By Andrea Martone
Emerging Star Captivates Audiences with a Voice That Echoes Diana Ross’s Iconic Style … Wendy Tercier
36-year-old Wendy Tercier is a St. Petersburg professional musician and vocalist, known for her dynamic performances and versatility across various music genres.
Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Wendy began singing at the age of 5. Her early passion for music has led her to become a prominent figure in the Miami music scene over the past decade before she switched coasts to settle in St. Petersburg and work in St. Pete, Tampa and Sarasota. She draws inspiration from iconic artists such as Aretha Franklin, Toni Braxton, and Diana Ross, which influences her unique style that spans R&B, pop, and Yacht Rock.
Her career highlights span 15 years showcasing her talents in various settings including commercials, events, theater, and music videos. She is notably involved in tribute acts, including a tribute to Diana Ross, where she collaborates with music producer Gerry Williams to recreate the essence of Ross’s music and performance style.
When I saw her perform at the rooftop of Sarasota’s Art Ovation Hotel, Wendy had an engaging stage presence and vocal prowess, making her a sought-after performer in live shows and theatrical productions. Reflecting on her life, Wendy tells me, “I wanted to break into the music market so I worked as a server/bartender in St. Petersburg so I could befriend music artists and break into the industry.” As a result, she got hired at Grape Wine Café.
“My family grew up Catholic and we were always at church, so I started singing in the chorus, the Christmas shows and singing on Sundays. In elementary school, I sang at 5 years old, then in second grade I was selected by my music teacher to sing for the teachers and sang at various events. I played clarinet in middle school. At college I studied to be a real estate attorney, but halfway through my interest waned and I started going to Miami jam sessions and the opportunity to play with established bands at 22 when I became a professional singer.” Her tenacity paid off as she opened for one of the Jonas Brothers concerts in Fort Lauderdale.
Today, Wendy works singing at many high-level private events, including Saturday nights at Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota. For more information, visit: Playlist Entertainment, www.playlistentertainment.com. Call her: 954-319-3150.
She’s Got “Balls” … Jane Rubini
You can say that Florida native Jane Rubini juggles many balls. In fact, for 15 years, she’s masterfully created mosaic art using tiles, glass and mirrors that she sculpts and hand paints. The result is a stunning portfolio of large sphere “balls” (“Jane’s Balls,” she calls them). Inspired by the “outsider art” she found at AVAM in Baltimore (The American Visionary Art Museum), it was there that she first learned how to make her stunning balls, inspired by nature, color and light.
Her talent has paid off as she has been accepted into several juried shows, including AVAM’s Bazzart and MICA (Maryland Institute College of Art) Holiday and Summer shows. Currently, she is completing a residency at Gaze Gallery at Arcos in Sarasota.
She designed and worked with volunteers at Art with a Heart/Baltimore on a 25×18-ft mosaic wall mural for Restoration Gardens – a Center for Youth at Risk for Homelessness. Some 15 years later, the inspirational mirror and ceramic fish mosaic that sparkles in the sun is now on a bus tour called “Walls of Baltimore.” It is included in a mix of one of many of wonderful murals that are found around the city.
“I have been making my balls for over 15 years. There is something about them that draws people in. As the sun goes down, they become a night light for people of all ages. They tend to stay aglow for years.”
- Business Name: Seejanesballs
- Website: www.seejanesballs.com
- Email contact: rubinijane@gmail.com
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