VENUE] [EVENT] is proud to present OMEGA BONE on [Date] at [Location]. A dynamic artist whose supercharged vocals bring music to life and crowds to their feet, Omega Bone has traveled the globe delivering her dazzling sound wherever she goes. Drawing her inspiration from such artists as Marvin Gaye, Roberta Flack, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Abbey Lincoln, Nina Simone, and Johnny Hartman, her soulful sounds personify the excitement and emotion of authentic black American music, a gift that makes her one of the hottest club performers in Germany. Omega started her career in her early teens in Los Angeles, wowing crowds with performances in Michael Jackson’s 1993 Super Bowl halftime spectacular; the L.A. production of Hallelujah Mahalilia!; the Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers’ production of Carmen; the Pasadena Pops Symphony Orchestra’s Porgy and Bess; and a soul-stirring rendition of “What the World Needs Now,” accompanied by Burt Bacharach in the September 11th Interfaith Remembrance Service. Omega has performed all over the world – in Europe with Greg Gaynair, Pamela Falcon, and Ron T, Brazil with the Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers, and South Africa with the Creative Response production of Voices for Peace. More than just a dazzling vocalist, Omega is also an accomplished choreographer, composer and playwright. Her classical training allows her to shine in styles as varied as opera, gospel and pop, and literally gives life to her passion. “I love to sing because I love to tell stories,” Omega says. “Stories about life and love and struggle and progress. I tell stories the way they happen. When I sing, I want the audience to see the light of God in me. And when I sing, I draw my strength from seeing the light of God in those who hear me.” Press Photos Photo Specs: (1) Black and White (1) Full Color Actual photo size: 3.84” x 5.76” @ 300dpi (photos scaled to fit document) Format: High-resolution .JPG (saved in RGB)