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Jill Towers is a multi-talented artist known for her intense performance abilities. She has many hours of studio experience logged in some of the industry's leading recording facilities. Jill comes from a strong musical background. Her mother was a back-up singer for Tommy Dorsey. Jill is an accomplished musician playing guitar, bass, keyboards, and harmonica. Her voice is her greatest instument putting forth sultry blues, folky/country inflections, hooky pop, to cutting edge rock. Jill started her career as a child performer, touring the northeast with the well-renowned pianist/songwriter/arranger, Dick Rogers. Jill later toured the east coast performing in top circuit bands. Jill is a BMI registered, highly skilled musician, vocalist, songwriter, and arranger. She has worked as a freelance producer on many different style musical projects. Jill has worked with top artist management companies, booking agencies, and performance venues. She has performed with top national acts such as Deep Purple, Foghat, Pat Travers, LA Guns, Vinnie Vincent Invasion, Molly Hatchet, Johnny Van Zant, Tracy Byrd, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Modern English, Wade Hayes and more. Jill's 2nd cd release entitled, "Welcome to Dreamfield" is currently in distribution via Columbia House Record Clubs, Amazon.com, available for MP3 download at EMusic.com, LicenseMusic.com, and in PlayNetwork's programmed music systems in over 2000 Starbucks stores, Amtrack Rail Systems, and other business chains. Jill's "Welcome to Dreamfield" CD was recorded in Liverpool, England at Parr Street Studios (owned by Hit & Run/Phil Collins/Genesis) and features Ian Gillan of Deep Purple as Executive Producer. European studio master musician and producer, Steve Morris (of Heartland/Gillan/Toolbox fame) produced the CD, along with Jill. The CD is featured throughout the Internet at multiple music and entertainment websites. Jill is getting great response in radio testing and reviews. Ken Sharp of The Rock Report and Greg Loescher of Goldmine Magazine both said it was an exceptional album. She also got a glowing review from Don Waller at Blah3 Magazine, as well as Impact News, Boston Sound Check Magazine, Connections Magazine, Southeast Performer Magazine, The Orlando Sentinel, and many other online magazines and conventionals. Over 125 AAA stations have been solicited for airplay, through a mailer by Gavin Magazine.This is Jill's follow-up release to her critically acclaimed first release, "Never Give Up". Her latest release, "Miserably Happy" continues the tradition of inspired songwriting and crowd pleasing music. "Miserably Happy" was recorded at Kingsnake Studios in Sanford, Florida, mixed and mastering at OceanReach Studios in Liverpool, England. The album boasts the talents of Ian Gillan and Mike Gibbins (of the Supergroup Badfinger) on track 2, "I Know What Your Lookin' For". Steve Morris again provides additional instrument work as well as producing credits along with Jill and Al Brodie. Jill's story is a true inspiration, as she is a breast cancer survivor and credits her recovery to the power of music and hope. She wishes to spread the word through her CDs and live performances. Jill performs an average of 150 shows per year as a solo, duo, or with her band, "Anita Drink" which also features female musicians on bass and drums. Jill has been active in helping the community by sponsoring benefits to raise awareness for abused and missing children. She wrote the theme song, "Save the Children" for the national children's aid organization, Child Watch of North America. She has performed in community schools to demonstrate to children the positive effect and important role of music in society. Jill is endorsed by Carvin Guitars, GHS Strings, and Musician's Pro-Detailer. See Forbidden Records website at http://yzark.com/4/ for more information.