WENDY GEORGE VALASSO & DANA ROSE
Wendy George Valasso began in the entertainment world with TV, film,
theatre, and then radio. Music came with performing with the group
“Hi-Tec”and with their dance hit “Move Your Body” hitting the top ten
charts in Europe. She went on to join various local bands in Chicago
and signed with several Chicago based talent agencies. She was
featured in The American Cancer Society commercial, The Susan G. Komen
print ad and has a cameo role in Ron Howard’s “The Dilemma.” Wendy
continues being involved with charities such as The Ronald McDonald
House/Lurie Children’s Hospital and will be an emcee for the St.
Baldrick’s event in Schaumburg this spring. She is currently
performing/singing in “Dinner With The Family,” a 1930’s-based
dinner/comedy in Lincoln Park. Check them out on Facebook for future
dates.
Dana Rose started singing at Old Town School of Folk performing with different bands. From Buddy Guy’s Legends in Chicago to Davenport’s performing cabaret and blues songs. Her favorite styles are blues, classic rock, pop and pop/country. Currently, her band, “Whiskey Road,” plays covers for classic 80’s rock and newer country rock performing at charities and clubs.
Wendy and Dana met several years ago though their mutual voice teacher
and friend, Linda Sams and the band, “The Chiclettes.” They have been
performing/singing together for years. Both have been on the CSN stage
before and tonight, they share the stage as a duo. Friends ‘til the
end!