DEBORAH REECE VOICE TALENT

BROADCAST ¥ VOICEOVER ¥ VOCALS

REECEVOX.COM Phone (706) 548-6505 E-mail: [email protected] P.O. Box 1125 ¥ Athens, GA 30603

CLIENTS: ¥ NewsTalk 750 WSB ¥ WSB TV Channel 2 ¥ KSUR (and the former KJAZ) - Los Angeles ¥ KMZT - Los Angeles ¥ WSJZ - New Orleans ¥ KSAM - Houston, Vericom/Soundcare ¥ Flambro ¥ In-Focus Communications ¥ John Keane Studios ¥ Athens Technical Institute ¥ Urban Moon / Last House Music ¥ Sperling Video & Film, Inc. ¥ Mitchell Video Productions ¥ Radar Multimedia Productions ¥ Power Vision Productions ¥ CAMA - Cable Association of Metro Atlanta ¥ Association of Women Veterinarians ¥ Charter Behavioral Health Systems ¥ Georgia Center for Continuing Education ¥ Moulton Agency ¥ Blue Mountain Magic Custom Audio Services DEBORAH REECE BIO

Certainly a proven voice talent speaks for itself. Tape enclosed. Just as certainly, those familiar with ReeceÕs work have something to say: Deborah Reece has one of the richest voices IÕve ever heard. Add her terrific work ethic, and youÕve got a top notch combination for any project. Ð Kelly McCoy WSB Radio Group

I call upon Deborah Reece regularly for top quality voiceover work for video and film production. Her voice communicates four qualities I look for: Distinctiveness, Personality, Intelligence, and Friendliness. When I audition her voice with other narrators, my clients nearly always select Ms. Reece. She is a consummate professional Ð prepared, on-target, efficient and friendly. You would think that what she does is easy! Ð Dan Sperling Video & Film Productions Georgia Addy & Emmy Award Winner

Deborah Reece is a voiceover goddess! Ð Jeff Batten Batten Communications

As a radio announcer, Reece has a decade-plus experience in varied formats from A.C. to Rock, Country to Jazz, even Classical: Deborah has what I call a Nordstrum/K-Mart voice: one that appeals to all strata of society. ThatÕs why I chose her to be the imaging voice of KJAZ. SheÕs a discovery. Ð Lawrence Tanter Program Director - KJAZ, Los Angeles/San Diego Voice of the L.A. Lakers

She has a talent for production, and can do various accents as needed. Deborah is also a hard worker, dependable, and a joy to be around. She is a most talented singer as well. My recommendation is to hire her without a second thought. YouÕll never find anyone better. She is great! Ð H. Randolph Holder, Sr. Chairman - Clarke Broadcasting Corporation

Beyond radio ad production and copy writing, Reece has both voiceover and on-camera experience in industrial video, utilizing acting and script editing skills in that medium. Reece possesses the range of style and approach essential to a professional voice talent. In past projects, she has mastered highly technical scripts in the fields of law

