Meet Emma Pfeiffer. She is a twelve-year old girl with a passion for singing. Emma has been singing since she was two years old. She has been studying voice seriously for six months with her teacher, Cassandra Vohs-Demann. Emma has a four-octave range and enjoys singing everything from country music to R&B. She has performed in many open mics, in Nashville Tennessee at the Silver Dollar Saloon and with the band Chasing Amy, in Genoa City, Wisconsin and Mexico. Emma has also done recording work with Roger Adler, of Adler Music. She regularly sings the Star Spangled Banner at Barrington High School sporting events.

Since the start of her solo career in the fall of 2011, Jennifer Ligaya has had the opportunity to co-write and record with many different artists, including Grammy Award winning producer Ricco Lumpkins. She is currently working on the completion of her debut album which is yet to be titled. “I’ve lived all over Chicago…that’s where I developed my roots. From the people I met, the sounds I heard, the food I’ve tasted, the communities of dancers, thespians, artists, poets, musicians, the community leaders, the activists, the ‘menaces to society’…I’ve been inspired by it all. I want to speak from the cultural dynamic that not only can separate, but can unify. Love, Money, Family…you name it. We call the experience, “Life.” That’s what I intend to capture with the music I create. Peace and blessings” – Jennifer Ligaya

Wendy George Valasso began in the entertainment world with TV, film,
theatre, and then radio. Music came with performing with the group
“Hi-Tec”and with their dance hit “Move Your Body” hitting the top ten
charts in Europe. She went on to join various local bands in Chicago
and signed with several Chicago based talent agencies. She was
featured in The American Cancer Society commercial, The Susan G. Komen
print ad and has a cameo role in Ron Howard’s “The Dilemma.” Wendy
continues being involved with charities such as The Ronald McDonald
House/Lurie Children’s Hospital and will be an emcee for the St.
Baldrick’s event in Schaumburg this spring. She is currently
performing/singing  in “Dinner With The Family,” a 1930’s-based
dinner/comedy in Lincoln Park. Check them out on Facebook for future
dates.

Dana Rose started singing at Old Town School of Folk performing with different bands. From Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago to Davenport’s performing cabaret and blues songs. Her favorite styles are blues, classic rock, pop and pop/country. Currently, her band, “Whiskey Road,” plays covers for classic 80’s rock and newer country rock performing at charities and clubs.

Wendy and Dana met several years ago though their mutual voice teacher
and friend, Linda Sams and the band, “The Chiclettes.” They have been
performing/singing together for years. Both have been on the CSN stage
before and tonight, they share the stage as a duo. Friends ‘til the
end!

Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, Lindsay moved to Los Angeles to attend and graduate from the Musician’s Institute of Hollywood. Upon graduation, she toured as a back-up singer in L.A. before joining “Dropzone International” and touring southeast Asia. Lindsay now lives in Chicago where she performs as a singer / song writer and a member of “Think Floyd” and “Reely Dan” cover bands.

“Singing for me has always been something I am extremely passionate about, but writing and being able to create something so personal, share a piece of yourself and have people connect with words and songs is what really inspires me.”

Max Deveau will be featured in our ARE YOU MAN ENOUGH? series.