Page 24 July 2011 Arcadia singer-songwriter started young on guitar Anamieke Quinn By Catherine Crook When Anamieke Quinn’s father gave his little girl a guitar, he handed her a gift that would shape the rest of her life. She wrote her fi rst song when she was 12. An Arcadia native, Quinn attended Ingleside Elementary, where one of her teachers changed her life forever. “I was about 11-years-old and our strings teacher had us playing at blue grass festivals in Payson and Wickenburg. We all wanted to play classical music since it was what we were used to,” Quinn said. “Instead, she had us wear out fi ts that looked like Colonel Sanders and play folksy music, which at the time I didn’t want to do.” Quinn said that although she hated it at fi rst, “I look back on that as being something that made me interested in the type of music I play now. “If it weren’t for that, I would be in a completely different place today.” After high school she attended Phoenix College for two years before transferring to USC, where she earned a degree in Music Industry. Following college, she spent three years with Capitol Records before returning to Arcadia to continue her life as a songwriter, singer and entrepreneur. Today, Quinn sings and plays upright bass in the Sara McAllister Band. She also performs solo gigs around town. “I am very hands on, I write all of my own songs … my songwriting process has changed quite a bit over the years,” Quinn said. “I used to hear the words fi rst. Now I play and the words come to me. “It happens very naturally.” Her newest development is the creation of her new band, Treasurefruit. Continued on page 28 602-954-7072 3546 E. Hazelwood Phoenix Az 85018-3436 Repairs Bathroom and Kitchen Remodels New Construction Water, Sewer, and Gas Piping Specializing in Residential & Commercial Our Family Serving Yours CAMELBACK P L U M B I N G Inc. Trusted for Over 25 Years Third Generation Master Plumber Call For A Free Estimate Camelbackplumber@AOL.com Licensed, Bonded & Insured C-37R & L-37 Is delighted to announce that JOHN BADALAMENTI, M.D. PAIN SPECIALIST has joined the practice E SPECIALISTS, LTD. SPECIALISTS, LTD. FAMILY PRACTICE SPECIALISTS, LTD. FAMILY PRACTICE Established 1969 • Celebrating 42 years of care 4350 East Camelback Road • Ste F100 • Phoenix 602-955-8700 • F ps A Z . com Family Practice Specialists Our family car ing for yours KARIN O’CLAIR, D.O. CHARLES LEVISON, M.D. T.E. MCCAULEY, M.D. JOHN STATHAKIS, D.O., Certi ¿ ed Dermatologist MARVIN SCHNEIDER, M.D. MARK WYSE, M.D. IRA UNGAR, M.D. ALLAN GOLDMAN, D.O. KATE MONTGOMERY, FNP Award winning on-site clinical laboratory • X-ray facility, bone densitometry & physical therapy Excellent care offered for all ages • Same day appointments available • Accepting new patients Call or view our website for more information www.BodyBeautifulSpa.net 4449 N 24th Street • 602-522-9222 Expert Ladies Brazilian Wax $ 39 One of the best prices in town! Four Week Acne Treatment Package $ 320 A bargain compared to a dermatologist! BOTOX ® just $ 7.99/unit WOW! Outstanding Price! 3 Week hCG Diet $ 50 Off Lose 20 Pounds in 21 Days! Drops or Shots Laser Hair Removal $ 199 6 Treatment- Underarm, upper lip, or ladies chin S IZZLING J ULY S PECIALS Med Spa & Day Spa 5 5 5 5 5
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