Continuing an exciting year which has seen the release of her first EP, “In My Room,” and her headlining debut at Santa Barbara’s Center Stage Theater, Becca Solodon has been chosen by award-winning Australian film director Frank Howson for a featured position on the soundtrack for his upcoming film “Remembering Nigel.”

Not only that, but legendary songwriter P.F. Sloan (“Secret Agent Man,” “Eve of Destruction”) has made the generous offer to allow Becca to record his previously unreleased ballad “Ginger Street” for the film and her first full album.

At the young age of 16, Becca battled a rare and aggressive form of cancer that resulted in the amputation of a portion of her left leg. During Becca’s treatment, the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation orchestrated her dream of recording a song in a major Los Angeles studio with some of the music industry’s most influential players, producers and engineers, under the direction of famed West Coast producer Damion “Damizza” Young (Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg).

It was the start to what is becoming one of the music industry’s most remarkable burgeoning careers.

An Australian film festival hall of fame inductee, Howson — who assisted award-winning author/filmmaker J. Marshall Craig with the filming of “An Evening With Becca Solodon” for an early 2009 DVD release — says “Becca is an amazing singer and has such an inspirational story. She’s so young and yet has stared death down and through her intense faith has come through it.”

P.F. Sloan said Becca “is positively inspiring...! I’m honored she found this song to her liking as a message of hope.”

Becca Solodon’s version of “Ginger Street” by P.F. Sloan will be produced by Damizza, who has also called in legendary musician Ronnie King (Tupac, Mariah Carey, Offspring) to contribute. “Remembering Nigel” is scheduled for worldwide release in the first half of 2009. Becca’s debut album will be released, along with the DVD of “An Evening With Becca Solodon,” in the first quarter of 2009. Becca’s “In My Room” will be available for purchase through iTunes in November. “An Evening With Becca Solodon: Behind the Scenes” will be available for free download and has also been posted on YouTube.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND INTERVIEW REQUESTS PLEASE CONTACT MARY ANN SOLODON,

My producer Damion Young and I were fortunate enough to be invited to this year’s Celebrity Golf Tournament at the Glenn Annie Golf Course. It was an amazing event and we met so many wonderful people. After the dinner and auction, they always host an “Unplugged” show for songwriters at the Pacifica Suits in Santa Barbara. Last year, I was introduced to an amazing songwriter and jazz performer, Kenny Rankin. This year he introduced me as a new artist and I was able to perform in the show. It was an incredible honor. I sang “Go” with jazz guitar legend Jimmy Stewart backing me up and after that, “Through The Fire” solo on piano. It was an amazing experience. Thank you to everyone involved in the event and everyone who purchased CD’s as well as donated to the foundation. Keep in touch and hope to see you again next year!

For more information on WeSpark please see http://www.wespark.org

Thank you so much to everyone involved in making “An Evening with Becca Solodon” one of the best nights of my life. So many people in the community pulled together to create such a wonderful, wonderful event. Thank you to everyone who bought tickets..we SOLD OUT!!! We are planning on doing another show at Center Stage Theater again coming up soon. Not exactly sure on the date yet, but I’ll let everyone know so you can all invite your friends for another really fun night! You all are amazing.
<3
Becca

Tickets are going fast! 
Center Stage Box Office: (805) 963-0408
Website: http://www.centerstagetheater.org

Damizza Presents: 
An Evening with Becca Solodon
Tuesday, July 1st - 7:00pm - Center Stage Theater

Following the universally positive response to her debut EP, “In My Room,” Goleta native Becca Solodon will be performing an intimate set of her acclaimed and highly stylized original music.

At the young age of 16, Becca battled a rare and aggressive form of cancer that resulted in the amputation of a portion of her left leg. During Becca’s treatment, the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation orchestrated her dream of recording a song in a major Los Angeles studio with some of the music industry’s most influential players, producers and engineers.

Just six weeks after her miraculous recovery, Becca was asked by Mariah Carey to represent Santa Barbara as the opening act for a 2003 concert at the Arlington Theater. From there, Becca’s destiny of becoming a noted singer/songwriter has bloomed.

While still a junior in at Dos Pueblos High School, Becca began her ongoing music studies at Santa Barbara City College, and she has continued working with some of the most powerful producers and musicians in West Coast music, including Damizza (Mariah Carey, Korn, Snoop Dogg) and Ronnie King (2Pac, Offspring).

The July 1 performance will be filmed for DVD inclusion on the release of Becca’s highly anticipated first full-length CD, slated for this September. Opening for Becca is up-and-coming local R&B sensation “Jedi” Jared Moore. Special invited guests will include Ronnie King and several surprise appearances.

A portion of the proceeds from the performance will be dedicated to the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. “The Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation started me off on my music career and introduced me to people that helped me survive a real tough time in my life,” Becca says. “Now, I want to give back and show people what the power of music can do.”

Tickets for An Evening with Becca Solodon are $20 and go on sale Monday June 2nd at http://www.centerstagetheater.org or by calling the box office at (805) 963-0408. A limited number of $50 VIP packages includes front-row seating, a gift bag including an autographed “In My Room” CD and T-shirt, and entry in a raffle for a specially commissioned painting of Becca donated by innovative Santa Barbara artist Mitra Cline (http://www.mitracline.com).

TIME: Tuesday, July 1, at 7:00 P.M. (NOTE EARLY TIME)
TICKETS: Available June 2nd $20 general/ $50 VIP package
BOX OFFICE: (805) 963-0408
WEBSITE: http://www.centerstagetheater.org

The Santa Barbara News Press posted an article called “Soul of Solodon” on the front page of their paper, April 16th - the release date of “In My Room”! If you missed it, make sure to go to the News page of the website and click on the pdf file under ‘Press Archives’. After checking that out, don’t forget to download “In My Room” for FREE! Much Love - Becca

Go grab the newspaper today and check out the article written about the “In My Room” EP due to drop April 16th featured on page A8! Dont get the paper?  Check it out at http://www.sbnewspress.com in the local section. The article is also posted on the ‘News’ page of this website under press. Holla! 

If you would like to see an incredible jazz legend, come to the songwriter’s workshop at Santa Barbara City College - 2:30pm - Monday April 7th - room 101 in the music building on west campus. I met Kenny a while back and he has been a musical inspiration to me ever since. I highly encourage you to come to this workshop. It will be amazing and it’s free of charge! For more info on Kenny, visit his website - http://www.kennyrankin.com - For more info about this event, feel free to email me through the contact page. See you there! 

Thanks for stopping by to check out my new site! I’m really excited to announce I will be releasing my first EP called “In My Room” on April 16th. “In My Room” takes you through the musical journey of growth I have experienced over the past few years. As soon as I am finished with my EP, I will be working full force on my full length album due to release in September. Being already a few tracks deep in my new album, I feel I am really developing my style and I can’t wait to see where it goes. Overall, I’ve been keeping busy with every aspect of my music and I have some pretty cool events coming up so dont forget to stop by the tour page. I’ll make sure to keep you updated on everything that is going on throughout the next few months!

Stop by the contact page and send me an email! Can’t wait to hear from you…

Love,
Becca

Check out the new myspace page! http://www.myspace.com/beccasolodon

March, 24 2008 at SOhO
1221 State St 205, Santa Barbara, California 93101
Cost : $8.00

A fun night of jazz brought to you by the Santa Barbara City College jazz combos and big bands. Come enjoy some dinner and drinks while listening to live jazz!
Debut performance of my newest song “Go” with my jazz combo. “Go” is a sneak peek of what’s to come on my album dropping in September.