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Miss Robyn Bonucchi is twenty four years old and according to her bio has sung longer than she can remember, this is obvious in the way the joy of what she does is translated into her music. On this her I believe debut cd we get ten soft rock track’s with a kind of Jaime Kyle vibe to them, unfortunately the only thing wrong with this album is an average production, which is of course due to money and what sounds like the use of a drum machine (which I hate).

I will say that of course I can forgive the production as multi million dollar budgets these days are few and far between and the fun all the musicians seem to be having on this recording more than make’s up for that small problem . Robyn herself says she thinks her music sound’s like Kelly Clarkson mixed with 80’s rock, the 80’s thing yes Clarkson no. Robyn has more of a Pat Benatar quality to her voice which she uses to good effect on the ten songs’ (plus one bonus) on the album, especially the ballads.
To the song’s then co-written by Robyn and Rick Vogellehner, Don’t Ever Change / Forever / Who Am I / Soar / I Can’t Wait the wonderful ballads Standing In Your Shadow and Bring Back Love, all show a very talented woman and a budding song writing partnership that if it continues should bear fruit

This young lady has put her heart and soul into this cd and it warrant’s your attention; it would be nice if one of the Euro labels got hold of this lady and gave her a chance. Robyn is a lady to keep your eye on. (IN MY HOUSE MUSIC)

Ian Johnson

Go and Do Michigan

The members: Robyn (Bonucchi)

The history: This is my first album. I have been singing for a while though. Mostly in school, family parties and of course karaoke! I met the producer of the CD, Rich Vogelleher, when I went to record a song for my niece’s first birthday. He contacted me a few days later asking if I wanted to record and we started working together within the next month. Recording was a great experience. It was a lot of work, but well worth it.

What's up with the name: There’s no meaning behind the name. It’s just my name. I chose to just use my first name on the album though because it’s simple.

The style: The music style on the CD is rock/pop. I’ve recently started singing more classical rock (Fleetwood Mac, Cheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge). I really enjoy it.

Got anything recorded? I have recorded one CD titled “Who I Am”. It’s available at www.cdbaby.com/robynmusic or at Rock-A-Billy’s in Utica or Record Time in Ferndale. There are a wide range of songs from strong ballads to fun upbeat songs. I was involved in writing all but one of the songs. It means a lot to me to have input on the songs.

Tell us your future? Right now I am singing with another local band called Mystery Key. We are focusing on practicing and getting out to play soon. It’s very exciting and we work well together. Most importantly, we have lots of fun. There’s been talk about recording an album together, but first we are going to focus on getting ourselves out there.

Artist Releases Debut Album
By Shannon Chrisman

Clare County Cleaver

Robyn Bonucchi, 24, has been singing for as long as she can remember. She has lived in Sterling Heights all her life, but her parents have second home in Harrison. Robyn loves Harrison and would live here full time if she could because everyone is so friendly and it's a nice place where you recognize faces.

Singing has always been her passion. In school, she attended choir and it gave her a sense of performing in front of audiences. In her senior year, she took four choir classes. She does not play any instruments, but uses her voice and writes lyrics and poems. After graduation, she started college where she pursued a Bachelors of Business Management.

In July of 2005, Robyn found a local recording studio called Sound Center Studio and recorded "Hero" by Mariah Carey as a gift for her niece. After she left, the owner of the company, Rich Vogellehner, contacted her by e-mail and asked if she was interested in recording original music and a CD. Of course, she said yes. She has been working on the CD since September. The songs on her CD are inspired by life.

The title of the CD is Who I Am and it's simply about her and where she came from. There are songs about love and struggle. She will be getting married in February, so she wrote a song about her father. There are two songs relating to children as well. One was about a little boy who passed away at the age of 6. He was sick for a long time but he had a light in his eyes every time she saw him. The other song is about child abuse and titled "Forever". The song touches on children who are scared and lost and expresses the need to reach out to children in their position.

The album will be a pop/rock genre. Robyn likes to relate it to Kelly Clarkson or Avril Lavigne with an 80s sound. There are lots of guitars and drums and a strong lead voice.

Stevenson Graduate Reaches for the Stars

By Matt December

Source Staff Writer

Robyn Bonucchi grew up in Sterling Heights. Now she aspires to move on to a bigger and better world: the world of musical entertainment.

The Stevenson High School graduate will have her first CD released December 8.

Bonucchi, 24 has a life-long love of music that stretches back through her years in school. Her favorite classes in high school were always choir related. She even took four choir classes her senior year.

While attending college for a degree in business, Bonucchi kept her vocal skill sharp by singing karaoke.

Then, a little more than a year ago, Bonucchi met her future producer, Rich Vogellehner.

I met my producer when I went to record a song for my niece for her birthday. Bonucchi said. After I left, he e-mailed me and he asked if I would want to put out an album.

They started recording her album, Who I Am shortly after that.

Bonucchi relates the sound on her album to Kelly Clarkson with 80s musical influence. She wrote the majority of the CDs lyrics while Vogellehner wrote her music.

He's a genius. According to Bonucchi, the songs on the CD are about life and were inspired by things such as her father and family.

I like the fact that I write my lyrics, she said. A lot of artists just take the music, I want to have some kind of part in it. I don't just want to have someone hand me something.

Bonucchi has many musical role models including Martina McBride and Patsy Cline.

I love Mariah Carey, I don't care what she does in her personal life. She has the greatest voice.

Bonucchi recently accepted a role as the lead female vocalist in the band Moneypenny, based out of Canton. She said she hopes the exposure gained from playing with an experienced band will help her further her career.

I would love to be on stage in front of a million people singing and have a record contract, but at the same time I am happy going to karaoke on a Saturday night and have people enjoy listening to my music. I love it. I want to make people happy. That's just what I want to do. I want to put a smile on somebodys face. Everybody has a way of doing that and I think mine is through singing.