Biographies:
| Red Ambition has become one of the area’s premiere choices for entertainment. The collective energy, talent, and dedication of its five artists electrifies NWA audiences and always leaves them wanting more. |
Founder, lead vocalist, and keyboard player, Anissa has extensive
professional music experience that includes touring both the US and
Europe in jazz, rock, and pop style groups. She can stir you with soft
and sweet ballads, or just as readily “move the walls” as she belts out a
rock classic. A native of the Dallas area, she has performed in several
highly acclaimed local bands. After moving to Bentonville, AR, she
established Red Ambition to provide NWA with the kind of exceptional
entertainment she was used to in the big city.
professional music experience that includes touring both the US and
Europe in jazz, rock, and pop style groups. She can stir you with soft
and sweet ballads, or just as readily “move the walls” as she belts out a
rock classic. A native of the Dallas area, she has performed in several
highly acclaimed local bands. After moving to Bentonville, AR, she
established Red Ambition to provide NWA with the kind of exceptional
entertainment she was used to in the big city.
Our Players:
Tamara is the second lead vocalist. Originally from Vancouver, Canada,
she has performed as a singer, dancer, and actress for over 20 years both
in Canada and the US. Besides having a powerhouse voice that can sing
virtually every style of music, her natural stage presence and love of
interacting with audiences make her a perfect fit in Red Ambition. A fan
recently commented about the singers as a pair, “Those girls can sing
harmonies in a way that I haven’t heard since I saw Heart back in 1978.”
she has performed as a singer, dancer, and actress for over 20 years both
in Canada and the US. Besides having a powerhouse voice that can sing
virtually every style of music, her natural stage presence and love of
interacting with audiences make her a perfect fit in Red Ambition. A fan
recently commented about the singers as a pair, “Those girls can sing
harmonies in a way that I haven’t heard since I saw Heart back in 1978.”
About the Band
| Red Ambition Band |
Gary is a talented singer/songwriter/guitar player with roots in Georgia
blues, soul, southern rock, and country. In his career, he has performed
throughout the United States, opening shows for headliners such as
Kansas, Jimmy Buffett, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Seger, Marshal Tucker Band,
and many others. Gary is versatile in all genres of music on guitar and also
contributes lead and backup vocals.
blues, soul, southern rock, and country. In his career, he has performed
throughout the United States, opening shows for headliners such as
Kansas, Jimmy Buffett, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Seger, Marshal Tucker Band,
and many others. Gary is versatile in all genres of music on guitar and also
contributes lead and backup vocals.
Hailing from Wichita, KS, Red Ambition’s bass player, Clay, began
playing upright jazz and classical bass at 9 years of age, and added bass
guitar at 13. Clay has pursued a career in music his entire adult life and is
a veteran of over 30 successful bands. Also a vocalist and songwriter, he
has participated in over a dozen CD projects ranging from original acoustic
rock, blues & funk to contemporary and traditional jazz and gospel
recordings, but his heart still lies in R&B, jazz, and funk. He is regarded
as one of the top bass players in the region.
playing upright jazz and classical bass at 9 years of age, and added bass
guitar at 13. Clay has pursued a career in music his entire adult life and is
a veteran of over 30 successful bands. Also a vocalist and songwriter, he
has participated in over a dozen CD projects ranging from original acoustic
rock, blues & funk to contemporary and traditional jazz and gospel
recordings, but his heart still lies in R&B, jazz, and funk. He is regarded
as one of the top bass players in the region.
Rounding out the group is seasoned drummer Doug, who brings 26 years of
local and touring experience to the mix. He has opened for Hootie and the
Blowfish and played at major venues in NYC, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and
Nashville. Winner of top honors at the NY State drumming competition,
Doug has played in marching bands, jazz groups, rock bands, and for
several Broadway professionals. This array of experience makes him the
ideal compliment to the challenging variety of music that Red Ambition
delivers.
local and touring experience to the mix. He has opened for Hootie and the
Blowfish and played at major venues in NYC, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and
Nashville. Winner of top honors at the NY State drumming competition,
Doug has played in marching bands, jazz groups, rock bands, and for
several Broadway professionals. This array of experience makes him the
ideal compliment to the challenging variety of music that Red Ambition
delivers.
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upcoming shows
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Last, and certainly not least, is our on-site sound and light
engineer, Dwight. He has mastered the intricacies of the band’s
modern sound & light system, and his skills enable the players
to look and sound as they should each and every time they hit
the stage.
engineer, Dwight. He has mastered the intricacies of the band’s
modern sound & light system, and his skills enable the players
to look and sound as they should each and every time they hit
the stage.
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upcoming shows
| Eureka Springs, AR |
| March 31st @ Jack's Center Stage |
| Fayetteville, AR |
upcoming shows
| Eureka Springs, AR |
| March 30th @ Jack's Center Stage |
| March 23rd @ George's Majestic Lounge for Happy Hour |
upcoming shows