SEEKING
Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Piano.ABOUT
A dynamic versatile singer. Soul, Dance, Funk, Soul, Jazz, Rock & Pop.
Working on orginals funksoul step project Queen Dee & The Hornets,& Currently looking for Committed Guitar, Keys & Bass to complete the lineup. EP launch is scheduled at Brixton Electric to a crowd of 2000. We are currently recording our EP and once complete will be seeking gigs at festivals & venues across the UK and abroad.
Toured with Scubaroots for 2 years in the UK doing the festival and club circuit, had a lot of fun and performance fulfillment. Would like to find a similar band , upbeat , drum and bass -top class band. Fully committed and keen to get working on a new project.
'Denise's singing voice is immediately appealing. She shows a natural vocal ability for the whole range of popular music styles; including Funk, Soul, Jazz, Rock and Pop and a very good ear for tuning, rhythm, and dynamics. Whether performing, practicing or recording with the band, Denise demonstrates a high level of professionalism and commitment on every occasion." Singing Tutor & MD
In the role of front person for the band she is charismatic, energetic and popular with audiences of all ages. Thanks to her willingness, charming nature and consistently positive attitude, Denise has always been on excellent terms with all of her fellow band-member'
Tim Upton Band leader, accountant, bassist, singer & score-writer
'...and Denise on lead vocals is fantastic. A voice which is
all her own, but with touches of Aretha and Joss Stone, she's also a real presence on stage. Interpreting familiar soul classics is never easy, but Denise manages to make them sound fresh without losing their essence..'
Professor Rupert Loader, Musician
- Screen name:
- Queendee
- Member since:
- Oct 04 2007
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 7
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
Influences
Musical Taste & Interest
ranges from Soul to Drum & Bass
Funk to Electronic
Nikka Costa
Stevie Wonder
Aretha Franklin
Erykah Badu
Jill Scott
Kathy Brown
Jennifer Holliday
Otis Reading
Leela James
Jamiroqui
Alicia Keyes
Beyonce
Amy Winehouse
EQUIPMENT
SM58 BETA A MIC
MIC STAND
Mackie PA
MUSIC
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Birds & The Bees
Birds & The Bees Track number: 1 Year: 2012 Genre: Other
Scubaroots
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We've Got the Stars
We've Got the Stars Track number: 2 Year: 2010 Genre: Acoustic
Scubaroots
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Blue Angel remix
Blue Angel remix Track number: 3
Scubaroots remix check out my soundcloud/queendeehornets or myspace denisegillies
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Louder DJ Fresh Acoustic Cover
Louder DJ Fresh Acoustic Cover (Video)Z3Ck_ypaJNE
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Slip & Slide Original (Scubaroots) Live @ Shambala
Slip & Slide Original (Scubaroots) Live @ Shambala (Video)ZJoFL6ZsA5E
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Ghost Town - Scubaroots @ The Festival Asylum
Ghost Town - Scubaroots @ The Festival Asylum (Video)yPhteSXNqpA
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Scubaroots performing 'Dr.Love' LIVE on the LOFT
Scubaroots performing 'Dr.Love' LIVE on the LOFT (Video)XVfnJjvsPMU