{"id":7107,"date":"2021-02-22T10:18:49","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T18:18:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/venturarocks.com\/blog\/?p=7107"},"modified":"2021-03-06T12:53:15","modified_gmt":"2021-03-06T20:53:15","slug":"ventura-rocks-in-the-ventura-breeze-2-24-21-3-9-21","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venturarocks.com\/blog\/ventura-rocks-in-the-ventura-breeze-2-24-21-3-9-21\/","title":{"rendered":"Ventura Rocks in the Ventura Breeze – 2\/24\/21 – 3\/9\/21"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ventura Mus\"Venturaic Scene<\/strong>
\nby Pam Baumgardner
\nVenturaRocks.com
\n<\/span>Pam@VenturaRocks.com
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It\u2019s a slow-mo rollout if you ask me, but I\u2019m not here to complain about the lack of live music. In fact, I support venues taking it as slow as they need to in order to ensure our safety and to prioritize their efforts so they can stay in business. Be patient. VenturaRocks.com is listing live music when venues\/musicians submit it, but it will take time to recover. Meanwhile\u2026<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve become social media buddies with Chulz Torrez over the past couple of years, following her posts, playing her music on my radio show on KPPQ-LP, and corresponding via email. She recently sent me new music and revealed she was working on another new release so I thought this would be a good time to reach out to her so Ventura Breeze readers can get acquainted with her and her music, plus having Martha Davis in your corner as a mentor is quite extraordinary!<\/p>\n

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Pam: How did you get started with your music career.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chulz Torrez: My Grandma Marylou was a pianist, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. Most of my family used to be local musicians in Ventura County since the 1960s and even still till this day. My Grandma\u2019s love of music, dancing, parties, good food, and togetherness, is what led me to know what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wanted to have a career in anything that had to do with music. I would sing at her side while she played the piano. Although I was born with health issues including Spina Bifida, both my grandparents would always push me and give me confidence to never let anything get me down. I took every opportunity to sing everywhere and anywhere. I tried to play the piano and guitar and took lessons at Henson\u2019s music, but my back hurt too much, so my Grandma said to do what came naturally which was singing! I admired her so much. She played piano and any instrument she picked up by heart with no professional training! I have so many beautiful memories. I continue to keep my grandparents\u2019 memory alive through music.\u00a0 In the early 1990s I started singing for award assemblies, the YMCA in Ventura, the Boys & Girls Club of Oxnard.\u00a0 I would sing for all our family parties. I would sing my favorite song \u201cAngel Baby\u201d anywhere that anyone would let me sing. In the late 1990s I started singing back-up vocals for local Spanish bands, different musicians, and hip-hop artists in Ventura County. In 2000, I met my partner in music Hexcercist. He\u2019s been my producer, my mentor, and my best friend. Thanks to Hexcercist I\u2019ve been able to make music and have lifelong relationships with amazing musicians such as the brilliant Kevin Simonett & also you Pam. I\u2019m continually grateful for each & every relationship I do have, thanks to music.<\/p>\n

How do you stay connected here in the 805?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I haven\u2019t been able to perform live since the pandemic but I have been trying to get more involved with social media and learning really hard how to use it all. I have been doing tons of videos and learning TikTok. It\u2019s really fun. I\u2019m practicing to start doing a live stream on Twitch soon as I can. My Twitch name is Chulz1. I\u2019m also hoping when shows come back I\u2019ll get the chance to perform live again. Maybe open up for Martha Davis & The Motels which would be my dream come true.<\/p>\n

Which brings up this amazing subject of how Martha came to be one of your mentors.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chulz: I\u2019m so proud and honored I get to call Martha Davis my best friend for so many years.\u00a0 Martha taught me everything there is to know about music. From song writing structures, singing choruses, and how to do amazing harmonies.\u00a0 Martha taught me music is universal. It doesn\u2019t have to be one genre. Music can be anything you desire, it could be Rock, Hip Hop, and R&B. If the song is amazing and makes you feel good it doesn\u2019t matter about the genre, or what you write about, it can be about anything if you use your imagination and put in the hard work, you can succeed at anything in life. Martha is such an amazing and kindest person. She cares so much and helps those in need. Martha brings happiness anywhere she is. She\u2019s taught me so many positive life lessons. I can\u2019t believe how lucky I truly am. I got to record at her studio and film my first music video for my song called \u201cSapphire Rain\u201d at her ranch. It\u2019s a fun story. I got to house sit while she went touring. It was fate! Her puppy Eva got to make an appearance in my music video. We were so lucky it even rained when we shot the music video. I wish you could see the behind scenes of the music video because I was in charge of the pets and all the birds were mimicking my music and lyrics!<\/p>\n

