About Violet
Violet is a multipotentialite.
Early life and career
Violet’s father was a musician and played regularly with his band. Having a recording studio in the basement of her home, the presence of music was an everyday norm. Violet had a love of music from a young age and took the stage with her father’s band for the first time at the age of five. Having a love of dance she often emulated the latest dance moves by picking them up from watching her favorite shows such as American Bandstand, Solid Gold and Soul Train. Anytime that a music awards show came on the television Violet was front and center to watch and learn. When it came to listening to the radio Violet tuned into Casey Kasem’s Top 40 Countdown. Listening to the radio Violet would sing along with her favorite female artists such as- Donna Summer, Pat Benatar, En Vogue, and Chaka Khan to name a few. Once MTV was introduced it became her go-to source for dance inspiration as well as music listening. Violet’s top 4 favorite artists are: Prince, Madonna, Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson.
Over the years she continued her love affair with music. She has experience as a lead singer and as a backup singer. Appearing onstage singing at popular Nashville nightspots. Violet honed her stage presence and emcee abilities as a Karaoke/DJ business owner by hosting private parties and corporate events. She has expanded her knowledge into various areas of the multimedia industry by pursuing degrees at her local college. She gained experience as an on air radio personality hosting her own radio show titled, “Aura Hour” on her college radio station playing funk, pop and r&b hits of today and yesterday. Violet has been a brand ambassador for several companies and was the face of Performance Cosmetics in Nashville, Tennessee. She appeared on CMT’s Ultimate Coyote Ugly Search. In 2009 she produced a calendar in which she played many roles such as the model, location scout, makeup, hair and wardrobe stylist. Her love of the beauty industry led her to acquire a Tennessee Cosmetology License. Violet is comfortable in front of the camera but also enjoys being behind the camera. She has received recognition for her photography work and her images have also been published. Her breadth of knowledge has been garnered from real life experience as well as from her college studies. As you can see from her list of experiences her talent has not gone unnoticed. Violet takes pride in being labeled a multipotentialite. Violet has an invitational attitude and she will always be a student of life. Searching and seeking to expand her life and experiences by creating things that speak to others in their theater of the mind.
People that I would love to collaborate / work with:
Prince - R.I.P PRN
Dave Hampton
Matt Forger
Pharrell
Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
Michael Bearden
Janet Jackson
Timbaland
Teddy Riley
Babyface
L.A. Reid
Tommy Sims
Shannon Sanders
Marc Broussard
Monty Byrom
Justin Timberlake
Missy Elliott
Education
Associate in Arts Degree
Audio Technology
Advanced Audio Technology
Dance
Humanities
Associate in Science Degree
Multimedia
Photography
Technical Theater
Licensed Tennessee Cosmetologist
Audio Experience
Vocalist- Demo work
Backup Vocalist- Marshall Law
DJ/Karaoke Host
Mt. San Jacinto College Radio Host for 1620 Eagle Radio Network - The Aura Hour
Live Sound at Harvest Festival for Morningstar Productions
City of San Jacinto July 4th parade- Singing/ National Anthem
Guest singer with the following bands/artists:
Country Sounds, Kenny Marquez, Mike Goodin Band and Rhonda & The Showdown Band, Whiskey Run
Dance Experience
Oct.23,1984 Danced with Patrick Swayze
Dec.18,1986 Extra In Nutcracker The Masi Ballet Company
1990-1993 Member Of Hemet High School Dance Squad
1993 Member Of Hemet High School Varsity Cheer
Dec.31,1990 Copper Bowl Halftime Show
Dec.30,1991 Holiday Bowl Halftime Show
Danced onstage with N'Sync at Adelphia Coliseum
Danced On Stage with Prince-
Oscar Party at Avalon
May 2016 Mt.San jacinto College -
Spring Dance Show
Danced onstage with Morris day & The Time
Danced onstage with Larry Graham
Dance Workshops
Marcea Lane- Dancer / Choreographer
Worked with artists such as Michael Jackson & Prince
Carlton Wilborn- Toured with Madonna On Blonde Ambition Tour And Also Appeared In "Truth Or Dare"
Commercials
DUI Commercial-Redcreek Productions
Performance Studios - Channel 2
Performance Studios -Channel 2
Music Videos
Mark Collie Rapid Roy
Clay Davidson I Can't Lie To Me "The Collective"
Mink
Alan Jackson It's Alright To Be A Redneck "The Collective"
Kiera Lee "Serenity" Video
T Money "So Sexy" Video
Chance "Cooter Huntin" Video
Brooks & Dunn "Concert Video"
Damien Horne "She Can Play"
Dierks Bentley "Sideways"
Online Commercial Representation
Performance Cosmetics
Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
Photography
Photography work published in the MSJC Publication of Flight 2012-2014 and 2016
Print
Alexanders Costumes
Violet Aura Calendar Pieces of Me
Runway
BridesEdge Bridal Show
Jacqueline's Bridal Formals
Television
CMT "Outlaws" Show
PBS Special Michael McDonald & Friends
CMT Flameworthy Awards
CMT Search For The Ultimate Coyote Ugly
GAC Ray Scott
CMT Top Twenty Countdown
Maxim Party
Jon Nicholson Dvd taping
GAC Valentine's Day Special W/Joe Nichols
CMT Crossroads Kelly Clarkson & Reba McEntire
CMT Karaoke Dokey
CMT Music Awards
GAC Trace Adkins Special
CMT Crossroads 38 Special & Trace Adkins
CMT Crossroads Taylor Swift & Def Leppard
VH1 Storytellers Kid Rock
CMT Giants Alan Jackson
Video Production
Mt. San Jacinto College Video Production Inland Treasures Episode 1-
Orange Empire Railway Museum- “For the Love of Trains”