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Rita Harris Proctor | Soprano |The Crooked North

"So there’s no mystery with the acquisition on this one but I am told I began performing at 3. My mom tells me that I would start putting on little performances everywhere I went. I began studying voice at 9. Singing lets me tap into my creative side. It’s pure joy.
Although I perform in an Americana band, I’m classically trained. I’m a soprano and I enjoy singing with others. I think that harmonizing is one of my strengths as a singer. That’s one thing that early training definitely helped me with."

Who is your favorite Rochester musician?
"Mikaela Davis is my favorite Roc musician. She’s such a badass. I love her vocals - she manages to stay super relaxed vocally but she has so much punch in her high range. She channels classic influences and creates a beautiful blend of the old, the modern, and the strange. The inventive way she uses harp in an electric band is unbelievably compelling too. She’s a gem. I never miss an opportunity to see her perform."

What is your favorite Rochester music venue?
" 3HB is hands down my favorite venue. The brewery has really turned up the music scene here in ROC. Their Rochester Residency has encouraged some killer collaborations too."

Why do you love the Rochester music scene?
"I love the ROC music scene because we have so many talented and dedicated musicians here. You can see a killer band almost any night of the week and not break the bank. Being a part of the scene has helped me meet a bunch of creative folx who almost never turn down an opportunity to perform or collaborate. It’s a weird little family that I’m so grateful to be a part of."