Angela Marie Players

 

Kat Hall

Kat Hall

A newcomer to the stage, Kat is forever inspired and humbled by her bandmates. She began playing bass in February, 2011. Her grandfather's passing moved her to pick up her flute after a 20-year hiatus.

She lives for teaching and learning, traveling the world, playing sports, sailing, and being in nature; and is passionate about making a difference in her community. Kat also sings harmony and does whatever else Angela Marie tells her to do.

Kat Hall

Jonathan "KASPER" Tuckness

Born October 3rd, 1986 in Spokane, WA: Jonathan "Kasper" Tuckness has been involved with music and performance since his third grade talent show! After joining his first band at fifteen, Kasper has been given the opportunity to not only play music, but to entertain, teach and bring excitement to the art of percussion with groups on both the East and West coast.

"Playing with the Angela Marie Project has allowed me the ability to be creative in so many ways. I look forward to every rehearsal, gig, and all other chances to play with such talented musicians like Talmadge, Ang, and Kat."

Jonathan Tuckness

Talmadge McCamment

Talmadge has been playing guitar since the early 1600's; in fact he is one of only two vampire guitarist in the Northwest region. He has studied under Such greats as Bach, Beethoven, and more recent- Joe Satriani and Slash!

Hanging humbly on his foyer wall (His crib as he calls it) is a painting that Picasso personally painted for him. A beautiful portrait of Talmadge weeping over His Blue Telecaster-not that he was sad, but that he knows he is just that good! Nothing left to say- only tears of wow-ness!

In the winter of 2013- "AMP" and Talmadge joined forces! One single note of his guitar playing sends the crowd into an orgasmic pipe dream that is unforgettable! Rumor has it when shredding in modal tonalities unicorns appear next to him causing the whole audience to actually levitate a half inch off the ground.

Talmadge McCamment

Talmadge has been in many bands-(He even took the place of Ace Freely in the band Kiss while Ace was taking a much needed sailing trip-no one knew, they just thought Ace was having a great month).

Although he doesn't talk much of past groups, he was quoted in Rolling Stone Feb 2013 issue, " When I was asked to hook up with these cats from AMP I knew from the get-go a musical revolution was going to take place, possibly world peace"

If you are looking for the whole package-say no more-just say TALMADGE!

Project Players

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Angela Marie LOVES her bandmates!

​This all-original band began playing the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene music scene some three years ago as a "project," which featured Angela Marie and a suite of musicians that came and went. In this time, AMP has polished and refined itself into its strongest line-up to date; and is hungry to take its act further than it ever has.
 

Her current band is SOLID and sustainable.  Solid in musicianship and solid in friendship, a pairing Angela Marie treasures.

Playing solo is cool and AM is glad to do it…..but it is most fun playing with others. AM's favorite part of creating music is the experience of seeing what others bring to her songs. Further creating through collaboration.  What Kat, Talmadge, and Kasper bring to the music is beyond what Angela Marie has dreamed.  Spicy!  Smooth!  Hot!  Cool!  Inspiring.!! The whole band digs the entire process together from rehearsals to emails between to the ultimate stage time.  Infinite gratitude to my bandmates! 

There is the initial solo cathartic writing experience of pen to paper, favorite coffee cup within reach, playing with lake in view, and being overcome with some spirit moving through with lyrics and melody. Everytime ……wondering if it is the last time. Hoping the song writer spirit will maintain regular visits.

The songs somehow come. The courage to reveal them to other musicians emerges. The greatest honor being the desire by other musicians to add their spices, their flavor to AM's simple recipe. Some make it 5*star some make it 2*star. Different tastes for different times. AM has huge healthy Midwest appetite. Bring it all on!!! That's how Angela Marie Band turned into Angela Marie Project.

What a delight to introduce you to these key players for all occasions.

The thrill of all thrills, the kick of all kicks, the touch of all touches is to have people eating and drinking the music and actually liking it!!!! Some come back for seconds!!! That is the coolest.

The inspirations. The songwriting spirits. The musicians. The audience. The listener.





***Angela Marie commands the stage, armed with an arsenal of songs that could only come from her. Songs of longing and love. Travel and discovery. Home and contentment. Drawing from her Midwest roots singing in bands since she was 13, she is a force to be reckoned with on the stage. Her smoking vocals and driving acoustic guitar create a charged energy that's contagious to her bandmates and the audience alike. Angela Marie will pull weeds; but she'd rather pull off a performance that gets the crowd on its feet...dancing, smiling, and singing away its troubles for a while. Come to any live AMP show or listen to one of their albums and that's what you're guaranteed to experience. 


***Angela Marie's powerful lyrics and catchy melodies are further enhanced by her bandmates. Jonathan "Kasper" Tuckness is a wizard on the drum kit...a prince of the percussion. Listen to his flawless groove and his creative fills and you'll soon see that it truly is royalty. Talmadge McCamment's "know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em" lead guitar style is as tasty as it gets. His smooth yet punchy electric riffs will hook you in and leave you craving more. And Kat Hall covers the extremes by alternating between a bass that anchors the music and a flute that dances on top of it. Her harmonies blend as one with Angela Marie's lead vocals like a marriage made in musical heaven. It is clear at every moment that AMP does what it does for the love of the music. 


**Audiences often refer to Angela Marie's energy as relentless, infectious, and athletic. This strong vitality shines through on the stage and in her recordings. 


**Angela Marie's debut album, "Seriously Lighthearted," is emotionally vulnerable and compelling. This first album is more contemplative than her sophomore album, "AMP," which brings out her rock roots and love for potent lead guitar. Both albums feature sharp lyrics about universal truths and joys in simple pleasures. It is music that diverse audiences can relate to and enjoy hearing again and again. Simple, yet powerful. 


**Angela Marie treasures her bandmates. They add their spices to Angela Marie's recipe, making the music savory. The whole truly is greater than the sum of its parts.

**AMP is well-known for giving their music and time to fundraisers. The list includes local animal rescues, environmental organizations, human rights groups, cancer research, music education for local kids, and education for girls in Nepal. You may also have seen them on the KHQ Morning program, heard them on local radio stations KPND, KYRS and KCDA, or watched them live at a number of festivals including Artfest, Hot Summer Nights at Arbor Crest, EWU, Pride Fest, Spokane Earth Day, Main Street Fair, Browne's Addition Summer Concert Series, Bloomsday, CdA Cellars Summer Concert Series, Grant Park Concerts, and a host of other festivals. 


Need to forget about life and escape from reality for a while? Come see AMP perform live or listen to one of their albums. It's guaranteed to be an upper...with no adverse side effects. 

The Angela Marie Project