Angelica

Angelica's Bio & Extended Profile
Angelica (Angela Johnson), from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a classical & contemporary pianist, singer,
songwriter, composer & producer, with 4 CD’s in the Pop & Classical music markets. Her extensive performing
and recording experience in multiple music styles includes: Pop, Classical, Rock, Jazz, Broadway, R & B,
Country & Current Top Hits. Angelica’s versatility as a musician has taken her entertaining on Cruise Ships,
Dinner Theaters, Hotels, Recording Studios, Telethons, Music Festivals, Bands, Orchestras, Solo
Performances in the Performing Arts & Appearances In Movies & Concerts. Angelica, was nominated for "The
Waterfront Awards 2018", celebrating the achievements of woman in the Greater Toronto Area, Sponsored by
“The Toronto Waterfront Magazine”.
Angelica engages a crowd in a “Piano Bar Sing-A-Long”. She has performed on board 14 Cruise Ships, for
Carnival, Disney & Holland America Cruise Lines around the world, full time since 1997. Cruise Ship Contract
Duration: 99.5 months (8.5 years – 80 ports of call, from 1997-1999 & 2007-2014) .
Angelica conducts “Open Request Nights”, “Fun Games” & “Instrumental Music”, with a repertoire of over
3000 songs. Her “Theme Nights” are: “Motown”, “Abba & Bee Gees”, “70’s & 80’s,”, “Elton John & Billy Joel”,
“Classical Showstoppers” & “90’s & 2000’s – Current Top Hits”. Angelica performed on board the following
Cruise Ships for Carnival, Disney & Holland America Cruise Lines:
Carnival Cruise Lines: M/S Carnival Jubilee (18 Month Contract), M/S Carnival Ecstasy (14 Month Contract),
M/S Carnival Triumph (6 Month Contract), M/S Carnival Victory (16 Month Contract), M/S Carnival Legend (6
Month Contract), M/S Carnival Fascination (6 Month Contract), M/S Carnival Fantasy (6 Month Contract), M/S
Carnival Inspiration (6 Month Contract), M/S Carnival Imagination (5 Month Contract), M/S Carnival Paradise
(6 Month Contract), M/S Carnival Victory (6 Month Contract), M/S Carnival Legend (1 Week Contract), Disney
Cruise Lines: M/S Disney Magic (3 Month Contract), Holland America Cruise Lines: M/S Holland
America Amsterdam (6 Week Contract).
Angelica was awarded, "The Best In Cruising Awards For 1998, Best Bars (Piano Bar), Best Entertainment, by
America Online "Cruise Critic", on board the M/S Jubilee. Angelica was awarded the employee of the month
three times on board Carnival Cruise Lines Ships in 2008, 2009, and 2012. A few Cruise Ship Highlights
include performances with Production singers, Penny Gold and Jason French, "The Atlantis Orchestra, and
Billy Armstrong, Country Music’s #1 Fiddler for 13 consecutive years, and The Ecstasy Orchestra and Motown
Fly-On Artist, Jerome Dabney, Music Industry Cruises, Black Music Week Cruises, RSVP Cruise, Irish Festival
Cruise, Religious Cruise With Randy Travis, & Singles Cruises. Angelica is enjoying an ever-increasing profile
as one of Canada's finest performing and recording artists.
Angelica's Original Music - 4 CD's
Angelica's original music consists of original pop melodies in her vocals, accompanied by a strong classical
piano arrangement, and a rich blend of orchestral, rhythmic and electronic dance music. The lyric content
uses visual animation, songs of dancing, fun, love, and adventure. Her Cd's Released are based on a story
and screenplay she wrote called "World Of Dreams", the title and theme of the CD's.
1. Dreamland Awakening, 2. Magic's Mystery, 3. Trilogy, 4. World Of Dreams Thirty Piano Pieces.
Available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon & Google Play, including 150 stores
worldwide! http://www.angelicasmusic.com http://www.angelasmusic.com
Angelica (Angela Johnson) - Extended Profile
Angelica (Angela Johnson) has entertained a wide variety of audiences as a solo artist since 1983. A dynamic
performer - at the age of five, Angelica began her career singing and playing in Orchestras, Bands, Theatrical
Productions, Recording Studios, Vocal Groups & Telethons. Angelica's music combines a rich blend of
original compositions and popular songs, complimented by her own arrangements, which reflect the diversity
of her musical background. Her versatility covers several styles, including Pop, Classical, Rock, Jazz,
Broadway, R & B, Country & Current Top Hits.
