Kelly-Rene’e Mooney – Thanks for Asking!

RRX: We all get a little support from those around us. And we also can be impressed by our fellow performers. Who do you admire in your community, and why?

KRM/VOA: I believe in providing mutual support. It is so very important!  My fellow performers love that about me! The list is endless! So I hope that they don’t think that I’ve forgotten them if they haven’t been mentioned here! But just some of those that I admire in my community are Frank Palangi, Sirsy, Margo Macero, Lucid Street, & Plush. They are worthy of a shoutout! They all have a great work ethic & give back to their fans.

RRX: What was the very first reaction to your music, from the first person to ever hear so much as a practice jam or the demo of your first song?

KRM/VOA: The very first reaction was “Wow!, that’s you?! You are going places girl! Get out there & do your thing!”

RRX: Would you rather have one of your songs blow up and make you a one-hit wonder and household name, or would you rather have all your songs be solidly received, but no chart-climbers? (You have to pick one or the other here.)

KRM/VOA: I’d have to say that I’d love to have all my songs solidly received. Even if they aren’t chart climbers. I believe, that either way, as an artist, you’ve made a name for yourself to get as far as you’ve gotten. You are still being recognized on some level. You took the initiative & made it happen for you!

RRX: What instrument would you add to the band if you could? Is there anything you are trying to do musically that would be helped with one or more additional players?

KRM/VOA: At this point, for me, I’d love to have a band backing me up! A drummer, guitarist, bass guitarist, keyboardist, & whatever else! I’m working on it! Who would be interested in making this happen!? Reach out to me! Has to be local!

RRX: Let’s talk about your next project, your next few. Just not the ones you’re working on now. The ones you have your eyes on for the future. What’s coming to us?

KRM/VOA: Hmm! Great question! Something involving more cover songs!— & maybe some originals?! Maybe tributes? Or other! I’d love to collab & be a part of projects in my area!  I’m thinking The Strand Theatre Hudson Falls or other. Maybe benefits? For the homeless, for the abused or other. I’d love for my ‘Sing For The Children’ to become a 501c3! It is a foundation /musical movement/ ministry geared towards child abuse awareness through music. Many were interested in being a part of it in the past. I’d love to make that happen!  Hoping to add acting to my resume! & maybe some voiceovers as well! Maybe modeling? If I’ve got the voice or the look you’re looking for —let me know! What do you all see me doing?! I’d love to hear your answers!