Alan Wheeler Mexico’s Teen Heart Throb!

alanwheelerprofileA few weeks ago while sailing the ocean of talent on YouTube my search came to rest upon a young talent from Mexico that really captured my attention.  Not only did he sing in his beautiful native Spanish language, but also was featuring some amazing upbeat original pop songs sung in perfect English. I was very impressed with his ability to cross over the language barrier so effortlessly and with his crystal clear vocals which were both exciting and entertaining.

In addition to his extraordinary singing ability he also plays the guitar and demonstrates a charismatic personality.  This boy truly has the whole package to become a teen idol not just in Mexico but internationally.  With his charming looks, outgoing personality, confidant and strong ability to perform both on and off camera, makes Alan Wheeler a true talent to be reckoned with!

It is my privilege to introduce him for the very first time here at Rivenmaster’s Place and on the Skykid.com Radio.  His music is already being played there so if you have not heard him yet be sure you tune in there once you have finished this article.alanwheelerhoodie

Alan’s Dad shared with me that Alan has been singing since the day he was born!  He exclaimed;

“He came into the world singing and everyone commented (with his lungs he would be a great singer some day).”

Alan began attending talent academies from the age of 2, and appeared in every one of their periodic festivals.  He currently is studying at his mother’s academy in Monterrey Mexico “TV Arte”, as well as working on his singing career.

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Sam Verlinden Parachute Performing Perfection!

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Sam Verlinden recently attended and performed in the Parachute Festival held in Hamilton, New Zealand on Jan 28th – 31st.  Not only did Sam and his good friend Hannah Elley capture the attention of the crowd but also captured:
Best Debut Artist of Parachute 2011
which awarded them a command performance on the main stage the last day of the event.

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Recently, I wrote to Sam and asked him to present us with a behind the scene, blow by blow summary of this year’s festival. He graciously sent me the following report which exceeded last year’s experience in many wonderful ways!

 

 

 

Our 2011 Parachute Adventure by: Sam Verlinden

Our Parachute experience actually started back in Jan 2010 when we attended our very first Parachute. Having heard so much about it over the years we decided to sign up for the rock fest weekend. Traveling with my good friend Hannah and her family, we camped out in tents, caravans, airbeds, and the works.  It was so awesome; we caught the bug to do it again!

 

Hannah and I both entered “Parachute Got Talent” for some fun. I was happy to get through to the final where I placed runner up.  Following this, I couldn’t walk down the street without being hugged or high-fived or asked for an autograph – it was great!!

 

samncrowdAnyway, later that year as we watched the Parachute Website start to populate with plans for the 2011 event, we decided to audition for the Best Debut Artist stage.  We pulled together a marketing plan and sent it through.  To our delight we were accepted and invited to perform a 30 minute set on the Debut Artist Stage, “Apollo”.

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