Brenda McDonaldVital Stats
Age: I remember the date but not the year!
Instruments: Keyboard, key bass, vocals.
Band: With my husband, Randy, we have a duo called Memphis & Me!!
Day job: I am a certified senior tax preparer at H&R Block in Daytona Beach. I'm also a certified group fitness instructor at the Ormond Beach YMCA.
Hometown: Logan, W. Va.
Current residence: Ormond Beach.
Type of music you perform: Randy and I do a big variety of the most requested songs covering the last 30 years, from pop to rock to country.
Repertoire sampler: "The Way You Love Me" (Faith Hill), "Believe" (Cher), "Pink Cadillac" (Bruce Springsteen), "Redneck Woman" (Gretchen Wilson), "Turn the Beat Around" (Gloria Estefan), "Give Me One Reason" (Tracy Chapman), "Black Horse & the Cherry Tree" (K.T. Tunstall), "Erase My Face" (original), "Daytona USA" (original). Randy and I are both published BMI songwriters.
Upcoming area gigs: 5-9 p.m. April 17 and May 22, River Grille, 950 N. U.S. 1,Ormond Beach. Information: 386-615-2004.
Taking Notes
Who or what inspired you to take up music?
My mom, Mildred (known as Millie), would play her guitar and sing to us kids back home in West Virginia. Great memories! Then my talented husband, Randy, taught me from scratch how to play the keys and bass. Wow! Not an easy task. He is my inspiration!
What was the most unusual or memorable gig you've ever played?
We played on a cattle ranch in a barn in the middle of January. It was so cold I had to wear gloves while playing the keys. Why? Paid well.
What musician/celebrity/historical person would you most like to have dinner with?
Lucille Ball. Just to thank her for her wonderful contribution to the world. I love Lucy!
What was the last book you read?
"The Lovely Bones" by Alice Sebold. I also like to read American Fitness journals.
What CD/tape/music is in your car/home stereo/iPod right now?
INXS, "Switch." Whatever the mood I happen to be in, that will be my choice. I love all types of music.
What is your favorite movie?
Tom Hanks, "Forrest Gump."
What was the best concert you ever attended?
The Paul McCartney and Wings World Tour, which promoted Friends of the Earth, April 12, 1990, Tampa Stadium, and McCartney and Wings New World Tour, May 9, 1993, Citrus Bowl, Orlando. Both awesome!
"If I didn't play music, I would ... ":
Have more time to spend with the family.
"I'd sell my soul for ...":
Not for sale.
Who or what inspired you to take up music?
My mom, Mildred (known as Millie), would play her guitar and sing to us kids back home in West Virginia. Great memories! Then my talented husband, Randy, taught me from scratch how to play the keys and bass. Wow! Not an easy task. He is my inspiration!
What was the most unusual or memorable gig you've ever played?
We played on a cattle ranch in a barn in the middle of January. It was so cold I had to wear gloves while playing the keys. Why? Paid well.
What musician/celebrity/historical person would you most like to have dinner with?
Lucille Ball. Just to thank her for her wonderful contribution to the world. I love Lucy!
What was the last book you read?
"The Lovely Bones" by Alice Sebold. I also like to read American Fitness journals.
What CD/tape/music is in your car/home stereo/iPod right now?
INXS, "Switch." Whatever the mood I happen to be in, that will be my choice. I love all types of music.
What is your favorite movie?
Tom Hanks, "Forrest Gump."
What was the best concert you ever attended?
The Paul McCartney and Wings World Tour, which promoted Friends of the Earth, April 12, 1990, Tampa Stadium, and McCartney and Wings New World Tour, May 9, 1993, Citrus Bowl, Orlando. Both awesome!
"If I didn't play music, I would ... ":
Have more time to spend with the family.
"I'd sell my soul for ...":
Not for sale.
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