Archives for: August 2009

Musicrow.com Laura Bryna made her L.A. debut Aug. 11 at the House of Blues on Sunset Strip. She performed songs from her debut CD, Trying to be Me, as well as some new material destined for a follow up CD in 2010. The concert event also featured tributes to a number of special American ‘Hometown Heroes,’ including Women of the Air National Guard and five everyday unsung heroes flown to L.A. as part of a national search contest sponsored by Bryna, Southern Beauty magazine, JOICO, It’s A Glam Thing and the Andaz Hotel.

ARLINGTON, Va. (8/11/09) – It may have taken place at the “House of Blues” in Los Angeles, but no one was feeling down last night as five Air National Guard women were honored for their service.
The women were recognized as “unsung hometown heroes” as part of a “America’s Search for Hometown Heroes” program, according to a online blog post by Air Guard recruiting spokesperson and country musician Laura Bryna.
Bryna performed the song “Hometown Heroes” at the private event and co-sponsored the event as a salute to the women along with Southern Beauty Magazine.
The honorees attending the show were: Maj. Becky Roman-Amabor from Ohio; Capt. Terri Prosperie from Georgia; Tech. Sgt. Martha Roman from Georgia; Staff Sgt. Nicolette Sebastian from Arizona; and Airman 1st Class Nicole Young from Arizona.
Bryna is part of a growing progression of spokespersons, programs and events used to market the Air Guard. Among others uses, outreach work assists in recruiting and retaining servicemembers, said officials.
Yesterday, the Air Guard released its recruiting and retention numbers for July. It reported 97 percent of its accessions, or 832 Airmen out of a goal of 855. Retention numbers were reported as within acceptable limits. The Army Guard reported 72 percent of its accessions, or 2,562 Soldiers out of a goal of 3,549. Both are expected to meet their end strength goals at the end of the fiscal year.

Los Angeles Debut Music Performance to Standing Room Only at the House of Blues
International recording artist Laura Bryna made her Los Angeles debut this week at the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip. The petite brunette with the powerhouse vocals had everyone on their feet as she rocked through a set of songs from her current CD as well as new material planned for a follow up album in 2010. Bryna took time to honor a group of 'Hometown Heroes' from both the Air National Guard and civilians who were chosen in a national search as people deserving of recognition for their commitment to community and country.
West Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) August 14, 2009 -- Monday night was anything but quiet at the famous House of Blues on the Sunset Strip as music recording artist Laura Bryna rocked a packed club in her Los Angeles debut.
Bryna performed songs from her debut CD, 'Trying to be Me', as well as new material destined for a follow up CD sometime in 2010. The mix of music brought together rock, pop, and country in a soulful mixture that allowed the Los Angeles-based Bryna to showcase her powerful range. Two of the songs featured a dancing duo as choreographed by the well known Eddie Garcia (has worked with the likes of Michael Jackson, Ja Rule, Sheryl Crow, Jane's Addiction, Paula Abdul, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Brandy and more).
An especially exciting announcement confirming Bryna's deal to have her CD distributed internationally through AGR Television Records and Universal Music Group International was made at the show. As part of the arrangement, Bryna will make appearances in various countries to promote the music beginning early next year.
The concert event also featured tributes to a number of special American 'Hometown Heroes' as well, including Women of the Air National Guard and five everyday unsung heroes flown to L.A. as part of a national search contest sponsored by Bryna, Southern Beauty magazine, JOICO, It's A Glam Thing and the Andaz Hotel. Some of the celebrities attending included soap stars Kate Linder, Patrika Darbo and Sean Kanan; and TV/Film actors Ben Feldman and Jonathan Sadowski.
In addition to a standing room, appreciative crowd who came for some great new music, the event took time to honor the five winners of the 'Hometown Heroes' search conducted this spring and summer. VH1 host BD Freeman opened the show and introduced National News Anchor / TV Host Suzanne Sena who acted as MC. Mayor Abbe Land of W. Hollywood and Mayoral Rep BJ Lemothe (City of Los Angeles) both made a few remarks and tributes to the heroes, the Air Guard women and Bryna. Lemothe read a letter to Bryna from Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, honoring the performer for her dedication to the armed forces and others in need.
Bryna, who gives countless hours of her time to supporting efforts of the Air Guard and the National Guard Youth Foundation as well as Make-A-Wish Foundation, was quite emotional in trying to describe her feelings for the hometown heroes in the audience. "I am so blessed to do what I love," said Bryna. "But without the sacrifices that these men and women make for their country, I wouldn't be able to do this. They are the true heroes - they help me to live my dream."
Laura Bryna is currently working on film and television opportunities as well as a brand new music project. Log on to www.laurabryna.com for more information.

Link: http://www.examiner.com/x-18818-LA-Celebrity-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Laura-Bryna-country-goddess-with-a-big-heart

Maja Gartmann
Petite with a powerhouse voice, Laura is taking over the world with charm, beauty and style. Her debut single's title is any “fashionista’s” nightmare “I don’t’ have a thing to wear”.

Two years later this girl from Mount Airy, Maryland transformed into a country-rock-style goddess. At her recent performance at the House of Blues she not only found things to wear, she rocked the house in the tightest pants imaginable, highest-heeled boots and a fitted corset jacket that puts every Victorian woman’s waist to shame. Her jewelry harkens back to the 80’s when Madonna was sporting various chains in various forms around her neck. What distinguishes Laura’s take on that look is that she replaced the crucifixes with a big sparkling heart.

There is way more to Laura than a big voice, style and beauty, this country girl is involved with numerous charities. Laura’s love affair with country rmusic started while listening to country radio during long drives to a Washington, D.C., hospital to visit her brother, who was in a six-month coma following a brain aneurysm.

During her visits to the hospital Laura encountered various volunteers and even celebrities visiting kids on behalf of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. It inspired her to become a tireless supporter of that foundation and an urge to support various charities and causes. “Trying to be Me”’, is a song dedicated to the heroics of men and women in the military service who sacrifice at home and overseas for their country. Her song “Make a whish” is dedicated to her love for the Make-a-whish foundation. Her latest single “Hometown Heroes” is dedicated to the Air Guard and the military, for which she’s also the national spokesperson.

This summer Laura launched “America’s Search for Hometown Heroes," where she was looking for everyday men and women giving back in big ways. Sharon Whitson, Cindy Simmons, Cathy Cloutier, Rebecca McCormick and Ron Regen all share one thing in common: they are the lucky five’ Hometown Heroes’ who were chosen and flown in to Los Angeles to be honored during a special concert event at the House of Blues. “It’s especially exciting to be honoring such a wonderful group of selfless, giving American heroes,” says Bryna of the contest winners. “They’re helping hundreds of people every day and doing it because they love to give back and feel it’s the right thing to do.” Laura is also doing the right thing every day and is a wonderful hero with a big heart.