K.E.L 2007’S BIO
An unbearable amount of burden lies on the shoulders of a perfectionist. And when you begin to see life and all of its delicate balances, you become almost immobilized by your experience on both ends of yin and yang. This music began with the hope for escape. It then was an artistic endeavor. It now serves as a teacher, perspective, meditation, and observation. It gradually became more honest and melodic. In every kind of music I find freedom. Every beat and every wave is a reflection of some energy. It is so truly the essence of movement, and an absolute confirmation of life; that we indeed live.

Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, we moved before I was one. I spent a few years right outside of Chicago in Al Capone country, and I fondly remember red brick, and three flat buildings, and the woman who let me draw on her foam wig heads. We then moved to Waukesha, Wisconsin where I found my enthusiasm only heightened around others my age, because I had a strange desire to be the center of attention and I just couldn't keep my mouth shut. I gradually learned a little grace and expressed myself through art, and drama, and song. In high school a blue guitar exclaimed, "Buy me! Buy me!" And I did! I did...

I found records in the basement. I played them and sang along to all the cheesy songs. I found the guts to express myself. It is my refuge. When I was little my mom was afraid I would jump out of the window because I would explain, "Mama, I'm magic. I know it. I'm magic." I learned to dance from her. I learned to blast music from her. I learned that through music you could find your escape, your teacher, and your spirit.

When I moved to Milwaukee I found more people who shared my interests in art and music. I showed up at poetry nights with my guitar just so I could play. "Well the music is my poetry..." I did my homework at the bar during open mic nights, I played a couple shows, and I picked up a few skills.

Now I am back in Capone country. Life makes a circle. I am teaching and loving every minute of it. I am recording and playing shows. I will contribute my vocals to all genres of music. And I am only more inspired and determined to NOT keep my mouth shut. Maybe gracefully.
"Vulnerability, utter nakedness of your whole being, there is the flame of love." - J. Krishnamurti

Krista can be viewed and/or reached at www.kristaacoustic.com and at kelewandowski@yahoo.com.