Living By the Lake

Pamela Benton is dynamic, versatile and one of the finest soloists originating from the San Francisco Bay Area, who now resides in the beautiful Northwest in Spokane, WA. Whether it is Indie Rock, Groove Jazz, Folk, Blues or New Age,Pamela does it with style... A singer/songwriter, as well as, producer and recording engineer, Pamela is a multi-talented instrumentalist. She sings and plays live on both the electric violin and lead guitar. Her first CD, Living by the Lake, is an all-original all-instrumental CD that has 'smooth and easy instrumentals'. It has been described as relaxing and easy on the ears. Categories are Smooth Jazz/Light Jazz, Pop and New Age. The main solo instruments are either electric violin or acoustic and electric guitar. Pamela's violin is an extention of her soul and she delights audiences wherever she performs live whether singing, playing the violin or guitar. The music from her first CD, is inspired by the gentle serenity of Lake Coeur d'Alene and the beauty that surrounds it. This is truly beautiful music! Pamela was Classically trained on the violin and studied classical piano, which she uses to record keyboard sequenced arrangements. Pamela has toured to perform in over 10 states in the West.