Mandi Perkins - February 2005

Mandi is a singer/songwriter whose music is both real and emotional with an alternative rock edge. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Mandi grew up surrounded by music. She spent much of her childhood performing in singing competitions and musical theatre. Mandi’s undeniable talent and love for music has led her to pursue a career as a singer/songwriter. Mandi writes songs that are filled with her perceptions of the world and the people around her. She conveys these feelings through a voice that is both harmonious and captivating. Whether Mandi is recording a new song or performing on stage, it is clear to everyone that she is following her destiny.

Mandi spent her teenage years performing in a variety of plays including Annie, Les Miserables, and the Wizard of Oz. At the age of sixteen, she was chosen to perform the National Anthem at the Skydome in Toronto. One year later, Mandi placed first in a nationwide singing competition.

Mandi’s ambitions inspired a move to California to pursue both her music career and to obtain a university degree. She attended UC Berkeley where she graduated with honors in English Literature. Her extensive studies in English enabled her to improve her songwriting skills and her lyrics are known for their honesty, beauty, and thought provoking expression. Listeners relate to Mandi’s music because there are universal emotions and themes interwoven into the compositions she crafts.

Immediately following graduation, Mandi moved to Los Angeles, where she dedicated herself to her music. Mandi consistently delights packed audiences with her enthusiastic performances. She has played at many distinguished L.A. clubs such as the Gig on Melrose, The Hard Rock Café, The Viper Room, and the Roxy on Sunset, where she has opened for acts such as Elektra Recording artist Alana Davis. Mandi is endorsed by both A&R WorldWide and Kings of A&R, two leading independent A&R companies. Additionally, Mandi is writing and singing songs for Machine Head Production Studios.

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