Radical Classical is a
classical guitarist/vocalist who resides in the border towns of San Diego, CA
and Rosarito, Mexico. Keeping the foundation of traditional classical
techniques, Radical Classical contains heavy bass lines, speedy leads, and
multi-dimensional melodies accompanied by strong vocals and lyrics. With the
release of three albums entitled "Mosaic Jungle," "String Theory," and the
newest self-titled "Radical Classical," this young lady has been the guest
soloist for The Symphonic Symphony in Paris, France, has performed and
headlined at locations ranging from conservatories and arts theaters, to
conventional mainstream outlets and underground metal festivals both nationally
and internationally.
The music of Radical Classical has been featured in television shows,
independent films, magazines, radio stations, and quickly became the most
requested artist on PBS/OETA. She has also received awards and nominations from
the Nashville Songwriters Association International for Best Song in the state
of Oklahoma in 2002, The Association of Finger-Style Guitarists made her the
youngest guitarist to receive the award for a Lifetime Honoree Member/
Performer, the LA Music Awards for Best International Artist in 2008, an
Honorary Meastra Title (the most respectable title for a classical performer)
was given to her by the Conservatory of Puebla, Mexico after her performance,
and she has been placed on the Official Ballot for the National Academy of
Recording Arts and Sciences (the Grammy Awards) under the categories of "Best
Pop Vocal Performance" (2007&2008), "Best Pop Instrumental Album of the
Year"(2007&2008),"Best New Artist" (2007), “Best Pop Instrumental
Performance" (2008), and "Best Album of the Year" (2008).
Aside from concerts and making appearances as a key note speaker for schools,
juvenile halls and “Youth at Risk” programs, Radical Classical has been
privileged to perform the National Anthem across the United States for many
special events. This includes the Padres Baseball Team, the U.S. Olympic Swim
Team, the first baseball game for the Columbine High school after their
heartbreaking tragedy, The Blazers Hockey Team, and the Red Hawks Baseball
Team. She has also been part of promotional sporting events such as racing
professional NASCAR driver Joey Logano on a tractor in Texas and performing for
Olympic gold metal athletes at the U.S. Olympic Training Center; tying in the
culture of sports and music.
Radical Classical is a unique style that is bringing life back into sales of
classical guitars, and companies have solicited her assistance in sharing the
gift of their sweet sound to ever-growing audiences. She has been involved in
several productions of new Radical Classical guitars to revolutionize the
instrument and genre. Being a proud artist for Fender, she is graciously
endorsed by other world class companies such as La Bella Strings and
Strum-n-Comfort crossover picks.
For up to date news, her “Radical Classical” album was accepted on 88 of the
largest 200 college radio stations in the U.S. within the first week of her
official radio campaign. The same self titled album is now distributed by Mix N
Burn in selected F.Y.E and Borders bookstores.