Television, Movies, Music Videos & Theatrical Productions
Angelica appeared on Television, Movies, Music Videos & Theatrical Productions, in several showcasing
performances: The Sound Of Christmas (Hallmark Movie-2017, Directed by Harvey Crossland), The Messiah
(1991, “Arts Centre Theatre”, Red Deer, Alberta), Porgy And Bess (1985, MusiCamrose, Alberta), Jazz
Night, San Francisco World Shriners Parade (1984), A Night Of Performance, Joseph's Amazing Technicolor
Dream Coat, Venteniendo (2009), A Beachcombers Christmas (2004), Directed by Anne Wheeler. Carnival
Cruise Lines Welcome Aboard Shows (1997-1999 & 2007-2014), Elves Club Telethons (2003-2006, Directed by
Steve Sleep). Marriott Hotels Commercial (2000), “Your Baby’s Movin’ Out” (Country Music Video –Brenda
Dunphy O’Keefe”- 1994, Directed by Harvey Popovich), Turaab Khan, Music Video (2017).
Recording Studio Sessions
Angelica was a "Juror", for FACTOR "The Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent On Record", for 3.5 years,
from 1993-1997, for "The Alberta Recording Industries Association, Edmonton, Alberta". Through 1993-1997,
Angelica performed studio session work for Alberta's, First Double-Double Platinum Studio;
Damon/Soundtrek Studios, winning "The 1995/96, 10TH and 11TH Annual Alberta Recording Industries
Association Craft Awards" & "Studio Of The Year". Angelica Co-Produced, Co-Arranged & Programmed "The
1994 Alberta Winter Games Theme Song, "Where The Spirit Soars", with Garry McDonall, President of
Damon/Soundtrek Studios, Edmonton, Alberta. Angelica performed on Radio Commercials: Pizza 73, Western
Pontiac Buick & Visual Impact Systems, USA/Canada. Angelica’s Session Work Includes: Brenda DunphyOKeefe,
"Diamond In The Rough", CD, including her music video, "Your Baby's Movin' Out", Amber Dawn
Fleury, "Ain't No Cure For Love", CD, The Single, "I'll Wait For You", was nominated for "Single Of The Year",
and SOCAN Song Of The Year, in"The 1995, 11TH Annual Alberta Recording Industries Association Awards".
The Softones, "Dreams Come True" CD, which won a Gold Record in 1996. Angelica’s CD’s: “Piano Stylings”
(1993) & “Magic Of The Masters” (1995), “World Of Dreams” (2005), “Dreamland Awakening” (2015), “Magic’s
Mystery” (2015), “Trilogy” (2015), “World Of Dreams Thirty Piano Pieces” (2015). Angelica was one of six
vocalists performing on Canada's 150th Birthday Song "Jump And Celebrate" by Robin Barker in 2017,
including recording additional production tracks.
Festivals
Angelica, was nominated for "The Waterfront Awards 2018", celebrating the achievements of woman in the
Greater Toronto Area, Sponsored by The Toronto Waterfront Magazine. Angelica received awards for piano,
voice and clarinet in the 1982, 83 and 84 Kawanis Music Festivals, highlighted by a vocal scholarship in 1985,
to Music-Camrose, and in 1990 auditioning for the Master Class with Paul Baduraskoda. In 2003 Angelica
received a Top Honor Award for her original composition "Fairy Tale", in The Sunshine Coast Music Festival.
Her composition was also featured as the Opening Number for the Canadian Stage Play, "Dark Deeds In
Whitehorse". Angelica performed as a soloist and in "The Creek Big Band" at "The Gibson's Jazz Festival's
from 2004 to 2006". She performed as a soloist at "Music In The Landing from 2003 to 2005" & "Canada Day
Celebrations 2004". Angelica performed at "SOPA, Showcase Of The Performing Arts, from 2003 to 2006. She
was Co-Piano Chair & Chair for The Electronic Music category for "The Sunshine Coast Festival Of The
Performing Arts".
