KAY LINNEA

If you are looking for the electrifying sounds of Chaka Khan, the sultry soul sounds of Gladys Knight, the heart wrenching country sounds of Patsy Cline, the smooth jazzy sounds of Nancy Wilson, the dancing beats and sounds of Gloria Gaynor and Donna Summer, or the up beat and hard rocking sounds of Tina Turner, then you want the versatile sounds of “Kay Linnea.”

Kay Linnea, is the former lead singer and original member of the high energy “Total Package Band.” During her eight years with the band, she and the band opened up for such major acts as: The Gap Band, William Bell, Latimore, Tyrone Davis, Bobby “Blue” Bland, Trudy Lynn and many others. She is no stranger to the big stage and large audiences. She has dazzled crowds of over 60,000 people at “Centennial Park” during the 1996 Olympics held in Atlanta, Georgia. She has also given electrifying performances at the 1997 Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon, Georgia, and recently at the September, 2000 “Narni Black Music Festival” in Narni, Italy with William Bell headlining.

Over the years, Kay has refined her vocal skills while performing with the South Carolina State University Jazz Ensemble. She began singing professionally when national jazz recording artist, Ojeda Penn discovered her sultry vocals combined with an unmistakable smooth delivery. She has also worked with Jason Bryant, co-founder of Atlanta’s own S.O.S. Band. Therefore, she is no stranger to high-energy material.

Kay, now out on her own, brings all of the versatility of jazz, pop, rock, country and R&B. She will keep your party going all night long. If you want good live music, and one of the hardest working women in show business today, Kay Linnea is your lady.