Jerry Goodman (electric violin) Mike Patton (vocals) Scott Anderson (violão) Ben Lewis (piano) Carmine Rojas (bass) Enzo Todesco (drums) Tal Bergman (percussion) Bob Lizik(bass) Katia Moraes (vocals) Rupert Hine (synth) Tony Shogren (drums/percussion) Julie Koidin (flute) Sarah O’Brien(cello) Felipe Fraga (percussion) Jose Prieto (flamenco guitar) Liquid Delvin Deluxe (rap) DJ Bob Necksnapp (scratch)
On her third day in Los Angeles, Carla crashed Madonna’s invite-only audition. Thinking that LA must be like this all the time, she never went back to Chicago. Within three months she was touring as a backup singer with British one-hit-wonder Curiosity Killed the Cat and then with REO Speedwagon and Sergio Mendez. The short-lived Sergio Mendez gig brought it all home for Carla, a native of São Paulo, Brazil, and she spent the next two years singing Brazilian music around Los Angeles. Carla also contributed her voice to films, television, commercials, and an occasional album like Gino Vannelli’s Inconsolable Man and Jon Anderson’s Deseo. Then Billy Idol whisked her away for the year-long, Grammy nominated, full-blown chaos that was the Charmed Life Tour.
After Charmed Life, Carla joined Christopher Cross’s band and continued to sing on commercials and film. She appeared in an episode of 7th Heaven as Joy Enriquez’s backup singer, in a Mariah Carey music video, and on Jay Leno's Tonight Show backing up soul legend Solomon Burke . Equally at home in the Latin world, Carla sang backups for Mexico’s Christian Castro and recorded with Javier Iglesias and Brazil’s Marcelo Augusto. She also joined a team of top session singers who recorded regularly for Disney in Spanish.
When Carla turned the focus on her own music, she released two consecutive, critically acclaimed CDs that blend Brazilian and American pop. Her 2007 full length CD “Quero Saber” garnered critical acclaim from respected magazines like URB and Global Rhythm as well as a full page write-up in the prevalent Latin newspaper, La Opinión.
While recording her first CD, Carla traveled with Gary Sinise’s band and sang on Robert Towne’s film Ask The Dusk with Salma Hayak and Collin Ferrell. She also took a teaching gig at Flea’s (Red Hot Chili Peppers) Silverlake Conservatory of Music.
While recording Quero Saber, Carla reunited with longtime friend Mike Patton (Faith No More, Peeping Tom) to collaborate on a hauntingly beautiful recording and live video of John Lennon’s “Julia.” Pioneer electric violinist Jerry Goodman (Mahavishnu Orchestra, The Flock) also appears on the title track.
Carla currently fronts the band Electrotropic-Brasil whose debut performance included the legendary team of Airto Moreira and Flora Purim. By chance, several reviews of Quero Saber compare Carla to vintage Flora.
Oi Carla, Muito bom o seu trabalho. Fiquei muito feliz por me adicionar e conhecer a minha música. Estou chegando aos poucos... Voce toca muito bem violão. Os gringos devem adorar a sua levada. Parabéns e abraços do Brazil Beijos Flávio
OUR PLEASURE! was wonderful to finally meet you. when the girls wanted to leave you were on the stage so i didnt get a chance to say bye. i will be here with Enio until the 17th though:)
Carla, Obrigada por me convidar. Não posso ir nessa quinta, mas vou da proxima vez. Bacana o teu projeto! Desejo que cresça e se multiplique. Um beijo Ana Gazzola
olá, carla grato pelo convite! muito bom conhecer seu trabalho, que belas canções! e que especial a participação do mike patton, um artista cujo trabalho muito admiro. se puder, ouça outro trabalho meu: www. myspace. com/oquartodascinzas espero que a agrade carlos
Hey Carla, Shawn & Kevin from LA's Rock Cover Band Forever Vinyl wants to invite you down to our Open-Mike Nights. We will be hosting Open-Mike the next 2 Wednesdays (tonight) @ Venice Bistro in Venice (5:30-10pm). Right on the boardwalk with tons of foot traffic!. We will also be hosting one every Tues (except May 13) at a great venue, Aura Rest. & Nightclub in Studio City (8-11pm). Also we have Open Mike on Thursday May 8 @ It’s A Grind Coffee House in Santa Clarita. We will provide PA, acoustic guitars, acoustic bass, electric piano, and percussion. Just come on down, sign-in and you'll get to play (atleast) 2-3 songs (original or covers) or 5-10 minutes for comedians. This is a great opportunity to play your music, promote shows, sell cds, and network with many other musicians. Spread the word and let me know if you're interested and I'll get you the addresses. Thanks Shawn ~ Forever Vinyl