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and engineering. She has effectively delivered highly sensitive, emotionally charged pieces on topics ranging from addiction to date rape. And her more lighthearted informational presentations, as in work for Flambro Inc., are equally winning. That range is no less apparent in ReeceÕs work as a vocalist. Her abilities run the gamut from soft harmony, torch, folk, pop and rock, to muscular, melodic soul singing, making her a natural for jingle work, demo singing, and session work. Over the last decade, Reece worked as a lead singer based out of Athens, Ga., fronting and guesting in a variety of bands, playing virtually every relevant venue in Atlanta, Athens, and points throughout the southeast. Plat Eye Blue, her 5-piece blues rock unit was selected for AtlantaÕs 1992 New South Music Showcase. The band was co- produced by former Atlantan Mark Richardson whose production/engineering credits include Drivin N Cryin, Smashing Pumpkins, The Georgia Satellites, Emmy Lou Harris, and Mark OÕConnor among others. (See Allmusic.com) Reece has thus established a reputation that has gained the attention of Atlanta/AthensÕ finest musicians. R.E.M. producer John Keane, whose credits also include The Cowboy Junkies and 10,000 Maniacs, has called on her for harmonies and embellishments on many a session for recording artists from indie labels to the majors. R.E.M. drummer Bill Berry has called on her to add backing vocals for independent projects. Reece is has served as backup and featured vocalist for The Randall Bramblett Band (New West Records, Capricorn Records), and for NashvilleÕs Diane Durrett (Glass House Records). Randall Bramblett is a founding member of Sea Level, and an accomplished singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has worked with industry greats such as Gregg Allman, Levon Helm, and most recently, Steve Winwood. At a show at the Grand Opera House in Macon, Ga., BramblettÕs former Sea Level bandmate, Chuck Leavell (Keys for the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, and The Allman Brothers) joined the group for a few numbers, and caught the bandÕs recent material as an audience member. Said Leavell to Reece, ÒIt was a pleasure and a privilege to hear you sing.Ó Deborah Reece has a wide range of music styles that weÕve worked with: rock, pop, blues, jazz - sweet and rough! She has provided outstanding lead vocals on four assignments to date. Our most recent project was a corporate music video for CIBA Vision. The client was positively thrilled with her rendition of a blues song. I donÕt say it lightly and I donÕt say it metaphorically when I say that Ms. Reece has a world class vocal talent. She simply does! Ð Dan Sperling Video & Film Productions

Speaking or singing, this is a voice that understands what every utterance is meant to do. This is a voice Ð that gets across. DEBORAH REECE Press Clippings

Deborah Reece…who’d created a local buzz with The principal attraction of Plat Eye Blue is local her vocal work with progressive band…and rock legend/former Live! filmcrit Deborah Reece about group…The buzz then became more of a roar whose powerful singing voice many tales are told. as Reece quickly established herself as one of One guy went so far as to suggest that she’s the Athens’ premier vocalists. “only” singer in town. She’s certainly one of the Ð Classic City Live! few exceptional ones. Her work has clarity, forthrightness and style, excellent taste and a It doesn’t matter who she’s singing with, she gritty punchiness that carries Plat Eye Blue way sounds great! out of the realm of whining bar band hell. Ð Don Simonds Ð Liz Ireland Classic City Live! Feedback, Classic City Live!