Entertaining On Cruise Ships
Angelica has entertained as a "Piano Bar Entertainer", on the following 14 Cruise Ships For 99.5 Months (8.5
Years), from 1997-1999 & 2007-2014. She travelled to 80 ports of call, on board Carnival, Disney & Holland
America Cruise Lines. Cruise Ship Contracts:
Carnival Cruise Lines: M/S Carnival Jubilee (18 Month Contract), M/S Carnival Ecstasy (14 Month Contract),
M/S Carnival Triumph (6 Month Contract), M/S Carnival Victory (16 Month Contract), M/S Carnival Legend (6
Month Contract), M/S Carnival Fascination (6 Month Contract), M/S Carnival Fantasy (6 Month Contract), M/S
Carnival Inspiration (6 Month Contract), M/S Carnival Imagination (5 Month Contract), M/S Carnival Paradise
(6 Month Contract), M/S Carnival Victory (6 Month Contract), M/S Carnival Legend (1 Week Contract), Disney
Cruise Lines: M/S Disney Magic (3 Month Contract), Holland America Cruise Lines: M/S Holland
America Amsterdam (6 Week Contract).
Angelica was awarded, "The Best In Cruising Awards For 1998, Best Bars (Piano Bar), Best Entertainment, by
America Online "Cruise Critic", on board the M/S Jubilee. Angelica was awarded the employee of the month
three times on board Carnival Cruise Lines Ships in 2008, 2009, and 2012. A few Cruise Ship Highlights
include performances with Production singers, Penny Gold and Jason French, "The Atlantis Orchestra, and
Billy Armstrong, Country Music’s #1 Fiddler for 13 consecutive years, and The Ecstasy Orchestra and Motown
Fly-On Artist, Jerome Dabney, Music Industry Cruises, Black Music Week Cruises, RSVP Cruise, Irish Festival
Cruise, Religious Cruise With Randy Travis, & Singles Cruises. Angelica is enjoying an ever-increasing profile
as one of Canada's finest performing and recording artists.
Angelica's Concerts & Performance Highlights
Angelica performed two Solo Concerts at “The Heliconian Hall” showcasing her CD’s in 2016 & 2017. She
opened for the “Paris Black Virtual Vanity Tour” with Paris Black, Ruby’s Revenge & Bobby Hiebert, at The
Molson Canadian Studio, Hamilton Place in 2016. Angelica performed singing “Teen Idols Of Rock & Roll”,
with “The Gem Tones”& Gavin Rousseau in Glenns Falls, NY in 2015. Angelica performed at "The Vive Nepal
Benefit Concert", in 2015, with several other artists, to help with, A Nepali Relief Charity, Fundraising for the
Napalese People after the massive earthquake.
In 1997-1999 & 2007-2014, Angelica toured on board 14 Cruise Ships, performing as a “Piano Bar Entertainer”.
Angelica’s first musical tour was in 1984, with "The Royals Band", where she performed in Disney Land, Los
Angeles, San Diego Zoo, Berkley University, Knotts Berry Farm, and several other cities in California,
including "The 1984 Alberta Special Olympics". Angelica has shared the stage with several recording and
performing artists, including Brazilian Pianist, Ricardo Perez, Canadian Trumpet Virtuoso, Gary Guffman, The
Symphonic Winds, & Fronting the popular 50's and 60's band "The Nomads. Angelica performed for
the "Canadian Olympic Committee in 2005 for the 2010 Games", "Elves Club Telethons 2002 to 2006",
"Musical Director for Dinner Theatre - Dark Deeds In White Horse 2003". She also performed in several bands
including: 1."Angelica & The Boyz" (4 piece band), 2. "Sneak Preview" (4 piece rock band), 3. "Baroque N
Blue". (Classical/Jazz Quartet), 4. "Back Beat" (4 piece rock band), 5. "The Creek Big Band" (21 piece big
band). Angelica lived in Costa Rica from 1999-2002, where she entertained in "The Los Suenos Beach And
Golf Resort", "Hotel Barcelo Amon Plaza, "Tara Resort Hotel And Conference Centre", "Majestic Casino",
"Valle Azul", including several corporate functions. Angelica returned to Canada in 2002, where she performed
"A house-gig in 2005" in "The Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre".