I\u2019d get to go with Martha to her shows and meet all these amazing stars. I got to go with her to rehearsal in some amazing studios in L.A. I even got to sing back up with her. I\u2019ve had an amazing life that other people only dream of and I know how grateful and lucky I truly am. I\u2019ve had the time of my life. Martha and I have had some amazing adventures and priceless memories.\u00a0 I miss her Thanksgiving get togethers and her cooking but she did teach me some amazing recipes that I use all the time. Hopefully we get to visit her or see her on tour here in Ventura, CA soon!<\/p>\n

That\u2019s so amazing, you are one lucky gal for sure! I understand you have a new album in the works.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Chulz: My new album is called Burning Hearts Valley. Hexcercist produced all of the incredible music. The album is coming as soon as I\u2019m finished recording it. Most of the songs are complete it\u2019s just so hard due to the Pandemic. I\u2019m waiting for the new studio to be completed so I can use my new microphone. It\u2019s a beauty. This will all be worth the wait. Burning Hearts Valley is true to life stories I put into song.\u00a0 Songs about love and the loss of someone dear to me my Grandfather Frank Torrez who passed away due to cancer. He was my number one supporter. Luckily my grandpa was alive when I published my first album in 2011. We had a release dinner and we got to celebrate together which means the world to me, he was so proud.\u00a0 Burning Hearts Valley is my Ventura County Anthem. It reminds me of our community of Ventura County, of how much I love it, and love representing.\u00a0 I want to continue making music for everyone who wants to listen. I\u2019m also working on a few projects. I\u2019m doing a four song EP called Chulz 805 Popstar Outlaw; I wanted to do a Rock, Hip Hip, with elements of Shadow Country album. I am also happy to announce, I\u2019m going to be collaborating with some of my fellow 805 musicians. That\u2019s gong be so fun. I can\u2019t wait! I will also be shooting a music video for Evil Eyez with my talented friends The Seventh Dimension Dance Studio in Santa Barbara.<\/p>\n

When do you anticipate it will be wrapped up, and what plans do you have to market it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chulz: Burning Hearts Valley should come out by May 2021, if all goes well; fingers crossed.\u00a0 I am also going to release new singles starting in April this year. All my music is and will be available on Spotify, I-Tunes, and on all media platforms.<\/p>\n

Anything else you\u2019d like to add Chulz?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chulz: Our future looks bright. Be on the look-out for my friend, an up-and-coming young rocker, Des Rocs; he\u2019s opened for the Rolling Stones and Muse. He\u2019s so talented, I\u2019m grateful to witness his genius and musical journey. \u00a0I\u2019m just so thankful and humbled for all my relationships thanks to music, like Pam Baumgardner.\u00a0 Pam you\u2019re my true inspiration. All of these years you\u2019ve believed in me and my music. You believe in so many artists and give musicians a chance to be heard on the air waves! It\u2019s a wonderful dream come true.\u00a0 I appreciate all of your continuous support and look forward to continuing to produce music for every person out there. Never give up on your dreams. With hard work, discipline, confidence, and perseverance, dreams really do come true.\u00a0 Please take care and stay safe.\u00a0 Sending love to all of my fans and supporters, thank you for sharing this amazing musical adventure with me throughout all of these years I\u2019m forever grateful!<\/p>\n

For more information on Chulz, follow her on Facebook, chulzmusic1; Twitter, chulz1music; Instagram, Chulzmusic; YouTube, Chulz143.<\/p>\n

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Don\u2019t forget to tune into the Pam Baumgardner Music Hour on KPPQ-LP out of CAPS Media at 104.1 FM here in Ventura where you can hear from local artists like Chulz Torrez. My show airs Tuesdays at 5 pm with repeats on Fridays at 5 pm and Sundays at noon. You can also listen via the MyTuner app on your smart device or online at CapsMedia.org\/radio.<\/p>\n

Do you have any music-related news or upcoming shows (online or live) you want help publicizing? Please send all information short or long to Pam@VenturaRocks.com, and for updated music listings daily, go to\u00a0www.VenturaRocks.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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