Stephanie's World - Karisa Nowak
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 sleepy This week's feature is an amazing talent. Born and raised in Central Florida, Karisa has been singing and performing on stage since the age of six. Her expressive songwriting and strong vocals fuse together to make her performances fresh and captivating. Karisa has recently relocated to the New York City area and is making her mark in the local music scene. With her talented vocals and marketable songwriting skills, this bright-eyed blonde is on her way to becoming a household name.  I had a chance to speak with Karisa this past week and she agreed to answer a few questions for this feature.  An Interview With Karisa Nowak Did you grow up in a musical or artistic household? My older brother is also a musician/ singer-songwriter. My father is a mural artist and has many amazing art works. At what age did you know that music would be a huge part of your life? I was around 3 or 4, singing Jimminy Cricket's "Zippity Do Dah" in front of all my dolls and teddy bears. I knew it was what I wanted. I eventually, graduated to real people and preformed for the kids in the neighborhood. When did you get your first break? A man by the name of Carl Allen, let me sing in front of 2,000 people at a Bluegrass Festival when I was only 10 yrs. old. It was so amazing to have an audience let a kid sing at such a big event. What has been your career highlight so far? Hands down, singing a showcase at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville when I was 12. Such a historical place, such a wonderful stage. Nothing so far has compared to that experience. Is the music you most enjoy listening to in the same style as what you tend to play? If you look at my music collection, you'll find a variety of music. Some of my favorites are: Matchbox 20, 3 Doors Down, STP, Sinatra, Green Day, Jet, Lenny Kravitz, Subline, Sherly Crow, Velvet Revolver, and lots of local artists.  Your album note says that you have "redefined yourself". In what way has your music most changed? I once was told as a little girl performing that to become a good songwriter, you have to experience life. The past year, I feel I finally found out who I was inside and what I wanted to do with my life. The songs on the album are my life's soundtrack. Have you missed your supportive group of friends and family when you moved to New York? And what do you miss most from home? It's really hard to be so far away from my mom, dad, big bro and best friend Kristal. Although, we talk on the phone all the time, it's not the same. I had to leave my chow, "Missy Prissy" with my mother and I really miss her dearly. Besides that, I miss having a year round tan!!! If you could be granted one wish, what would it be? My father has been suffering from a rare muscle disease for along time now. The doctors haven't been able to cure his pain. It kills me inside to know he is suffering. That one wish... would be to make him 100% healed of all his pain and illnesses. Do you have anything new in the works right now that we can look forward to? And do you have a CD already out and if so how can people go about buying it? I just finished my 1st all acoustic album, "You Don't Know Jack". It's available on my website:www.karisanowak.com. I am currently on the hunt for a band to back me up at my New York Gigs. I ask this question of all my features. Given the state of turmoil the world is in today, would you care to share any thoughts you may have on the subject? Well, I'm pleading the 5th on this one. I guess Karisa has a good sense of humour as well..:) Is there anything I might not of asked you that you would like to add? I just want to thank everyone who is supporting local musician general. It is so important to keep the music alive!  Karisa Also has a really great website, with more pictures and gigs and booking info, as well as don't for get to pick up her CD! Her website can be found here;  I wanted to thank Karisa for being my feature this week! Thanks Karisa!:)  | ||||||||||
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