biographies of the artists

Welcome to the revamped, rewired site! All pressings of Soul Collage, Talk and realtime are sold out - thank you for supporting independent music!
The new compilation CD, Tracks, (which features tunes from all 3 of my albums, harmony vocals by David Crosby, Graham Nash & Martin Sexton, guitar wizardry by Jeff Pevar & Jim Chapdelaine, bass by jazz phenom François Moutin) is here. It was remastered by Greg Calbi (whose credits include everyone from the Beatles to k.d. Lang). You can order securely through Paypal on the CDs page.
Thanks to our Scandinavian connection, Peter Holmstedt, Tracks is also dancing through the airwaves in Sweden.
Stay tuned for upcoming radio, live performances AND for CD #5, featuring all-new material, which will be released in Spring, 2008. We're also hard at work on a DVD with alt filmmakers/artists extraordinaire, Christine & Willa Altman. It will also be released in Fall, 2008.
Peace & joy to all - Dana

BIOS

Dana Pomfret: Albums: Tracks, realtime, Soul Collage, Talk: songwriter, vocalist, arranger, co-producer: acoustic guitar, keys, percussion, recording engineer.

Dana Pomfret is a singer-songwriter from NYC, now living in New England. She has recorded her original music for Elektra, SBK & Warner Bros. Records: her first CD, Talk, was an independent venture which led to a deal with Warner International. Dana is signed to a publishing deal with Jean Davoust/Paris. Her music is used commercially & in film production throughout Europe.

Dana’s second disc, Soul Collage, was released on Warner in Europe, Japan and Australia, and independently in the US. The CD features her eloquent, blues-inflected songs and vocals, as well as shining guest performances by rock legends David Crosby and Graham Nash, guitar wizardry by co-producer Jeff Pevar, vocal fire by Martin Sexton & the singing bass of François Moutin. For info about the making of Soul Collage (& other details) see Jeff Gemmill’s interview with Dana on the ‘Reviews & Pics’ page.

Dana’s 3rd album, realtime, released in Spring, 2003, was co-produced by Emmy Award winning composer/producer/multi-instrumentalist Jim Chapdelaine, (see his bio below).
realtime's wide mix of styles embraces everything from soulful, 36-track, sonic tapestries to raw, live vocal/guitar duets to an exotic arrangement of a traditional French folk song. Check out the reviews on the 'Reviews & News' page.

Dana cut her teeth on New York City's rock & folk institutions: CBGB's, The Bitter End, Tramps, The Lonestar & the Bottom Line. She has performed throughout the US & Europe.

In addition to producing 4 original albums, Dana has recorded the vocals for feature films ‘Jumping at the Boneyard’ (produced by Lawrence Kasdan, starring Tim Roth and Samuel Jackson) and ‘Zero Cool’ (composer for both films: Steve Postell): written and recorded the music for Internews Indonesia’s first women’s radio programming (which brought current health information to the women of Indonesia for the first time): performed, with Marina Belica, to benefit the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition & lent her pipes to multitudinous jingles & albums.

All pressings of Talk, Soul Collage and realtime are sold out. Dana’s fourth CD, Tracks, (a compilation featuring songs from her 3 previous discs) features guest performances by David Crosby, Graham Nash, Martin Sexton. Radio play includes commercial and public radio stations in New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Ohio, Illinois, California, Arizona, North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Washington, Washington DC, Canada, Germany, Japan, Sweden, France: online at Folk Alley.com, GrassyHill.com.
CD #5, featuring all new material, is in-the-works now, along with a DVD. Release date: Spring, 2008.
www.danapomfret.com

Musicians, Artists
Jim Chapdelaine: Soul Collage recording engineer: realtime co-producer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, recording engineer, mixer, co-writer: cut 2.
Master of all-things-stringed: guitars to sitars to flukes to mandocellos,
Jim Chapdelaine is an Emmy-award winning composer, producer & mastering engineer whose clients include PBS, Big Al Anderson, Phoebe Snow, Paula Cole.
He is an exceptional singer-songwriter, founder of the band Mr. Right, & is producer, arranger & guitarist for the indie band, Feathermerchants (distributed by Ryko). Jim is endorsed by Gibson guitars, Groove tubes & a host of others.
Find out about the man the great Les Paul called a ‘bad ass’ at: www.feathermerchants.com
or: chap@ntplx.net
Check out the April, 2004, issue of 'Mix' magazine for more news on this musical chameleon.