Deborah Reece used to be a familar byline as Deborah Reece is a truly gifted vocalist crossing an incisive movie reviewer in the Observer; other that range between blues-gospel to blue-eyed Athenians know her as a familiar afternoon voice sould…it rocks my soul to hear it. You don’t need on WGAU. But to an increasing number of folks, to know much about the blues to let the music Reece’s reputation is musical, as the lead singer of punch you in the gut and fill those empty caverns in Plat Eye Blue, and backup vocalist for The Randall your pathetic, lonely soul. Need a lift? Get on this Bramblett Band. good stuff. It’s inspirational. (A) Ð Athens Observer Ð Hillary Meister Flagpole The Randall Bramblett Band includes longtime collaborator Davis Causey, whose guitar virtuosity Lead vocalist Deborah Reece has this wonderful, has by now drained musical lexicography of any warm alto voice. She can still get into some real further adjectives left to those who would attempt high registers but she’s got this warm gutsy voice. description, except “damned good.” The same She can be a shouter if she wants to, but there’s could be said (and often is) about songstress much more finesse in her voice. Deborah Reece’s mellifluous wails… Ð Flagpole interview with producer, Ð Pete McCommons Guy Goodman Flagpole And for all those frantic readers who haven’t Local Blues gods (and Goddess) Plat Eye Blue found the name they are looking for, YES, the lady will once again fill the Lighthouse with some with the voice of an angel, Deborah Reece will truly soulful sounds on a two night stand… round out the list of incredible musicians who Come see what a movie critic knows about will play and sing for this special concert… singing the blues. My favorite component of the Randall Bramblett Ð Flagpole Band completes the line-up. Singer Deborah Reece has the range and pipes to really rock the Morton with her wonderful voice. Ð Dan Matthews The Athens Observer DEBORAH REECE P.O. Box 1125 ¥ Athens, GA 30603 ¥ Phone (706) 548-6505 RESUME SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: Experienced broadcaster / voice talent / writer / vocalist. Decade long proven track record devoted to one company in positions of consistently increased responsibility. Excellent interpersonal skills. Proficient digital editor. Skilled ear-prompter on-camera narrator. Proven creative copy writer. Wide range of references available for work on the air, in print, on stage and in recording studios. EXPERIENCE: 11/99 - Present COX BROADCASTING - WSB RADIO GROUP - Atlanta, Georgia Technical Producer for the Clark Howard Show - Production Specialist, Announcer (WSB-FM fill-in) Imaging Voice - NewsTalk 750 WSB 6/98 - 11/99 CLARKE BROADCASTING CORPORATION, WNGC-95.5 FM - Athens, Georgia Midday Announcer - Assistant Creative Director - Producer - Copywriter 1/97 - 6/98 SOUTHERN BROADCASTING CORPORATION, WSTE-SOUTH 106.1 - Gainesville, Georgia Production Director - Midday Announcer Consulted with clients to create radio advertising campaigns. Anchored and produced live request show. 10/93 - Present TURNABOUT RECORDS - Athens Georgia Co-Owner Experienced in all aspects of small business: Inventory, accounts, training, bookkeeping, public relations. Business doubled in second year. Now web-based at turnabout-records.com 1983 - 1993 CLARKE BROADCASTING CORPORATION, WGAU/WNGC - Athens, Georgia Announcer - Producer - Music Director ¥ Aug. Õ83, Promoted to afternoon drive. July Õ84, Promoted to Music Director. ¥ Sept. Õ85, First female morning drive announcer in areaÕs history. ¥ Wrote and conducted hourly newscasts and on-air interviews covering public services, special events and the arts. Produced GeorgiaÕs first D.A.R.E. ON THE AIR Program. ¥ Produced, wrote and edited radio spots, created promos. Highly requested by clients and account executives for quality and diversity of voice and production skills. ¥ Produced and supervised classical music programming. Wrote anchor scripts. ¥ Responsible for training of personnel. 1987 - Present Freelance Voice Talent Perform voiceover, on camera, acting, or singing talent in various productions for radio, television, and industrial video. 1985 - Present Writer ¥ Film critic for Classic City Live! and The Athens Observer, 1985 - Õ90. ¥ Music columnist of South by Southeast, Auburn, Alabama, Dec. Õ95 to June Õ96. ¥ Copywriter ¥ Enjoy lyrical and observational writing EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA; Athens, Georgia Bachelor of Arts Degree in English 1979 Cum Laude UGA Graduate School of Drama 1982 - Õ83 ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS: ¥ Professional singer with extensive stage and studio experience, 1985 to present. ¥ Enjoy collaborative songwriting, theater and film Ð past film critic ¥ Friends of the Georgia Museum of Art Ð past member and docent volunteer. ¥ Continuing education in health, finance, music, and creative writing. REFERENCES: Furnished upon request. DEBORAH REECE REFERENCES

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VOCALS RANDALL BRAMBLETT Singer / Songwriter / Musician / Recording Artist (New West Records) www/randallbramblett.com ¥ Athens, GA ¥ (706) 543-2688 DIANE DURRETT Singer / Songwriter / Recording Artist (Glass House Records) www.dianedurrett.com ¥ Nashville, TN ¥ (615) 226-5908 JOHN KEANE Sound Engineer / Producer / Musician 165 Hillcrest Ave., Athens, GA 30606 ¥ (706) 548-4137 MARK COOPER SMITH Sound Engineer / Producer / Musician, Full Moon Studio RICK FOWLER Sound Engineer / Producer / Musician, Full Moon Studio P.O. Box 460, Watkinsville, GA 30677 ¥ (706) 769-4100

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