More info about Alexa Ray Joel
Alexa Ray Joel (born December 29, 1985) is an American singer, writer and pianist.
She is the daughter of popular pianist, singer, and songwriter Billy Joel and his second wife, supermodel Christie Brinkley. [1] Her middle name Ray was an honor Billy did to musician Ray Charles. [3]
Alexa Ray Joel began writing songs at a very early age. Growing up in a musical household, she developed a gift for singing and songwriting and was always encouraged by her mother Christie Brinkley [4]. Her deep love of music stems from as early as the tender age of two, when her father would sing and play nursery rhymes for her on the piano. Like her father, she pursued classical piano training for quite a few years before developing a knack for songwriting. She would soon find that her skills in classical piano provided a solid foundation for her songwriting.
At 17, she attended the Berklee College of Music's Five Week Music-Fest, where she honed her skills as a performer. She attended New York University's (NYU) Musical Theatre Program her freshman year, but by the summer started to pursue a career as a singer/songwriter.
By that fall, Alexa performed her first show at Maxwell's in Hoboken, New Jersey, followed by other gigs in the New York City area. She has most recently been performing at colleges and venues around the Northeast United States, and finished up a nationwide Hard Rock Cafe Tour in May 2006.
After playing nearly 100 shows since leaving NYU’s Musical theatre program, Alexa put out her first musical creation in August 2006--a six song EP called Sketches. [5] This EP not only included her original songs with piano accompaniment but some original artwork as well. The EP is available through Target and iTunes.
Alexa is the very first independent artist to ever have exclusive rights through Target to distribute an EP.
In her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Alexa stated that the ballad "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)," found on her father Billy Joel's album River of Dreams, was written for her, and is her favorite song of his.[citation needed]. The song "The Downeaster Alexa," on Billy Joel's Storm Front album, shares her name. Alexa wrote the song “Now It's Gone” about her mom’s split from Peter Cook after the allegations of his infidelity.
According to her MySpace page, Alexa used to describe her musical style as pop/soul/blues. However, that is not completely accurate anymore since she has since written songs that have fallen into the category of jazz and funk—she has even written one country song.
She is only 4 years younger than stepmother Katie Lee Joel.
This article was originally based on this one from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexa_Ray_Joel.
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C: Is for the closing of clubs
2009-01-08 02:42:00 GMT
By the end of the month 20 Broadway shows will close ... of The Supremes, Sheryl Crow, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kid Rock, Vanessa Carlton and many more have performed here. Alexa Ray Joel made her Manhattan singing debut in front of her proud parents -- Billy Joel and Christie
http://xplorefacts.blogspot.com/2009/01/c-is-for-closing-of-clubs.html
The politics of autism atLourdes
2008-12-24 10:44:02 GMT
Our autism page is doing well.Check it out and spread the word as your Christmas present to those you do know to be affected by autism directly or indirectly.Prayer and autism go together.Those who would do away with prayer as something impolite among polite society socialites would also do away with autistic people as that which is offensive to
http://immaculataconceptio.wordpress.com/2008/12/24/politics-of-autism-lourdes/
Concerts and Events On Sale and Presale Today, Dec, 17 2008 (times in Eastern)
2008-12-17 03:31:00 GMT
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http://freeonsalelist.blogspot.com/2008/12/concerts-and-events-on-sale-and-presale_16.html
Info Film Mingguan (14 Desember2008)
2008-12-15 02:32:13 GMT
Exodiac NewsLetter Beberapa film yang direlease minggu ini di indonesia ( sampai dengan tanggal 14 Dec 2008 ) ... , Aimee Juliete, Ray Sahetapy, Leilas Ari Produksi : Lupus Entertainment kategori : Comedy
http://movietainment.wordpress.com/2008/12/15/info-film-mingguan-14-desember-2008/
Right Through the Heart of Me
2008-11-21 20:00:00 GMT
Yesterday afternoon, I picked up Jill and Krista and we road tripped it down to Mohegan Sun. Did we spend a dime gambling? No ... . We drove down to see Alexa Ray Joel in concert. Almost two years ago, I saw her CD at Target. I admit that I picked it up initially because I'm a huge fan of Billy Joel, but I did a little recon online
http://megbelanger.blogspot.com/2008/11/right-through-heart-of-me.html
Art Is Why I Get Up In the Morning
2008-11-17 20:18:00 GMT
In addition to the shoots and the editing recently, I've also been attending concerts ... , Smashing Pumpkins, and Ani Difranco. On the schedule for the upcoming weeks is Ernie Halter, Alexa Ray Joel, and everyone's favorite Christmas show, Harry Connick, Jr.! What a great way to end 2008! I'm
http://megbelanger.blogspot.com/2008/11/art-is-why-i-get-up-in-morning.html
Billy Joel Proud of Alexa Ray
2008-11-01 21:57:49 GMT
Billy Joel, Alexa Ray, and Katie Lee Billy Joel wrote “Lullaby” more than a decade ago for his daughter Alexa Ray ... . Image source: Newscom Tags: Alexa Ray Joel, Billy Joel, Lullaby Share This ... be there.’” Now 22-year-old Alexa Ray is all grown up, Billy says he couldn’t be more pleased
http://www.celebtots.com/2008/11/01/billy-joel-proud-of-alexa-ray/
Billy Joel 'Very, Very' Proud of Daughter
2008-10-31 17:00:37 GMT
Kevin Mazur/WireImage Many fans -- and parents, in particular -- have a particular attachment to Billy Joel's hit song "Lullaby." Although he wrote it for his daughter Alexa Ray, 22, more than a decade ago it still packs ... is understandably pleased. He tells the Journal Gazettethat he sees Alexa on stage and he thinks
http://www.celebrity-babies.com/2008/10/billy-joel-jour.html
Billy Joel - Alexa Ray Joel Wants To Wed - Despite Her Mothers Advice
2008-10-29 22:07:46 GMT
BILLY JOEL and CHRISTIE BRINKLEY's musician daughter ALEXA is desperately looking for love - but her four-times divorced mother is begging her to stay single. Brinkley ...
http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf/article/alexa%20ray%20joel%20wants%20to%20wed%20-%20despite%20her%20mothers%20advice_1085045
Billy Joel Hams It Up at the National Press Club
2008-10-27 19:08:00 GMT
st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } Billy Joel, October 23, National Press Club, WashingtonDCThis event was for Press Club members only and their guests. I wholeheartedly thank my good friend Francie for taking me as one of her guests. st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } Singer-songwriter extraordinaire Billy Joel was supposed to give a talk
http://clubd.blogspot.com/2008/10/billy-joel-hams-it-up-at-national-press.html
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