François Moutin: Soul Collage, upright bass: realtime upright bass,
co-writer: cuts 1, 5, 12.
François’ outstanding musicality powers the heartbeat in a plethora of musical combinations. He cofounded the Moutin Reunion Quartet with identical twin brother, drummer Louis Moutin. Their CDs, ‘Power Tree‘ & 'Red Moon,' have received excellent reviews worldwide. Recent successes for the quartet include performances at Saratoga & Montreal Jazz Festivals, The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, an appearance on Branford Marsalis’ NYC radio show.
François has recorded/toured with: Randy Brecker, Mike Stern, Harry Belafonte, Peter Erskine, Toots Thielmans, Jean-Michel Pilc, John Abercrombie, Martial Solal, James Moody & a host of others. For touring info, merch & reviews go to: www.moutin.com

Jon Peckman: realtime drums, udu, djembe, percussion.
Jon Peckman may be the only drummer on the planet who asks to see the lyrics when recording. His amazing combination of power & lightness, funk & swing makes the tunes live. Drummer for the band Feathermerchants, Jon performs throughout the States (with Feathermerchants, Jeff Pevar, Dana Pomfret & others).
bunzo67@hotmail.com

Jeff Pevar: Soul Collage guitars, co-producer: realtime guitar, papoose & mandolin.
Guitarist extraordinaire & songwriter: the list of people-he’s-played-&-recorded-with includes David Crosby, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, Shawn Colvin, Rickie Lee Jones, Joe Cocker, Chaka Khan, James Taylor etc. Jeff is a member of the exceptional band CPR (Crosby, Pevar & Raymond). Keep up with the Peev’s schedule & musical ramblings at: www.pevar.com

Deborah Newallo: realtime harmony vocals
Deborah’s glorious pipes have brought joy to audiences all over the States. You can hear her with ‘Daughters of the Flame,’ a NYC-based gospel group, & on Sundays in the Chancel Choir at NYC's Abyssinian Baptist Church, where she is a featured soloist. For bookings & info, you can reach Deborah at: Dnewallo@nyc.rr.com

Marina Belica: realtime harmony vocals: (co-writer: Marina & Dana co-wrote ‘The Wheel’ for Marina’s ‘decembergirl’ CD)
Wonderful singer-songwriter: founding member of & lead singer in the critically acclaimed band October Project (CDs:‘October Project’ & ‘Falling Farther In’). Marina’s gorgeous & evocative solo albums are ‘decembergirl’ & ‘One Sky.’ Read, listen & order at: www.decembergirl.com

Michael Jude: realtime writer, cut 3.
This powerful singer-songwriter was cofounder, with Steve Postell, of the band 'Little Blue.' Their discography includes ‘Straight for the Moon,’ ‘Whiskey & Guitars,’ & ‘Angels, Horses & Pirates.’ European ‘Rolling Stone’ calls the latter ‘a classic.’ Michael's current band, 'Take the Wheel,' just finished recording their debut CD. Check them out at: www.takethewheelmusic.com

Wally Usiatynski: Soul Collage, realtime congas/percussion, recording engineer
Mr. U — aka ‘The Fabulous Wally’ has played — yes — fabulous percussion throughout the States in a medley of bands & on Broadway in ‘Smoky Joe’s Café.’ He currently plays up a storm in the Broadway hit, ‘Hairspray.’

Ben Butler: realtime acoustic guitar, recording engineer.
This fine player has lent his chops & soul to a throng of artists including: Rod Stewart, Jane Siberry, Lucy Kaplansky, Special EFX, Paula Abdul & others. Also a producer, Ben’s recent work includes ‘Castles of Gold' — songs & stories of Irish immigration’ - with Pan Morigan, Frank McCourt & Roma Downey. He is currently on tour with Dar Williams. Booking & touring info: http://www.benbutlermusic.com

Greg Calbi: Soul Collage, realtime, Tracks: Mastering Engineer:
Greg's list of mastering credits reads like a who's-who of the music industry & includes: John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen, Ani DiFranco, Sonic Youth, Bill Frisell, the 'Chicago' soundtrack & more. Greg brings the overall sound of the CDs home: it doesn't get better than this.

Michael Brauer: Soul Collage: Mixing Engineer:
Another off-the-charts discography (The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Coldplay) - & another great set of ears bringing out the best in the music.

Michael Toti: Soul Collage, realtime graphic design, web design & visual master of ceremonies.
Incredible CD designs, posters, advertising work, ceramic sculpture, music: Mike does it all. Reach him at: http://www.poornephews.com

Pierre Dufour: Soul Collage, realtime & website photography.
See more of Pierre's wonderful work at: http://www.dufourphoto.com

Hunter Neal: realtime & website photography.
Hunter photographs everything from natural scenes to people, beautifully. Contact this versatile shutterbug at: hunterne@mindspring.com

Willa & Christine Altman: Webmasters: Web design
Contact these creative & technical wizards for web implementation, design & more: www.northwoodsweb.com

Phil Janiszewski: Master guitarmaker (check out the guitar at left). Visit Phil's website at:
http://www.strike2guitars.com to see more of these beautiful, semi-hollow-bodied electrics. The sound (rich, warm, clear), the neck & the way they play are amazing.