Cindy Bullens, Deborah Holland, and Wendy Waldman are The Refugees: all critically-acclaimed singer / songwriters performing their award-winning songs in glorious three-part harmony with high energy, humor, and stellar musicianship. The Refugees represent an incredible convergence of talent. Each performs her individual songs accompanied by the other two on guitars, bass, melodica, keyboards, percussion, mandolin, and harmonica, culminating in the creation of new renditions of their exceptional work. They have been described as a female version of Crosby, Stills and Nash with a dash of humor.

Cindy Bullens’ career, jump-started by a stint in Elton John’s band, has already included eight solo albums on major or national indie labels. Her debut solo album, Desire Wire, scored a breakthrough hit with her song “Survivor,” earning a Grammy nomination for best rock vocal performance. Her critically acclaimed 1999 CD Somewhere Between Heaven and Earth won the 2000 AFIM Award for Best Rock Album. Cindy’s current CD is Dream #29, which the Boston Globe declared a “gem.” and features guest appearances by Sir Elton John, Delbert McClinton and Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield.

Deborah Holland’s tremendous singing and songwriting talents were first introduced via two critically acclaimed albums, tours, MTV videos, and television appearances with the seminal trio Animal Logic (with Stewart Copeland from the Police and Stanley Clarke). She has gone on to have a successful career as a solo artist releasing four CDs; the newest one entitled Bad Girl Once. In addition to making records, Deborah scores music and writes songs for film and television, is a full-time professor of music at California State University at Los Angeles, and is a mother of two boys.

Wendy Waldman has a distinguished career as an artist (solo on major labels and cult fave Bryndle), one of the first woman record producers to have a major impact, and songwriter of multi-platinum songs in genres from country to pop, film, jazz, children’s music and R&B. Her list of songwriting and producing credits is extensive and impressive, and includes the Grammy-winning “Save the Best for Last,” (recorded by Vanessa Williams). She has made eight critically acclaimed solo albums and toured extensively as well.

 

 

Heavenly harmonies – Celestial singing. Sounds of stars in the making, with your songs as safe haven. Terrific. Michael Nesmith

The Refugees offer up a terrific combination of engaging, passionate, and poetic songwriting, high-caliber musicianship, and gorgeous vocals. The combined musical pedigree of Cindy Bullens, Deborah Holland, and Wendy Waldman is unparalleled. Don’t even think about missing an opportunity to catch them in concert. Anil Prasad from Innerviews, Guitar Player and Bass Player