Expressive, and creative, film and television composer and music producer, Curt Harpel has been involved with most major aspects of the performing arts including acting, singing, dancing, live and recorded performances, playing piano and guitar, disc jockeying, hosting, and more. His diverse experience has contributed greatly toward his abilities as a composer and is evident when listening to the range of his compositions.
With a CBS newsman for a father, a mother with a gift for singing, and a grandfather, Herb Jeffries, famous singer, who's star is on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, Curt's inclination to get into the business of entertainment was natural. Curt's formal training began when he left for New York at the age of 18 to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and The Manhattan School of Music. Other training led him to the Santa Fe Opera and Broadcasting School.
Before Curt turned his focus to composing, he had enjoyed the performing spotlight as a singer and actor, working on both coasts of the U.S as well as touring. One of his favorite gigs was singing with Al Green and Patty Labelle in the Broadway touring production of "Your Arm's Too Short To Box With God." His celebratory style also earned him an invitation to sing in the Jesse Jackson presidential campaign.
While working to further his career as a singer, he walked a traditional path singing in showcases. Then one night while performing at a nightclub in Hollywood, a Morgan Creek Records A&R scout heard him and immediately signed him to a record deal, which resulted in recording an album with his band at the time at the renowned Studio 55.
Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Charlees passion was obvious since the age of 2. At a very young age she was involved in numerous amounts of productions attending schools such as the Civic Light Opera for her musical and dance educations. Charlee also was an active participant at the Sewickely Academy of Performing Arts and there she starred in many of their productions. Durig High School she had the opportunity of attending the Henry Mancini Academy of Performing Arts where she was exposed to many intensive and ground breaking workshops and classes. She has had the opportunity of training with choreographers such as Chris Judd, Glenn Packard, and many more. She has performed anywhere from national talent and dance functions to being an invited guest performer for Carnival Cruiselines and Pittsburgh Steeler corporate events as well as appearing on Disney's High School Musical Summer Session. A performance in Las Vegas landed her here in Los Angeles where she grabbed the attention of many industry professionals.
Recently, Charlee has had the opportunity of working with a variety of extremely credible producers and production teams . She has done work with and for producers associated with Warner Bros., Universal, Interscope, Atlantic Records and had the opportunity of shooting her first music video with a set of extremely established dancers and performers. Charlee has also recently co-founded a music production company and is heavily involved with songwriting as a lyricist and pianist she has produced numerous tracks on her own and collaboratively with others.
Aside from her undoubted passion for music, Charlee also has a strong interest in business administration and economics which combine with her musical talents to form a strong executive minded individual. She looks forward to building her company and continuing to work in and around the creativity and innovation that this industry offers.
Born and raised in Hawaii Honu grew up listing to hip hop, pop, reggae, Hawaiian and rock music. The inspiration that he drew from his passion for music led him to DJing and a variety of other arts such as playing the Ukelele and the drums since he was ten years old.
Honu began acting in 1996 and relocated to Los Angeles in 2000 to pursue his career in the entertainment industry. Since then he has done amazing work, and has successfully networked himself. Honu has landed a variety of national commercials and is also an active member of the Screen Actors Guild. He started a band in 2003 called Kanikapila. As the go to man of the band, he successfully booked and played the band all over Southern California at a plethora of festivals and large music venues. Honu has also MCed for the Manea dancers here in Los Angeles. Aside from the Ukelele and his innovative and contagious personality, he is also a drummer that has performed in a variety of different productions and concerts.
Currently, Honu is extremely involved at the House of Blues on Sunset which has greatly expanded his network and connection within the industry which is a powerful tool to have obtained. Honu's creativity and love for songwriting and production truly diversifies us and is an asset to our team here at Hit Citi Music.
"The Bass Kept Secret"