Education
Angelica studied the Bachelor Of Performance Degree and The Diploma Of Music in the Classical and
Contemporary styles of music. She was "President Of The Bachelor Of Music Society" in 1991 at Red Deer
College, Alberta.
Angelica's CD's
In 1993, Angelica recorded "Piano Stylings", a solo pop-piano, cover artist album, of her own arrangements,
which includes 16 of her most requested favorites, Recorded at Damon/Soundtrek Studios, Edmonton,
Alberta, Canada. In 1995, Angelica recorded a Classical Solo Piano Album, entitled, "Magic Of The
Masters", Recorded at Damon/Soundtrek Studios, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. CD Song Selections: Fantaisie
Impromptu, Clair de Lune, Moonlight Sonata, Liebestraum, Rustle Of Spring, Fur Elise, The Swan, First
Arabesque, Chopin Nocturne Op. 72, No. 1, Rhapsodie Based On A Theme Of Paganini & More...In 2005
Angelica recorded a Solo Piano Album of her Original Music entitled "World Of Dreams", Recorded at The
Factory Studios, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This CD later transformed into a pop CD, which
Angelica, fully orchestrated into a 3 CD Pop Collection and 1 Solo Piano (Double CD) set, with her additional
solo piano tracks. Angelica also wrote the music & lyrics, arranged, produced and recorded her vocals in
her CD releases. In 2014 & 2015 Angelica released several CD's of Original Music: In 2014 & 2015, Angelica
released her 4 CD’s, 1. Dreamland Awakening, 2. Magic's Mystery, 3. Trilogy, 4. World Of Dreams
Thirty Piano Pieces
Angelica's Cd's were recorded at 4 studios, including her own Digital Studio, The Factory Studios, Vancouver,
British Columbia, Canada, Sugar Hill Studios, Houston Texas, USA, The Music Shed, New Orleans,
Louisiana, USA, Strait Sound Studio, Roberts Creek, British Columbia, Canada. Angelica released her 4 CD
Multi Release under her original name, "Angela Johnson". Shortly after she made a name change and became
"Angelica", Re-releasing her Cd's into the stores in 2015, with iTunes, Spotify, Amazon & Google Play!
Charities, Volunteering & Fundraising
1. Elves Club Telethon's - 2002-2006 Gibson's Sunshine Coast, British Columbia: Angelica performed her
original music, donating her time for four years, to help feed those in need. Donations were telephoned in and
given towards creating a hamper of food for those in need.
2. Vancouver Cancer Clinic - 2003 Vancouver, British Columbia: Angelica's Concert was donated and an
auction was held to bring in donations for redesigning the Cancer Clinic Waiting Area For Patients. A fully
updated, and newly designed setting was created to give Cancer Patients a more comfortable environment.
3. Carnival Cruise Lines - 2009 Carnival M/S Ecstasy - (In Port Progresso, The Yucatan Peninsula): Angelica
volunteered her time for two days to help an Orphanage in Merida, Mexico. Organized by Captain Pier Paolo
Scala, Carnival Cruise Lines. This was an excellent opportunity for all Crew Members involved to donate their
time and abilities to make a better world for children in need.
4. Vive Nepal Benefit Concert - 2015, The Revival Club, Toronto, Ontario - (Presented By Kensington Sound &
Chartreuse): Angelica performed at "The Vive Nepal Benefit Concert" with several other artists, to help with, A
Nepali Relief Charity, Fundraising for the Napalese People after the massive earthquake.
Agent Representatives:
New Promotions (1985)
Mitchell Entertainment (1993-1997)
which won "The 1995/96 10TH and 11TH Annual Recording Industries Association Craft Award",
and personal manager Garry McDonall, with Pinnacle Productions for the Album "Magic Of The Masters"
Whitefoot Entertainment (1997-1999)
Siegel Entertainment (2007-2015)
Contact Angelica: (Angela Johnson) Email: angela.cd1@hotmail.com angelajohnsonmusic@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.angelicasmusic.com
http://www.angelasmusic.com
Cell: (647) 624-8224